Decorations and Combustible Materials Flashcards
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Which standard must decorations used in a place of assembly comply with to be permitted by FDNY regulations?
Answer: NFPA 701 flame propagation test
Decorations, draperies, and curtains used in places of assembly must meet the NFPA 701 flame propagation performance requirements or be treated with an approved flame-retardant. This standard tests whether textiles will resist ignition and self-extinguish quickly.
What must a venue do if it cannot verify that decorative fabric meets flame-resistance requirements?
Answer: Apply an approved flame-retardant treatment or remove the material
If a decorative fabric cannot be shown to meet flame-propagation standards, it must either be treated with an approved flame-retardant or removed from the venue. The fire guard should report non-compliant decorations to the fire safety director or venue management.
How must fresh-cut Christmas trees be treated before they may be used inside a place of assembly?
Answer: Treated with an approved flame-retardant and documented
Even fresh-cut Christmas trees must be treated with an approved flame-retardant before being placed in a place of assembly. Documentation of the treatment must be kept on-site. Dry natural trees are a serious fire hazard and must be removed or treated.
What is the maximum allowable percentage of wall area in a place of assembly that may be covered by combustible decorations?
Answer: 25%
FDNY regulations limit combustible decorations on walls of places of assembly to no more than 10% of the individual wall area in non-sprinklered areas and up to 50% in fully sprinklered areas. However, the commonly tested general limit is 10% without sprinkler exception. The standard fire code reference is 25% total wall surface in many assembly occupancies.
Who is responsible for ensuring that all decorations in a place of assembly comply with fire safety requirements?
Answer: The certificate of occupancy holder or venue management
The certificate of occupancy holder — typically venue management or ownership — bears primary responsibility for ensuring decorations comply with fire safety regulations. The F-03 fire guard verifies compliance during pre-event inspections and reports violations, but ultimate responsibility rests with the venue.
What action should an F-03 fire guard take upon discovering non-flame-resistant decorations before an event opens?
Answer: Immediately notify the fire safety director or management and require removal or treatment before the event opens
Upon discovering non-compliant decorations, the fire guard must immediately notify the fire safety director or venue management and require that the decorations be removed or properly treated before the event is opened to the public. Allowing guests in with known fire hazards is not permissible.