Emergency Preparedness Flashcards
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NYC Fire Code requires that high-rise buildings have emergency action plans for which type of non-fire emergency?
Answer: All credible emergency scenarios including fire, medical, active threat, and natural disasters
NYC Fire Code and building emergency planning requirements address all credible emergency scenarios, not just fires — including medical emergencies, active threats, natural disasters, and utility failures.
A severe weather warning is issued for NYC. The FLSD's preparedness action should include:
Answer: Reviewing shelter-in-place procedures and securing loose items on terraces/roofs
For severe weather, the FLSD should review shelter-in-place procedures with staff and ensure exterior areas are secured to prevent wind-blown hazards — not evacuation.
The FLSD's emergency preparedness planning should account for occupants who work after hours because:
Answer: Floor warden coverage may be reduced, requiring modified emergency procedures for after-hours periods
After-hours staffing is typically much reduced, meaning normal floor warden coverage may not be available. Emergency procedures must account for this reduced staffing level.
When reviewing a new tenant's move-in plans, the FLSD identifies that they intend to store a significant quantity of flammable liquids. The FLSD should:
Answer: Inform the tenant that quantities above certain thresholds require FDNY permits and compliance with hazardous materials storage requirements
Storage of flammable liquids above certain quantities requires FDNY permits and compliance with hazardous materials storage regulations under NYC Fire Code.
Mutual aid agreements between adjacent buildings in NYC allow FLSDs to:
Answer: Coordinate evacuations and provide alternate assembly areas when buildings are simultaneously affected
Mutual aid agreements between neighboring buildings facilitate coordinated emergency response, including alternate assembly areas and shared resources when both buildings face simultaneous emergencies.
The FLSD notices that a section of the building's evacuation route has new construction blocking part of the corridor. The FLSD should:
Answer: Post a detour sign and update the route in the fire safety plan temporarily
The FLSD must post clear detour signage immediately, update the temporary evacuation route in the fire safety log, inform floor wardens, and verify the alternate route provides compliant egress.