F02 Fire Watch Procedures 2

Question 1

What information must be entered in the fire watch log after each patrol?

Accepted Answer

The time of patrol, floors covered, and any hazards or unusual conditions observed

Answer

Only the names of occupants encountered

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The building owner's contact information

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The guard's personal identification number only

Question 2

During a fire watch, a fire guard notices smoke coming from a utility closet. What is the correct sequence of actions?

Accepted Answer

Activate the fire alarm, call 911, and do not open the closet door

Answer

Open the closet to investigate, then call 911 if there is fire

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Call the building super first, then the fire department

Answer

Use a fire extinguisher on the closed door before calling anyone

Question 3

How long must a fire watch be maintained after a suppression system is restored to service?

Accepted Answer

Until the system is tested and certified as operational by a licensed contractor

Answer

Until the fire guard's shift ends

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For an additional 24 hours as a precaution

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Until the building owner signs a waiver

Question 4

Which of the following is an acceptable reason to discontinue a fire watch before the system is restored?

Accepted Answer

There is no acceptable reason; the watch must be continuous

Answer

The building is unoccupied overnight

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The owner provides a signed waiver

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Another fire guard takes a break

Question 5

A fire guard must maintain a fire watch log on-site for a minimum of how long after the watch ends?

Accepted Answer

1 year

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30 days

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3 years

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The log may be discarded once the system is restored

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the route a fire guard should take during a patrol?

Accepted Answer

A systematic route covering all floors, stairwells, and common areas

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A random route to avoid predictability

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Only the floors above the impaired system

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The lobby and exits only

Question 7

What does the term 'impairment' mean in the context of a fire watch requirement?

Accepted Answer

A fire protection system is temporarily or permanently out of service

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The building occupancy has changed

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A fire guard is unavailable for duty

Answer

The sprinkler system pressure is slightly low but still functional