F-01 F-01 Fireguard System Impairment Procedures 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The Fire Department and the Bureau of Fire Prevention

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Impairment log or fire watch log

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Alert occupants and notify the fire department immediately

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A licensed sprinkler contractor or qualified maintenance personnel

Answer

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

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