F02 Fire Watch Procedures 3

Question 1

When conducting a fire watch in a high-rise building, which area is MOST critical to include in every patrol?

Accepted Answer

Stairwells, mechanical rooms, and all floors including unoccupied ones

Answer

High-rise fire watches must cover all areas including stairwells and mechanical rooms, as fires can start in unoccupied or mechanical spaces.

Question 2

A fire guard is assigned to a building where the sprinkler system is undergoing maintenance. Who is responsible for posting the fire watch?

Accepted Answer

The building owner or their authorized representative

Answer

Under NYC Fire Code, the building owner or authorized agent is responsible for establishing and maintaining the fire watch when a system is impaired.

Question 3

If a fire guard discovers that an exit stairwell door is locked from the inside during a patrol, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

Immediately unlock the door and report it in the fire watch log

Answer

Exit doors must be kept unlocked and accessible during occupancy; the guard must unlock the door at once and document the finding.

Question 4

What is the correct procedure when a fire guard observes a suspicious odor (such as gas or burning) but sees no visible fire?

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the area, notify the fire department, and do not use electrical switches

Answer

A suspected gas or fire odor requires immediate evacuation of the affected area and notification of the FDNY; electrical switches must be avoided because a spark could ignite gas.

Question 5

Which NYC Fire Code section primarily governs fire watch requirements?

Accepted Answer

FC 901

Answer

NYC Fire Code Section FC 901 governs general fire protection system requirements, including the establishment of fire watches when systems are impaired.

F02 - NYC Fire Guard F-02 Practice Test

F02 - NYC Fire Guard F-02 Practice Test

F02 Fire Watch Procedures 3