Logbook and Detailed Record Keeping Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of the Fire Guard logbook?
Answer: To maintain a detailed record of all fire watch patrols and any fire safety-related incidents.
The logbook serves as an official, legal record of the fire watch. It must document all patrols, the times they were conducted, any hazardous conditions found, and any corrective actions taken.
Which of the following pieces of information is REQUIRED in the Fire Guard logbook for each patrol?
Answer: The Fire Guard's name, C of F number, and the time of the patrol.
Each entry must clearly identify who is conducting the fire watch and when. This includes the guard's full name, their Certificate of Fitness number, and the specific date and time the patrol or entry is being made.
For how long must the completed Fire Guard logbook be kept on the premises and available for inspection?
Answer: 48 hours after the last entry.
The FDNY requires that the logbook be maintained on the premises and be available for inspection by any FDNY representative for at least 48 hours after the last entry is made. This allows inspectors to review recent fire watch activities.
If a Fire Guard discovers a blocked exit during a patrol, what is the correct procedure for logging it?
Answer: Immediately take action to clear the exit and record the condition, action taken, and time in the logbook.
Any fire safety hazard must be addressed immediately. The Fire Guard must then document the specific hazard found, the corrective action they took (e.g., 'removed boxes blocking Exit 3'), and the time of the discovery and correction.
Who is authorized to inspect the Fire Guard's logbook at any time?
Answer: Any representative of the Fire Department.
The logbook is an official document that must be made available upon request to any representative of the Fire Department. It is a key part of any fire safety inspection of the premises.
All entries in the Fire Guard logbook must be made using what type of writing instrument?
Answer: Ink
To ensure the logbook is a permanent and unalterable record, all entries must be made in ink. Using a pencil or erasable ink is not permitted as it would allow for entries to be changed or falsified.