Decorations and Combustible Materials Flashcards

Curtains and draperies in a place of assembly must meet which fire safety standard?

Answer: They must be flame-resistant per NFPA 701

Curtains, draperies, and similar hangings must be flame-resistant and meet the NFPA 701 standard for flame propagation of textiles.

What is the fire guard's responsibility regarding foam plastic decorations?

Answer: Foam must be covered with flame-resistant material or treated

Foam plastic materials are highly combustible and must either be treated with flame retardant or covered with an approved flame-resistant material when used as decorations.

During an event, a fire guard observes decorations blocking a sprinkler head. What action is required?

Answer: Immediately ensure the sprinkler head is unobstructed

Sprinkler heads must never be obstructed. The fire guard must immediately ensure decorations are moved to restore full sprinkler coverage, as blocked heads could prevent fire suppression.

What type of documentation may be required to prove decorative materials are flame-resistant?

Answer: A Certificate of Flame Resistance or test report

FDNY may require a Certificate of Flame Resistance or a test report demonstrating compliance with applicable standards (such as NFPA 701) for decorative materials.

Tissue paper decorations are permitted in a place of assembly under what condition?

Answer: Only if treated with flame-retardant chemicals

Tissue paper and similar lightweight combustible materials may be used if they have been properly treated with flame-retardant chemicals and comply with fire code requirements.

A venue wants to hang fabric banners from the ceiling. What must the fire guard verify?

Answer: That they are flame-resistant and don't obstruct exits, sprinklers, or fire detection devices

The fire guard must verify that ceiling-hung banners are flame-resistant and positioned so they don't block exits, sprinkler heads, smoke detectors, or other fire protection equipment.