Mixed Deck — All F89 Topics Flashcards
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Which NYC requirement applies to buildings with a certificated Fire and Life Safety Director?
Answer: At least one announced and one unannounced fire drill per calendar year per shift
NYC Fire Code requires Class E buildings to conduct at least two fire drills per year per shift — one announced and one unannounced.
A tenant installs a decorative fabric canopy inside a NYC building. Under Fire Code compliance, what is required?
Answer: The fabric must be treated with or made of flame-resistant material and a certificate of flame resistance maintained on premises
The NYC Fire Code requires that decorative materials such as fabric canopies be flame-resistant and that documentation of flame resistance be kept on the premises.
Under NYC fire safety regulations, how often must fire wardens receive refresher training?
Answer: Annually
NYC Fire Code requires fire wardens to receive annual refresher training to maintain their knowledge and certification.
What is the primary purpose of preserving the fire scene after an incident is controlled?
Answer: To facilitate fire investigation and determine origin and cause
Preserving the fire scene is essential so investigators can determine the origin, cause, and circumstances of the fire.
After an 'all-clear' has been given by authorities following a major non-fire emergency, what is a critical post-incident responsibility of the Fire and Life Safety Director?
Answer: To oversee the safe and systematic restoration of building systems to normal operation.
The FLSD's responsibilities extend beyond the immediate emergency. A crucial final step is to manage the safe return to normalcy, which includes ensuring that all life safety systems (fire alarm, sprinklers) and other essential building systems (HVAC, elevators) are properly and safely restored to their normal operational status before allowing full re-occupancy.
What is the role of a deputy fire warden?
Answer: To assume the fire warden's duties if the primary warden is absent
Deputy fire wardens are designated to take over floor warden responsibilities when the primary warden is unavailable, ensuring continuous coverage.
What is the FLSD's primary responsibility when the fire alarm system malfunctions during business hours?
Answer: Notify FDNY and implement a fire watch until the system is restored
When the fire alarm system is impaired, the FLSD must notify FDNY and establish a fire watch to compensate for the loss of automatic detection.
A fire warden completes a floor sweep and finds a locked storage room. What should the warden do?
Answer: Note the location and report it to the Fire Safety Director
Wardens should note inaccessible areas during sweeps and report them to the Fire Safety Director so trained emergency responders can investigate.
What role does photographic documentation play after a fire incident in a high-rise building?
Answer: It supports the incident investigation by visually recording conditions before cleanup
Photographic documentation records the post-incident conditions and supports both internal incident review and official investigations.
When a fire alarm panel displays a 'trouble' condition, the FLS Director should first:
Answer: Investigate the cause, notify the alarm monitoring company, and arrange for prompt repair
A trouble condition indicates a system fault requiring investigation, notification to monitoring, and timely repair to maintain system integrity.
A building's emergency action plan must be reviewed and updated at minimum how often under NYC Fire Code requirements?
Answer: Annually
NYC Fire Code requires the Emergency Action Plan to be reviewed and updated at least annually to reflect any changes in building occupancy, personnel, or procedures.
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a fire warden during an evacuation?
Answer: Ensuring all occupants on the assigned floor have exited and reporting to the FLSD
Fire wardens are responsible for ensuring all occupants on their assigned floor evacuate and then reporting floor status to the FLSD.
Under what circumstance may the FLSD authorize use of elevators for occupant evacuation?
Answer: Only when directed by the FDNY Incident Commander and the elevator is designated for occupant evacuation use
Elevators may only be used for occupant evacuation when an FDNY Incident Commander specifically authorizes it, such as in buildings with occupant evacuation elevators (OEEs).
What role does a building's emergency response team play before the fire department arrives?
Answer: They implement initial response procedures including alarm activation, evacuation initiation, and first aid
The building emergency response team initiates life safety procedures including alarm activation, evacuation, and basic first aid until professional responders arrive.
After a fire drill, what document must the Fire and Life Safety Director prepare?
Answer: A fire drill report documenting participation, timing, and deficiencies
A post-drill report must document the drill details including timing, participation rates, and any deficiencies identified for correction.
An FLSD discovers that a stairwell door is propped open by a resident. What is the correct immediate action?
Answer: Remove the obstruction and restore the door to its self-closing position
The FLSD must immediately remove the obstruction and ensure the door self-closes, as open stairwell doors compromise compartmentalization during a fire.
What is the regulatory basis for requiring fire drills in NYC commercial high-rise buildings?
Answer: NYC Fire Code sections incorporating Local Law 5 of 1973 and subsequent amendments
Fire drill requirements are codified in the NYC Fire Code, which incorporates provisions from Local Law 5 of 1973 and subsequent amendments.
Which device most commonly triggers automatic Phase I elevator recall?
Answer: Smoke detectors in elevator lobbies, hoistways, or machine rooms
Smoke detectors specifically located in elevator lobbies, hoistways, and machine rooms trigger automatic Phase I recall because these areas directly affect elevator safety.
What is a fire watch and when must one be implemented?
Answer: A fire watch involves trained personnel continuously patrolling to monitor for fire hazards when fire protection systems are impaired
A fire watch is a compensating measure where trained personnel continuously patrol to monitor for fire when fire protection systems are impaired or during hot work.
The fire service elevator key commonly used to activate Phase II operation is known as:
Answer: The FEO-K1 key or equivalent designated fire service elevator key
The FEO-K1 (Fire Emergency Operation Key) is the standardized fire service key required in many jurisdictions, including New York City, to activate Phase II firefighter control from inside the elevator cab.