NYC Fire Safety Director for Commercial Buildings

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Conduct a hydrostatic test of the standpipe system
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Conduct a hydrostatic test of the standpipe system
Which is NOT a part of the monthly visual inspection of the standpipe?
Firefighting and testing of the standpipe system
The main purpose of the roof manifold is
To stop water from going into the tank
Which best describes the primary purpose of the upper check valve located under a roof water storage tank?
The lower check valve may be defective
If water is flowing from a ball drip connection, it might mean
To stop or regulate the flow of water through the system
The purpose of the O S & Y valve is
Air under pressure
"Automatic dry" sprinkler systems are filled with
Opened and chained
Standpipe system supply valves under normal conditions are kept
Aluminum
The color of the FDC caps for a non-automatic system are
Five years
How often will a standpipe system (office building) be required to perform a hydrostatic test to demonstrate its suitability for fire department use (minimum)
Must be replaced with a new head
Sprinkler heads that get paint on them
Fire safety evacuation planWhich of the following is NOT an example of a supervisory deviceThe manager of the building, and the FDNY Borough DispatcherDuring the monthly visual inspection of the standpipe system, the Certificate of Fitness holder notices that the gravity tank is empty. Who should be notified?Siamese connection (FDC)Which one of the following is NOT a typical primary source of water for a standpipe system?The OS & Y valveThe water valve that controls water flow in a sprinkler system has a wheel and an exposed stem (if in the open position). This valve is called:RedA Fire Department Connection (FDC) that supplies water to standpipe system only would be colored:75Standpipe systems are generally required in buildings which are more than __________ feet heightAt least 6In a fully sprinklered building, the number of extra sprinkler heads required to be kept at the main water control valve is:An automatic sprinkler systemIt is an effective means of suppressing fire, and at the same time transmits an alarm to the Fire Department. This stament describes:NOT closer than 18" to the sprinkler pipingWith regard to the height of stock in a sprinklered storeroom, it is most correct to state that the stock must be placed:The Building OwnerWho is required to designate a impairment coordinator to be responsible for complying with the Out-of-service sprinkler system requirements of the Fire Code?. Contact FSD for the fire details darning evacuation . Initally report to floor below the fire, and Assist in evacuation . Investigate the cause for the alarm and attempting to control spread fireThe Fire Brigade duties include:- More than 100 persons above the street level - More than 100 persons below the street level - More than a total of 500 persons in the entire buildingA CoF is required for a FSD for a building classified in the Building Code as occupancy group B, occupied by:- Properly Illuminated - Free from garbage accumulation - Free from obstructionThe FSD must make sure that the hallways and stairways are:The fire floor and the floor above the alarmAs a general rule, during a fire most hazardous locations in a high-rise building would be:3Evacuation to ____________ or more levels below the fire is generally adequate:- Fire prevention activities, provisions for persons w/ special needs in a fire - If directed, conduct evacuation of assigned floor - Put on identifying apparel or item and account for employees, provide for those w/ special needs, knowing the exits and egress keeping them clear.Fire Warden an a Deputy Fire Warden:When there are fewer than 100 persons in the buildingWhen is acceptable for a Building Evacuation Supervisor to be on duty in an office building (Class B)The Fire Command StationUpon notification of an alarm condition or other emergency, the FSD must report to:Respond to the fire floor during an alarm condition to investigateWhich of the following is NOT a duty of the FSD?The owner of the buildingThe person responsible by law for complying with Fire Safety Laws is:The Rules of the City of New YorkWhat does R.C.N.Y. stand for:- You need to pass the finals in class - You need to pass a 100 question test at the Fire Department - You need to pass an Onsite test at your jobTo became FSD you must:The fire floor and the floor above the alarmAs a general rule, during fire the most hazrdous locations in the building would be:4When evacuation is taking place during emergency all re-entry doors should be OPEN IN THE STAIRWELL on approximately every ________ floorsTake notes, high-lighting your book and study at least one 2-3 hours a weekThe best way to pass thos class is to:the Code for office Buildings and HotelsWhat is the meaning for Class B and class R-1, buildingNeverWhen is it a good time to evacuate up in a fire?Local Law #5 in 1973 by the City of New York due to out of control firesThe FSD position was started:- Broken windows, floor