FLSD Building Systems Oversight 2

Question 1

The FLSD is required to maintain a Fire Safety Log that documents:

Accepted Answer

All fire drills, system tests, incidents, impairments, and corrective actions

Answer

Only FDNY inspection results and violations

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Financial records for fire safety equipment purchases

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Staff personal certifications and training certificates

Question 2

How often must high-rise buildings in NYC conduct fire drills?

Accepted Answer

Twice per year — once per shift if building operates multiple shifts

Answer

Once per year for all occupants

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Monthly for all floor wardens

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Quarterly for the entire building

Question 3

A fire alarm control panel shows a 'trouble' signal. This indicates:

Accepted Answer

A system fault — wiring issue, power problem, or device malfunction

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An active fire has been detected in the building

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The system is in test mode and should be ignored

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All detectors have been manually silenced

Question 4

The FLSD's certificate of fitness (F-89) issued by FDNY must be:

Accepted Answer

Carried on the person while performing FLSD duties

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Kept in a safe deposit box off-site

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Framed and displayed in the building lobby

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Submitted to the building owner annually for review

Question 5

Fire safety plan updates must be submitted to FDNY when:

Accepted Answer

Significant changes occur in building occupancy, use, or fire protection systems

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The FLSD changes employment

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Annually regardless of building changes

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Only when FDNY specifically requests an update

Question 6

Portable fire extinguishers in a high-rise building must be inspected by a qualified person:

Accepted Answer

Annually, with monthly visual checks by building staff

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Every 5 years

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Only after each use

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Every 3 years