F-01 Fireguard System Impairment Procedures Flashcards

When a sprinkler system is placed out of service for maintenance, the fireguard must notify which agency first?

Answer: The Fire Department and the Bureau of Fire Prevention

FDNY and the Bureau of Fire Prevention must be notified whenever a fire suppression system is impaired.

A fire watch patrol during a system impairment must be conducted at minimum every:

Answer: 30 minutes

FDNY regulations require a fire watch patrol at least every 30 minutes during any system impairment.

Which document must the fireguard maintain to record all fire watch patrols during a system impairment?

Answer: Impairment log or fire watch log

An impairment log or fire watch log documenting time, route, and findings must be kept throughout the impairment.

If a fireguard discovers a new fire hazard during a fire watch patrol, what is the immediate first step?

Answer: Alert occupants and notify the fire department immediately

Immediate notification of occupants and the fire department is required upon discovery of any fire hazard.

Who is authorized to restore a fire suppression system to service after an impairment?

Answer: A licensed sprinkler contractor or qualified maintenance personnel

Only a licensed sprinkler contractor or qualified maintenance personnel may restore an impaired suppression system.

Which area should the fireguard pay particular attention to during a fire watch when a dry-pipe sprinkler system is impaired in winter?

Answer: Cold or unheated spaces where pipes could freeze if wet-pipe backup is used

During winter, unheated areas are especially vulnerable to pipe freezing issues if temporary wet-pipe measures are introduced.

An impairment tag (also called an impairment coordinator tag) must be attached to:

Answer: The control valve that has been shut off

The impairment tag must be attached directly to the control valve that was closed to identify the impaired section.