Place of Assembly Permits and Required Signage Flashcards

Can a Place of Assembly permit be suspended or revoked?

Answer: Yes, for violations of fire code or safety regulations

The FDNY can suspend or revoke a PA permit for fire code violations, unsafe conditions, or failure to maintain required safety measures including fire guard coverage.

What signage is required to identify fire alarm pull stations?

Answer: Signs or markings identifying the location and use of pull stations

Fire alarm pull stations should be identified with signs or markings that indicate their location and purpose, making them easy to find in an emergency.

Floor plans posted in a place of assembly must show which of the following?

Answer: Exit locations, evacuation routes, fire extinguisher locations, and assembly point

Posted floor plans (sometimes called evacuation diagrams) must show exit locations, primary and secondary evacuation routes, fire safety equipment locations, and the outdoor assembly point.

Are bilingual signs required in NYC places of assembly?

Answer: Signs may need to be in multiple languages depending on the community served

NYC may require signage in multiple languages depending on the community served by the venue. The NYC Human Rights Law and Administrative Code have provisions for language access.

What must a fire guard do if they discover that required safety signage is missing from the venue?

Answer: Document the missing signage and notify management for immediate replacement

The fire guard should document the missing signage in their log and immediately notify management to obtain proper replacements. Depending on severity, additional measures may be needed.

'Area of Refuge' signs are required at which locations?

Answer: At designated safe areas for persons with disabilities during evacuation

Areas of refuge signs mark locations where persons with mobility impairments can safely wait for firefighter-assisted evacuation, typically near stairways with communication devices.