F-03 Fire Alarm Systems and Notification Procedures 3

Question 1

What is the role of a Fire Guard when an automatic fire suppression system (sprinkler) activates along with the fire alarm?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate occupants and notify FDNY immediately

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Shut off the water supply to stop property damage

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Wait inside the building to guide sprinkler technicians

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Reset both systems once the fire is out

Question 2

Which statement about false fire alarms at a place of assembly is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Every alarm activation must be treated as a real emergency until proven otherwise

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Repeated false alarms allow the Fire Guard to use discretion about calling FDNY

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False alarms do not need to be logged if FDNY is not dispatched

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Guests should not be evacuated during suspected false alarms to avoid disruption

Question 3

A guest tells the Fire Guard they accidentally activated a pull station. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Treat the alarm as real, notify FDNY, and complete all required documentation

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Accept the guest's explanation and reset the alarm without calling FDNY

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Escort the guest out and then reset the alarm

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Silence the alarm and monitor for smoke for 5 minutes

Question 4

Where should all fire alarm activations, including false alarms, be recorded?

Accepted Answer

In the Fire Guard's logbook with the time, nature, and disposition of the alarm

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Only in FDNY's system after they respond

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On a separate incident report filed monthly with the building owner

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No documentation is required for alarms that do not result in a fire

Question 5

What does it mean when a fire alarm control panel displays an 'alarm' signal versus a 'trouble' signal?

Accepted Answer

An alarm signal means fire or smoke is detected; trouble means a system fault exists

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An alarm signal means a device fault; trouble means fire is detected

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Both signals require the same immediate evacuation response

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A trouble signal is more serious than an alarm signal

Question 6

If a place of assembly's fire alarm system is out of service for maintenance, what additional measure is typically required by NYC Fire Code?

Accepted Answer

A fire watch must be established to compensate for the impaired system

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The venue must close until the system is restored

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Guests must be notified by posted signs only

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No additional measures are required if maintenance is completed within 24 hours

Question 7

What is the maximum time a Fire Guard should take to investigate a fire alarm activation before calling 911?

Accepted Answer

No delay — call 911 immediately upon alarm activation

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5 minutes

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2 minutes

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10 minutes if the building is small