F Place of Assembly Permits and Required Signage 2

Question 1

What is a Place of Assembly (PA) permit?

Accepted Answer

A permit required for venues where people gather for entertainment, dining, or other purposes above a certain occupancy

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A building construction permit

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A fire extinguisher purchase receipt

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A certificate for the building's structural integrity

Question 2

At what occupant capacity does a NYC venue typically require a Place of Assembly permit?

Accepted Answer

75 occupants

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25 occupants

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50 occupants

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200 occupants

Question 3

What signage must be displayed near the main entrance of a place of assembly?

Accepted Answer

The occupant load capacity and Place of Assembly permit

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The venue's liquor license only

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The building's address only

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The fire guard's name and phone number

Question 4

Fire exit signs must be illuminated by what means?

Accepted Answer

Internal illumination, external illumination, or self-luminous materials

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Natural daylight only

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Regular incandescent bulbs only

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LED lights only

Question 5

What must a 'No Smoking' sign comply with in a place of assembly?

Accepted Answer

NYC Administrative Code requirements for size, placement, and language

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No specific requirements as long as the message is clear

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Federal EPA standards only

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OSHA workplace safety standards only

Question 6

A fire guard notices that the posted maximum occupancy sign shows a different number than the PA permit. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Report the discrepancy to building management and FDNY

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Use whichever number is higher

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Use whichever number is lower

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Ignore it since both documents exist