F02 Fire Prevention 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What documentation must an F-02 Fire Guard maintain during a fire watch?
- Building blueprints
- A fire watch log with patrol times and observations (Correct answer)
- Employee attendance records
- Insurance certificates
Correct answer: A fire watch log with patrol times and observations
F-02 Fire Guards are required to maintain a detailed fire watch log documenting patrol times, areas inspected, and any observations or incidents during their watch.
Question 2: When a sprinkler system is partially impaired, which areas must the F-02 Fire Guard patrol?
- Only the basement
- Only the main entrance
- The areas left unprotected by the impairment (Correct answer)
- Every floor of the building regardless of impairment
Correct answer: The areas left unprotected by the impairment
The fire watch must focus on the specific areas that are left unprotected due to the sprinkler impairment, as these are the zones at increased fire risk.
Question 3: What portable fire extinguisher rating is typically required for an F-02 Fire Guard?
- 1-A
- 2-A:10-B:C
- 4-A:60-B:C (Correct answer)
- 10-A:120-B:C
Correct answer: 4-A:60-B:C
F-02 Fire Guards are typically required to have access to at least a 2-A:10-B:C rated portable fire extinguisher during their fire watch duties.
Question 4: Under NYC rules, who is responsible for notifying the FDNY when a sprinkler system is impaired?
- The fire guard
- The building owner or their representative (Correct answer)
- The sprinkler repair company
- The building's insurance provider
Correct answer: The building owner or their representative
The building owner or their designated representative is legally responsible for notifying the FDNY when a fire protection system is impaired and for arranging the fire watch.
Question 5: What is a 'fire watch' as defined by NYC Fire Code?
- Watching fire safety videos for training
- A dedicated person assigned to patrol for fire hazards when protection systems are impaired (Correct answer)
- A digital monitoring system connected to FDNY
- An annual inspection of fire safety equipment
Correct answer: A dedicated person assigned to patrol for fire hazards when protection systems are impaired
A fire watch is a temporary measure where one or more qualified persons are assigned to patrol a building to watch for fires and fire hazards during periods when fire protection systems are impaired.
Question 6: Can an F-02 Fire Guard leave their assigned post during a fire watch?
- Yes, for any reason
- Yes, but only during meal breaks
- No, unless properly relieved by another qualified fire guard (Correct answer)
- No, under any circumstances
Correct answer: No, unless properly relieved by another qualified fire guard
An F-02 Fire Guard must not abandon their post unless they are properly relieved by another person who also holds a valid F-02 Certificate of Fitness.
F02 Fire Prevention 2
What documentation must an F-02 Fire Guard maintain during a fire watch?