F Decorations and Combustible Materials 2

Question 1

In a place of assembly, what is the FDNY's requirement for decorative materials on walls?

Accepted Answer

Decorations must be flame-resistant or flame-retardant

Answer

All decorations are prohibited

Answer

Only paper decorations are allowed

Answer

Decorations are only restricted near exits

Question 2

What percentage of wall area can be covered with combustible decorations in a place of assembly?

Accepted Answer

No more than 10%

Answer

No more than 20%

Answer

No more than 50%

Answer

100% if flame-retardant

Question 3

Natural cut trees used as decorations in a place of assembly must meet which requirement?

Accepted Answer

They must be kept watered in a stand

Answer

They are completely prohibited

Answer

They must be coated in flame-retardant spray

Answer

They must be removed within 24 hours

Question 4

Hay, straw, and dry vegetation used as decorations in a place of assembly require what?

Accepted Answer

Flame-retardant treatment

Answer

No special treatment

Answer

Storage in metal containers only

Answer

A special FDNY permit for each use

Question 5

A fire guard notices unapproved combustible decorations at a venue. What should they do first?

Accepted Answer

Notify the event manager and request immediate removal or replacement

Answer

Ignore it if the event has already started

Answer

Call 911 immediately

Answer

Close the venue to the public

Question 6

Compressed flammable gases used to inflate decorative balloons require what at a place of assembly?

Accepted Answer

Storage in approved areas away from exits and heat sources

Answer

Nothing, balloon gas is not regulated

Answer

A separate FDNY inspection for each event

Answer

Balloons must only be filled outdoors