F01 F01 NYC Building Occupant Safety and Evacuation

Question 1

Under NYC Fire Code, who is responsible for ensuring that building occupants know the emergency evacuation plan?

Accepted Answer

The building owner or managing agent

Answer

Individual tenants

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The FDNY

Answer

The Department of Buildings

Question 2

What is the recommended action for building occupants who encounter heavy smoke in a corridor during evacuation?

Accepted Answer

Return to their unit and use an alternate exit or shelter in place

Answer

Run through the smoke to reach the exit

Answer

Use the elevator to reach the ground floor quickly

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Open windows to clear the smoke

Question 3

During a fire evacuation, why should building occupants NOT use elevators?

Accepted Answer

Elevators may open on a fire floor or lose power, trapping occupants

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Elevators are too slow during emergencies

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Elevator shafts fill with water from sprinklers

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NYC law prohibits elevator use in all buildings during business hours

Question 4

What should an occupant do before opening a closed door during a fire evacuation?

Accepted Answer

Feel the door and doorknob for heat before opening

Answer

Open the door quickly to check for fire

Answer

Call out to see if anyone is on the other side

Answer

Knock loudly and wait 10 seconds

Question 5

What is the purpose of a designated building assembly area after an evacuation?

Accepted Answer

To account for all occupants and keep them clear of the building

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To provide shelter from the weather during an emergency

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To allow firefighters to stage equipment

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To hold occupants who refuse to evacuate

Question 6

Under NYC Fire Code, how must evacuation routes be marked in buildings?

Accepted Answer

With posted floor plans and illuminated exit signs

Answer

Only verbally communicated during fire drills

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With yellow tape on the floor

Answer

On the building's website only