F89 Fire Code Compliance Questions and Answers

Question 1

An FLSD notices that the Fire Department Connection (FDC) for the building's standpipe system is not visible from the street. According to NYC Fire Code, what is required in this situation?

Accepted Answer

An approved sign with letters 'FDC' at least 10 inches high must be mounted on the street front, with an arrow indicating the location.

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A sign with red letters on a white background must be posted on the FDC itself.

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A continuous green light must be installed above the FDC to increase visibility at night.

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The FLSD must file for a variance with the FDNY, as relocating the FDC is the only acceptable solution.

Question 2

During a routine tour, an FLSD discovers that hot work (welding) is being performed on the roof without proper authorization. What is a critical immediate action the FLSD must take?

Accepted Answer

Immediately stop the work and verify that a valid FDNY permit and a pre-hot work check have been completed.

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Tell the workers to be more careful and to post a fire guard.

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Issue a verbal warning and document the infraction in the FLS Log Book.

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Wait until the workers are finished and then report the incident to the building manager.

Question 3

What is the function of Phase I Emergency Recall Operation for an elevator during a fire alarm activation?

Accepted Answer

It automatically returns the elevator car to a designated recall level, typically the lobby, and removes it from normal service.

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It allows building occupants to use the elevator for evacuation for a period of 5 minutes.

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It sends the elevator car to the roof for firefighter access.

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It allows firefighters to manually control the elevator from inside the car.

Question 4

Which of the following alarm signals at the Fire Command Center indicates a condition that could prevent a fire protection system from operating correctly, such as a closed sprinkler control valve?

Accepted Answer

A Supervisory signal

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A Fire Alarm signal

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A Trouble signal

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A Phase II signal

Question 5

In a high-rise office building, a fire alarm system that includes both automatic fire detection and a two-way voice communication system for issuing instructions to occupants is classified as which type of system?

Accepted Answer

Class E System

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Class A System

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Class B System

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Class J System

Question 6

An FLSD is reviewing the required signage for the elevator cars in their building. A sign located in or near every elevator car must state which of the following?

Accepted Answer

"In fire emergency, do not use elevator. Use the exit stairs."

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"In case of fire, use elevator to evacuate."

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"Elevator capacity: 15 persons."

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"This elevator is for freight use only during emergencies."