area, heating & ventilation systems (HVAC) High Occupancy Rates, Fire Load, Building Height, Loss of Electricity, Fire Location - Elevators, Means of Egress, Combustible Materials stored in corridors.High-Rise building challenges are:The Fire Safety DirectorThe person responsible for the Fire Safety Plan Book at the lobby is:Fuel, Heat, OxygenThe components necessary for combustion to occur, commonly referred to as the "Fire Triangle", are:21%What is the normal percentage of oxygen in the air?FlashoverWhen a room is totally engulfed with fire (ex. Flames flashing back anf forth) it is called a(n)HyperthermiaProlonged exposure to excessive heat for a sufficient period of time, which may ultimately result in death, is called:Free BurningThe phase of a fire development in which the effect of convection is most evident isConduction, Convection, radiation.The three most common forms of heat transfer encountered in structural fires are:A fire involving spilled oil and flammable liquidsOne example of a class "B" fire is:Stops oxygen from causing the fire to growClosing a door when there is a fire in a room does what?Incipient, free burning, smoldering, backdraft, flashoverThe phases of fire development, listed in proper sequential order, are:Inhalation of toxic and heated gasesMost deaths in fire situations are caused by:- This is called heat transfer causing the objects to catch on fire in the next room. - This can cause smoke to seep through cracks and cause heat conduction - This can cause the adjoining room and the floor above to be put in danger.The intense fire in one room can transmit enough heat through walls, floors, ceilings, and crevices to raise the temperature of materials in an adjoining roomAll people in the entire buildingGases from burning materials can be toxic to:- All people should cover their mouth with a rag and crawl on their knees to find the exit, or place a rag under the door to stop the smoke from coming in. - You can break a window if necessary an wave a white sheet for help - You can call 911 to let them know your location in the buildingSmoke may impede exit from the burning structure, leaving occupants vulnerable to gases that can cause high heat and insufficient oxygen:Take the employees four floors down the stairs to safetyWhen a Fire Warden Smells or sees smoke what should he do??????Knock and listen to see if anyone is on the other side to helpWhen a Fire Brigade Member gets to the Fire Floor what should they do:??????- Examining exit lights, doors, fire extinguishers, and ensuring egress is clear. - Checking to see if people are in the exits smoking only. - Talking to tenants about the fire prevention plan.The FSD daily inspection of the building includes:- The Fire Safety Plan contains the rules for quick and safe evacuation procedures in a emergency. - The Fire Plan is a guideline for a fire prevention for your building. - All Fire Safety Staff have been trained to follow their duties from this book.In event of a fire in your building you should follow the Fire Safety PlanTwo High-Rise fires that burned for hours and killed workers around 1970sLocal Law #5 was started due to what event:May cause property loss, deaths, and / or people to panic leading to confusion.Making quick and poor decisions in an emergency can:- You can inform the Fire Department of all fire related conditions. - The Local Law requires you to know the Fire Safety Plan for your building. - You must take a Fire Department test at your job called an Onsite.Knowing your building is good because:Pull the release pin.Which COMES FIRST, when operating a portable fire extinguisher:One Yearin NYC commercial buildings, fire extinguishers must be maintained and tagged by a certified individual at least once every:A carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisherWhich of the following fire extinguishers would be best to locate in an electrical equipment room?30 to 40 feet / 60 secondsThe normal reach and stream of a water fire extinguisher is ______________ and ___________75 feetThe maximum travel distance between two extinguishers in an unsprinklered office building would be:6,000According to the rules, one portable fire extinguisher is required for every _________________ sq ft, or fraction thereof, on each floor (unsprinklered office bldg)5 yearsA hydrostatic test of all water-type fire extinguishers is required to be conducted at least once every:Max top above floor 5 ft and the minimum clearance of bottom 4 inchesWhen properly placed on a hook, or cabinet, the bottom of the extinguisher must be not less than__________ feet, nor more than __________ feet above the floorIn a "Public Space"Decorations that are displayed in which of the following areas of the buildingmust be either made of non-combustible material, or treated to make them flame-resistant- Only material that is inherently flame resistant - Only material that has been subject to flame retardant treatmentFlame resistant material, as defined in the Fire Code, includesWood, paper, clothes, trash and ordinary materials.Class A fire extinguishers are used on/for:Combustible metals & combustible