F-01 F-01 Fireguard FDNY Regulations and Logs 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the maximum time a fireguard certificate of fitness is valid before it must be renewed?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 3 years
An F-01 certificate of fitness is valid for 3 years from the date of issuance.
Question 2: Which of the following is NOT a required entry in a fireguard log book?
- Time of each hourly tour
- Names of all building occupants (Correct answer)
- Any fire or emergency conditions observed
- Time and nature of any FDNY notifications
Correct answer: Names of all building occupants
Fireguard logs do not require a list of all building occupants; they focus on fire safety observations and actions.
Question 3: A fire watch is ordered because the sprinkler system is out of service. Who has the authority to end the fire watch?
- The fireguard on duty
- The building owner after inspection
- The FDNY or the system is restored to service (Correct answer)
- The fire watch supervisor after 8 hours
Correct answer: The FDNY or the system is restored to service
A required fire watch may only end when the FDNY approves or the impaired system is fully restored to service.
Question 4: During a fire watch log inspection, an FDNY officer finds entries are missing for two consecutive hours. What violation does this represent?
- A minor administrative infraction only
- Failure to conduct required hourly tours (Correct answer)
- A paperwork error with no penalty
- Grounds for immediate building closure
Correct answer: Failure to conduct required hourly tours
Missing log entries indicate the required hourly tours were not performed, which is a serious violation of fire watch duties.
Question 5: What type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a Class K fire (cooking oils and fats)?
- Class ABC dry chemical
- Class B CO2 extinguisher
- Wet chemical extinguisher (Correct answer)
- Class D metal fire extinguisher
Correct answer: Wet chemical extinguisher
Class K fires involve cooking oils and fats and require a wet chemical extinguisher specifically designed for this hazard.
Question 6: A fireguard notices the exit sign over a stairwell door is not illuminated. What is the correct procedure?
- Replace the bulb themselves if possible
- Log the deficiency and notify the building representative immediately (Correct answer)
- Rope off the stairwell until fixed
- Continue the tour and report it at the end of the shift
Correct answer: Log the deficiency and notify the building representative immediately
The fireguard must log the deficiency and promptly notify the building representative so it can be repaired.
Question 7: Under New York City fire code, which condition requires a fireguard to immediately call FDNY (911)?
- A minor water leak near a sprinkler head
- Any visible smoke or active fire (Correct answer)
- A single burned-out exit light
- An unlocked utility room door
Correct answer: Any visible smoke or active fire
Any visible smoke or active fire requires an immediate call to FDNY (911) before any other action except activating the alarm.
F-01 F-01 Fireguard FDNY Regulations and Logs 3
What is the maximum time a fireguard certificate of fitness is valid before it must be renewed?