F-03 Place of Assembly Permits and Required Signage

Question 1

What FDNY permit is required for any place of assembly with an occupant load of 75 persons or more?

Accepted Answer

Place of Assembly Certificate of Operation

Answer

Certificate of Fitness

Answer

Special Events Permit

Answer

Certificate of Occupancy

Question 2

Where must the Place of Assembly Certificate of Operation be kept?

Accepted Answer

On the premises and available for inspection at all times

Answer

At the fire guard station at all times

Answer

On file at the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention office

Answer

Submitted to the building's managing agent

Question 3

Which of the following signs is NOT required to be posted in a place of assembly?

Accepted Answer

Restroom location sign

Answer

Maximum occupant load sign

Answer

No smoking sign

Answer

Exit signs over required exits

Question 4

What information must be included on the posted maximum occupant load sign in a place of assembly?

Accepted Answer

The maximum number of persons permitted and the type of arrangement (seating vs. standing)

Answer

The name of the event and the ticket price

Answer

The Certificate of Occupancy number and the date of last inspection

Answer

The fire guard's name and Certificate of Fitness number

Question 5

Which agency must approve a place of assembly before it can legally host events with 75 or more guests in New York City?

Accepted Answer

FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention

Answer

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Answer

NYC Department of Buildings only

Answer

NYC Department of Consumer Affairs

Question 6

What must an F-03 fire guard do if the Place of Assembly Certificate of Operation has expired?

Accepted Answer

Notify the fire safety director immediately and halt the event until the certificate is renewed

Answer

Allow the event to proceed since the physical venue has not changed

Answer

Continue monitoring and note the expiration in the logbook after the event

Answer

Call the FDNY immediately to report the owner