alloysClass D fire extinguishers are used on/for:Stoves and kitchensClass K fire extinguishers are used on/for:Gasoline, oils and flammable liquidsClass B fire extinguishers are used on/for:On the name plate on the fire extinguisherWhere should you find the instructions on how to use a fire extinguisher?A certificate from the Fire Department to perform a certain task at your jobA (C of F) means:An outside company that has a C of F to check fire extinguishersYEARLY maintenance of portable fire extinguisher is done by:A competent building staff workera MONTHLY visual inspection is done by:The record should be kept for 5 yearsBased on recordkeeping, all are correct except:You should check the instructions on tagHow would you know if an item has been flameproofed?A manual fire alarm pull station activationWhich of the following conditions does NOT result in an automatic release of fail-safe locks in a high rise building?The Owner of the buildingThe individual responsible by law for the preparation and distribution of the Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSP):3 yearsA log book of fire drill information must be kept for a period of (minimum):The contracted Central Station (Alarm receiving company)The applicable parts of the Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSP) shall be distributed to all of the following except:Every 4 floorsIn building with automatic fail-safe fire exit doors, "re-entry doors" must be located at least once:Initially respond to a floor below alarm floor, then proceed to the fire floor by stairwayWhich of the following statements is the most correct regarding the safest way for the fire brigade to respond to investigate a fire alarm on a floor?1 WardenAccording to the rules, how many fire wardens are required per floor:The Fire BrigadeWhich one of the following consists of a select group of building service employees who investigate fire alarms and take other actions as necessary6 MonthsFire Drills are required to be conducted in office buildings more than two years old at least every:3 yearsRecords of all non-water extinguisher system inspections, tests, servicing and other maintenance must be kept on the premises for at leastTwo way communication (warden phones) One way communications (Public Address System) Interior fire alarm systemNYC Fire Code requires High Rise Class B buildings to have the following features:7,500 sq feetOne deputy fire warden is required for each tenancy, and additional ___________ square feet of occupiable space.System in proper location, tamper seals intact, pressure gauges in operable range.Which of these items are among the required monthly inspection or "quick check" for wet and dry chemical fire extinguishing systems must verify:In areas where water might not be an effective fire suppression agentWhat type of environment might you find a non-water fire extinguishing system?In a protected space: "When alarm Activates Vacate Immediately", At entrances to protected space: "When alarm Activates Do not Enter Until Ventilated"Which of these are two of the required warning signs to be posted for carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems?When there are fewer than 100 persons in the buildingWhen is it acceptable for a Building Evacuation Supervisor to be om duty in an office Building (Class B)?Each floor of the building Each stair enclosure General announcement throughout the building ("all call")The public address system (one way voice communication system) must transmit to:A recall of the elevators to the main lobbyActivation of a manual pull station in a high rise building is NOT required to result in:In normally occupied areasCarbon Dioxide (CO2) total flooding systems are no longer allowed:The Fire Command StationWhere should the Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSP) be kept?locks that open with the Firefighter's Service KeyAccording to the rules, no locks are permitted on elevator doors, except the following?Be not more than 48 inches from the floorIn order to make these devices more accessible to persons with special needs, the law requires that alarm pull boxes and warden phones:Within sleeping areasAccording to local law, smoke detectors in dwelling units (hotel rooms) are required to be placed:36 inchesWhat is the minimum emergency aisle space required by law?Shut down automaticallyAccording to the rules, mechanical ventilation system must ______________ upon detecting smoke:75 feetNYC law requires that all new hotels, schools, and office buildings ____________ feet or more in height be completely sprinkleredPaths of EgressEmergency lighting must be provided on every floor illuminate the:The sky-lobby levelIn the event of a Phase I recall of the elevators, all sky-lobby based elevator cars will recall to:IntercomIn Phase II operation of Firefighter's Service, which features will continue to function normally:6 Firefighter keys 12 Window Keys (if required)Fire Safety Directors must make sure that there are _____ copies of the Firefighters Service Key, and______ copies of window keys (if required) at the fire command stationAt all times when