Fire Watch Procedures Flashcards
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When is a fire watch required in a building in New York City?
Answer: When a required fire suppression or alarm system is out of service
A fire watch is required by NYC Fire Code whenever a required fire protection system (sprinkler, standpipe, or alarm) is impaired or out of service.
How often must a fire guard patrol each floor during a fire watch?
Answer: Once every hour
NYC Fire Code requires the fire guard to patrol each floor at least once per hour during a fire watch.
What is the primary purpose of a fire watch log?
Answer: To document patrol times, observations, and any hazards found
The fire watch log must document the time of each patrol, conditions observed, and any fire hazards or incidents found.
When a fire guard discovers a fire during a patrol, what is the FIRST action to take?
Answer: Activate the nearest fire alarm pull station and call 911
The fire guard must immediately activate the building's fire alarm and call 911 so the FDNY can respond without delay.
A fire watch must begin how soon after a fire protection system goes out of service?
Answer: Immediately upon impairment
NYC Fire Code requires the fire watch to begin immediately when a required fire protection system becomes impaired.
Which agency must be notified when a fire watch is established in New York City?
Answer: The New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
The FDNY must be notified whenever a fire watch is established due to an impaired fire protection system.
What should a fire guard do if they find a fire door propped open during a patrol?
Answer: Close the door immediately and document it in the fire watch log
Fire doors must be kept closed to prevent fire and smoke spread; the guard must close the door at once and record the finding in the log.