Temporary Place of Assembly Rules Flashcards

An event organizer plans to set up several small tents, each open on all sides, for a craft fair. According to FDNY regulations for Temporary Places of Assembly, what is the maximum aggregate area these tents can occupy without requiring a firebreak clearance of at least 12 feet between them?

Answer: 700 square feet

FDNY regulations specify that for tents open on all sides, the aggregate area of multiple tents placed side by side shall not exceed 700 square feet without a firebreak clearance of at least 12 feet.

A Temporary Place of Assembly (TPA) permit is issued for an indoor art exhibition expected to last for 45 days. The event organizer states that because attendance will be low on weekdays, an F-04 Fireguard is only needed on the busier weekend days. Which of the following is true regarding this situation?

Answer: The TPA is invalid because it is intended for a period longer than 30 days.

According to FDNY regulations, Temporary Place of Assembly (TPA) permits are generally intended for events lasting 30 days or less. An event planned for 45 days would exceed this typical duration.

You are the F-04 Fireguard for an outdoor street festival. The site plan indicates a required 12-foot wide fire break passageway along one side of the vendor booths. During your patrol, you notice that several vendors have expanded their displays, reducing the passageway to 8 feet in some areas. What is your most appropriate action?

Answer: Immediately instruct the vendors to move their displays to restore the 12-foot clearance.

A primary duty of the F-04 Fireguard is to ensure all fire safety regulations are maintained, which includes keeping fire apparatus access roads and fire breaks clear. An unobstructed fire break of not less than 12 feet must be maintained, and the fireguard must take immediate action to correct any encroachments.

Which of the following is a key component that must be included on a detailed site and floor plan submitted for a temporary tent with an occupant load of 50 or more?

Answer: The location and type of heating and electrical equipment.

For tents with an occupant load of 50 or more, the construction documents and floor plan provided to the FDNY must indicate details of the means of egress, seating capacity and arrangement, and the location and type of heating and electrical equipment.

An F-04 Fireguard is assigned to a multi-day TPA event. What are the requirements for maintaining the fire watch logbook?

Answer: The logbook must be kept on-site during the fire watch and for at least 48 hours after the watch has ended.

FDNY regulations require that a record of the fire watch be maintained on the premises during the watch and for a minimum of 48 hours after the fire watch has concluded. Entries must be made in ink, not pencil.

A Temporary Place of Assembly Certificate of Operation (TPA) is required when an event involves a gathering of at least:

Answer: 75 people indoors or 200 people outdoors.

The NYC Department of Buildings issues a TPA when there are 75 or more people within an indoor space or 200 or more in an exterior open space for a temporary event.