F-02 Evacuation Procedures and Exit Requirements Flashcards
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What is the primary responsibility of a fireguard during a building evacuation?
Answer: Direct occupants to the nearest available exit
The fireguard's primary role during evacuation is to immediately direct occupants safely to the nearest available exit.
Under NYC fire code, when must exit doors remain unlocked in a place of assembly?
Answer: Whenever the premises are occupied
Exit doors must remain unlocked whenever the premises are occupied to ensure safe egress in any emergency.
What does the term 'means of egress' refer to in fire code?
Answer: The complete path of travel from any point in a building to a public way
Means of egress is the complete path of travel from any point in a building to a public way, including corridors, stairwells, and exit doors.
How should a fireguard respond when an exit is found obstructed during a fire event?
Answer: Redirect occupants to alternate exits and report the obstruction to FDNY
If an exit is obstructed, the fireguard must immediately redirect occupants to alternate exits and report the blocked exit to responding FDNY units.
What is the minimum width required for an exit door in a NYC place of assembly?
Answer: 36 inches
Under NYC fire code, exit doors in places of assembly must be at least 36 inches wide to allow adequate flow of occupants during evacuation.
After all occupants have evacuated a building, what is the fireguard's next duty?
Answer: Account for occupants if possible and report to the FDNY incident commander
After evacuation, the fireguard should account for occupants and report to the FDNY incident commander with any critical building information.