there are guestsWhen is a Certified Fire Safety Director required in a Hotel/Motel (over 30 rooms) im the city of New York?6,000 / 75R-1 occupancy (hotel) requires one fire extinguisher for every __________ square feet, placed no more than ______________ feet apartAnnually for non-dedicated systems and semiannually for dedicated systemsHow often do smoke control systems have to be tested?In case of fire, use stairs unless otherwise instructedThe floor diagram sign at an elevator landing must read:Illuminated and provided with emergency powerIf a corridor has four or more exits and exit direction signs, then must be:Means of EgressA continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal egress travel from any occupied portion of a building, structure or premises to a public way, consisting of the exit access, the exit, and the exit dischargeCompartmentation, stair pressuration smoke ventingA completely sprinklered building is exempt from the following rules:Leave the HVAC fan in the "ON" position to exhaust the smoke from the fireYou receive a report of a Fire on the 8th of your 15-story hotel. As the Fire Safety Director, which of the following actions would be INCORRECT for you to take?Fire Safety Director must have them remove at onceIf locks, bolts or chains are discovered on emergency exit doors:Post-fire smoke purge systemA mechanical or natural ventilation system that is designed to move smoke from the smoke zone to the exterior of the building is the best described a _______________Next to latch-side of the doorFor single doors, wall-mounted photo-luminescent signs must be placed on the wall surface__________Self-closing doors never be blocked openWhich of the following statements is true?NYC Department of BuildingsPhoto-luminescent signage must be approved by which one of the following agencies?Make an announcement to the 7th floor that the occupants SHOULD NOT EVACUATE until the Fire Department respondsYou are the FSD of a class "R-1"hotel, Your alarm system activates indicating a fire on the 7th floor. Of the following actions, which one would be INCORRECT for you to take?12Photo-luminescent signs must be visually inspected at least every ______ months.The station, when activated, will result in the alarm being sent to the Fire Department via Central Station.Manual pull stations shall be located on all floors of High Rise Office Buildings. When a sending station has a white stripe on the face of the station, it indicates:At the main lobby of the buildingThe Fire Command Station is generally located:The Fire Command StationDuring a fire alarm, where should the on duty FSD respond to?HeatA thermostatic detector is sensitive to:The audible alarm will normally sound on the 8th and 9th floorsAn alarm device is activate on the 8th floor of a High Rise Class B office Building. It is most correct to state:Direct heat-producing device at the detectorOf the following, which is the best way to test the effectiveness of a Rate-of-Rise heat detector?When given permission from the responding fire departmentOf the following, when is it best to reset the fire alarm system after activation?May be plugged into jacks near the standpipes in the stairwellsWarden phones in hotel/motel occupancies (R-1):Immediately call the fire department and request a responseIf the 4th floor is "off-line" with the central station due to welding, and during the course of the day, an initiating device is activated on the 11th floor, you should:One per manual pull stationsIf your building is equipped with manual pull stations which break a glass rod upon activation, how many extra pieces of glass rod must be on the premises to be used as potential replacements?A number equal to 3% of total roomsIn a (R-1) Hotel (New York City) how many portable strobes must be provided for those guests which may be hearing impaired?Sprinkler systemWhich is not a required feature of an interior fire alarm system?Acknowledge the first and second floor alarms and call in an alarm to the Fire Dept.While conducting a test of smoke detectors on the 26th floor (off-line) you received alarms from smoke detectors on the first and second floors. What would be your best course of action?RedWhat color must fire alarm sending stations be painted?5Newly installed manual pull station must be located within _______ feet of an exit doorway opening.Requirements for fire emergenciesAn Emergency Action Plan must contain all of the following except ______.200Refrigerating system that have more than a minimum of _____ pounds of Group A1 refrigerant must be tested monthly by a person who has a Certificate of Qualification for refrigerating systems operating engineer.6One the Fire Department accepts a building's Emergency Action Plan (EAP), an EAP drill must be conducted within how many months?door and hinge systemMonthly testing of a refrigerating system includes all of the following except ___________.When oxyacetylene cylinders are delivered to the premisesA person holding a Certificate of Fitness for fire guard is NOT required to be present __________.Monitor important parts of a fire protection systemSupervisory