F89 FLSD Roles and Responsibilities 2

Question 1

What is the minimum education or experience requirement to obtain an F-89 Certificate of Fitness?

Accepted Answer

Completion of an FDNY-approved fire safety director course and passing the FDNY exam

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A college degree in fire science

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10 years of fire department experience

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A high school diploma only

Question 2

What is the FLSD's responsibility regarding the building's fire protection system impairment procedures?

Accepted Answer

The FLSD must be notified of all impairments, implement fire watch procedures, and ensure timely system restoration

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The FLSD has no role in system impairments

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Only the building engineer handles impairments

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Impairments are managed exclusively by the fire protection contractor

Question 3

How does the FLSD coordinate with building management on fire code compliance issues?

Accepted Answer

The FLSD identifies deficiencies, reports them to management, recommends corrective actions, and follows up to ensure completion

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The FLSD works independently without building management involvement

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Building management handles all compliance without FLSD input

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The FLSD only addresses issues raised by the FDNY

Question 4

What is the FLSD's role in new tenant orientation regarding fire safety?

Accepted Answer

The FLSD must ensure new tenants receive fire safety orientation including evacuation procedures, fire warden assignments, and building-specific emergency information

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New tenant orientation is the property manager's exclusive responsibility

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New tenants learn fire safety procedures only during fire drills

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Fire safety orientation is optional for small tenants

Question 5

What liability does an FLSD face for failing to perform their duties?

Accepted Answer

The FLSD can face personal liability including FDNY certificate revocation, fines, and potential criminal charges in cases of gross negligence

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No personal liability exists for the FLSD

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Only the building owner faces liability

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Liability is limited to a written warning

Question 6

What daily duties should an FLSD perform to maintain building fire safety?

Accepted Answer

Monitor fire alarm and sprinkler systems, verify fire safety staffing, inspect egress routes, and maintain the fire command station log

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Only respond to alarms; no daily duties are required

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Daily duties are limited to checking the fire alarm panel once

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Daily duties are delegated entirely to security staff