Decorations and Combustible Materials Flashcards
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What is the primary requirement for combustible decorative materials, such as curtains and tapestries, used in a place of assembly?
Answer: They must be flame-resistant or treated with a flame retardant.
To reduce the risk of rapid fire spread, the NYC Fire Code mandates that combustible decorative materials in places of assembly must be inherently flame-resistant or treated with a flame retardant by a certified applicator.
A Fire Guard notices that decorations are placed in direct contact with a light bulb. What is the correct action?
Answer: Ensure the decorations are removed from the heat source immediately.
Light bulbs and other electrical fixtures generate heat, which can easily ignite combustible materials placed too closely. All decorations must maintain a safe clearance from heat sources to prevent a fire.
What documentation must be available on-site for inspection regarding flame-treated decorations?
Answer: A Certificate of Flame Resistance.
The building owner or manager must maintain records proving that materials have been properly treated. An affidavit or certificate of flame resistance from a certified applicator must be available for the FDNY to inspect upon request.
Why are combustible decorations strictly regulated or prohibited in exit pathways like corridors and stairwells?
Answer: They could ignite and fill the egress path with smoke and fire.
The primary danger is that these materials could ignite and rapidly fill the essential escape route with fire and toxic smoke. This would block the means of egress and trap occupants inside the building during an emergency.
Which of the following materials is generally prohibited for use as a decoration in a place of assembly, even if treated?
Answer: Foam plastic materials like Styrofoam.
Highly combustible materials like foam plastics (Styrofoam) and cotton batting are generally prohibited as decorations because they can produce large amounts of toxic smoke and heat very quickly when ignited, even if treated.
A Christmas tree is being set up in the lobby of a hotel. What is a key fire safety requirement for it?
Answer: It must be placed in a stand capable of holding water, and the water level must be maintained.
To prevent a fire, natural Christmas trees must be kept fresh and not allowed to dry out. A key requirement is that the tree must have a fresh cut at the base and be kept in a stand that holds water, which must be checked and refilled daily.