devices serve to: __________.5All newly installed fire alarm pull stations must be located within how many feet of the exit doorway opening?The extinguisher should be hung so that the bottom is not less than 4 inches nor more than 5 feet above the floorOf the following statement regarding portable fire extinguishers, which is CORRECT?The type of material that the building was ofWhen notifying the Fire Department borough dispatcher of an out-of-service standpipe system, all of the information must be relayed except for ________.New York City Department of BuildingsBefore installing a photoluminescent sing, it must be approved by which one of the following agencies?A certified Fire Safety Director.Who is primarily responsible to operate the fire command station during an initial fire alarm?Staff the fire command stationWhich of the following actions must the Fire Safety Director train the Building Evacuation Supervisor to perform during fire emergencies?provide electricity for building tenants to continue their workYou are the Fire Safety Director in a Class B building. During a power outage, the use of your emergency generator will allow you to do all of the following, EXCEPT:monthlySupervisory signals and waterflow initiating devices in fire alarm systems must be inspected by an authorized person _________.QuarterlyHose connections that are part of a standpipe system must be inspected by a Certificate of Fitness holder _________. (Refer to Reference Guide)Emergency Action Plan Director (F-59)Who has the authority to implement a building evacuation during regular business hours when a suspicious man claims there is a bomb in the building?All persons working in the buildingWho is required to participate in an office building fire drill?Make an announcement to the 7th floor that the occupants should not evacuate until the Fire Department responds.You are the Fire Safety Director of a Class "R-1" hotel. Your alarm system activates indicating a fire on the 7th floor. Of the following actions, which one would be INCORRECT for you to take?cooking systemA system that consists of commercial cooking equipment, exhaust hoods, filters, exhaust duct system, fire extinguishing system and other related components designed to capture grease-laden cooking vapors and exhaust them safely to the outdoors is best described as a commercial ____________.quarterlyPiping that is part of a standpipe system must be inspected by a Certificate of Fitness holder (Refer to Reference Guide)Be installed no more than 48 inches from the floorLocal laws require that in all new buildings and existing buildings when more than 50% of the floor is renovated, the fire alarm pull stations and warden phones:The control valve is in the improper closed positionWhich of the following conditions requires a red tag to be placed? (Refer to Reference Guide)When oxyacetylene cylinders are delivered to the premisesA person holding a Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard if NOT required to be present _______________.Manufacturer's label is readableMonthly inspections of wet and dry chemical fire extinguishing systems must verify all of the following except: _____________.weeklyIf your sprinkler system has a water storage tank without a low temperature alarm, the heating system must be inspected by a Certificate of Fitness holder ___________. (Refer to Reference Guide)Doors will automatically shut.For elevators in phase 2 operation (Fireman''s Service), if the "DOOR OPEN" button is released before the doors are completely open the selected floor:QuarterlyAlarm devices that are part of standpipe systems must be tested by the appropriate Certificate of Fitness holder at least: ________ (Refer to Reference Guide)WeeklyThe lubrication system in sprinkler system fire pump must be inspected by a Certificate of Fitness holder:Alphabetical letter designating stairwell and a sign stating "NO RE-ENTRY FROM THIS STAIR EXCEPT DURING FIRE EMERGENCY".When "fail-safe" systems are installed on all designated re-entry floors, the sign on occupant side of exit door should be:standpipe systemPiping installed in a building that transfers water from a water supply to hose connection at one or more locations in the building for purposes is the best described as a:200Refrigerating systems that have a minimum of ___ pounds of Group A1 refrigerant must be tested monthly by a person who has a Certificate of Qualification for refrigerating systems operating engineer:This is a major defect in the fire protection system and the Impairment Coordinator is required to notify the owner/manager local fire company, and the Borough Dispatcher.The pressure tank that supplies the sprinkler system in your Class "B" office building is being replaced and will be out of service for two days. Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding this situation?"IN CASE OF FIRE USE STAIRS UNLESS OTHERWISE INSTRUCTED"In accordance with the 1968 Fire Code, Elevator landing signs instructing occupants in case of a fire emergency must read:5 yearsA sprinkler system's Fire Department connections must be hydrostatically pressure tested by a licensed Master Fire Suppression Contractor at least once every:_______________.Fire command stationDuring a fire or emergency, the Fire Safety Director must perform his/her duties from the:fire wardenEntries in the alarm log book are written by all of the following, EXCEPT:Self-closing doors must never be blocked openWhich of the following statements is true?the location of the water storage tankWhen notifying the Fire Department borough dispatcher of an out-of-service standpipe system, all of the following information must be relayed EXCEPT for _______.transmit an alarm to the fire command stationActivation of any manual fire alarm pull station must:you can see the stem is fully extendedHow can you tell that an OS&Y valve is open?Licensed Master Fire Suppression Piping ContractorA commercial cooking fire extinguishing system must be serviced by a/an _________.door and hinge systemMonthly testing of a refrigerating system includes all of the following except:a private fire alarm company responsible for the receipt of alarms.The applicable parts of the fire safety plan must be distributed to all of the following, EXCEPT:semiannuallyCentral station transmitters in fire alarm systems must be inspected at least:Decorations that are displayed in a place of public assemblyDecorations that are displayed in which of the following places must be made of flame resistant material?Requirements for fire emergenciesAn Emergency Action Plan must contain all of the following except:information about emergency action plan drills that will be conductedA fire safety and evacuation plan must contain all of the following EXCEPT:non-automatic sprinkler system - greenThe Fire Department uses the Fire Department connection in front of a building to increase volume and pressure of water in the fire protection systems. The color of the cap of the Fire Department connection is a quick indicator of the type of fire protection system a building has. All of the following colors of Fire Department connections are correct, EXCEPT:The Fire Safety Director can re-set the system after the Fire Department arrives and is told to re-set the system by the Fire Department's incident commander.Which of the following statements concerning the resetting of the alarm system after an alarm activation is correct?Being a member of the Fire BrigadeWhich of the following does NOT qualify on to supervise the inspection of an emergency power system?3A written record of the inspection, testing and maintenance of emergency power systems must be maintained on the premises for at least how many years?recall elevators in the affected bankA Class B fire alarm pull station will do all of the following EXCEPT:nozzle blow off caps have been removedThe monthly inspection of a wet and dry chemical fire extinguishing system must verify all of the following EXCEPT that the:monthlyIf your sprinkler system has a water storage tank that does NOT have a supervised air pressure source, the air pressure must be inspected by a Certificate of Fitness holder ___________.6Once the Fire Department accepts a building's Emergency Action Plan (EAP), an EAP drill must be conducted within how many months?Semi-annually, for non-dedicated systems. Annually for dedicated systems.How often must smoke control systems be tested?Flash pointThe temperature at which a fuel of any kind begins to give off vapor that can be ignited is called the __________________.7,500One deputy fire warden is required for each tenancy , and additional _____________ square feet of occupable space4 inches / 5 feetWhen properly placed on a hook, rack or cabinet, the bottom of the extinguisher must not be less than ________, nor more than ___________ above the floor.Lowers the heat level of the fuel below ignition temperature.Putting water on a typical fire involving wood, has which of the following effects on the combustion process ________________________________________Combination sprinkler - standpipe systemA building has a siamese connection (FDC) painted yellow. This indicates that the water supplied through this connection provides firefighting water to the ______________________________A number equal to 3% of total roomsIn a (R-1) hotel (New York City), how many PORTABLE STROBES must be provided for guests who may be hearing-impaired?A fire involving spilled oilOne example of a class "B" fire is ______________RedA Fire Department Connection (FDC) that supplies water to a standpipe ONLY, would be colored_________.Combination sprinkler standpipe systemA building has a siamese connection (FDC) painted yellow> This indicates tha the watersupplied through this connection provides firefighting water to the____________.Post fire smoke purge systemA mechanical or natural ventilation system that is designed to move smoke from the smoke zone to the exterior of the building is best described as a ___________.12 monthsPhotoluminescent signs must be visually inspected every _____________ months.Lowers the heat level of the fuel below ignition temperaturePutting water on a typical fire involving wood, has which of the following effects on the combustion process______>