F-02 F-02 Evacuation Procedures and Exit Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What type of sign must be posted at every exit in a place of assembly?
- An 'Emergency Assembly Point' sign
- An illuminated 'Exit' sign in green or red (Correct answer)
- A 'Fire Escape Route' floor diagram
- An 'Authorized Personnel Only' sign
Correct answer: An illuminated 'Exit' sign in green or red
Every exit must be marked with an illuminated 'Exit' sign so occupants can identify the exit even in smoky or low-light conditions.
Question 2: What is a 'refuge area' in the context of high-rise building evacuation?
- The rooftop designated for helicopter rescue
- A protected, fire-rated space where mobility-impaired persons can wait for FDNY assistance (Correct answer)
- The building lobby used as a first-aid staging area
- An outdoor assembly point at least 100 feet from the building
Correct answer: A protected, fire-rated space where mobility-impaired persons can wait for FDNY assistance
A refuge area is a protected, fire-rated space where mobility-impaired occupants can wait safely for FDNY assistance during an evacuation.
Question 3: How many exit routes are typically required in a place of assembly under NYC fire code?
- One exit is sufficient for small assembly areas
- At least two exits so occupants always have an alternate route (Correct answer)
- A minimum of three exits regardless of occupancy load
- Exits are only required on the ground floor
Correct answer: At least two exits so occupants always have an alternate route
Places of assembly must have at least two exit routes to ensure occupants have an alternate escape path if one exit becomes blocked.
Question 4: What is the 'occupant load' of a building?
- The total weight capacity of occupants per floor
- The maximum number of persons permitted to occupy a space at one time (Correct answer)
- The number of fire extinguishers required per floor
- The total number of emergency exits required
Correct answer: The maximum number of persons permitted to occupy a space at one time
Occupant load is the maximum number of persons permitted to occupy a given space at one time, as determined by building and fire codes.
Question 5: When elevator use is prohibited during a fire, occupants should be directed to which route?
- The freight elevator only
- The nearest fire-rated stairwell (Correct answer)
- The roof access ladder
- Any available exit including windows
Correct answer: The nearest fire-rated stairwell
During a fire, elevators may malfunction, expose users to smoke, or return to the fire floor, so occupants must use fire-rated stairwells.
Question 6: What should a fireguard do if an occupant refuses to evacuate during a fire alarm?
- Leave the person and continue evacuation duties
- Physically remove the person from the building
- Immediately notify FDNY of the occupant's exact location and refusal (Correct answer)
- Wait with the occupant until the alarm is verified real
Correct answer: Immediately notify FDNY of the occupant's exact location and refusal
A fireguard cannot physically force an occupant to evacuate but must immediately notify FDNY of the person's exact location so responders can assist.
F-02 F-02 Evacuation Procedures and Exit Requirements 2
What type of sign must be posted at every exit in a place of assembly?