F04 Legal and Regulatory Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under NYC Fire Code, how many days does a Certificate of Fitness holder have to notify the FDNY after a change of address?
- 10 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
- 90 days
Correct answer: 30 days
Certificate of Fitness holders must notify the FDNY within 30 days of any change of address.
Question 2: Which NYC agency has primary enforcement authority over fireguard compliance in places of public assembly?
- NYC Buildings Department
- NYC Department of Consumer Affairs
- FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention (Correct answer)
- NYC Department of Health
Correct answer: FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention
The FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention has primary authority to enforce fireguard and fire safety regulations in places of public assembly.
Question 3: What must a fireguard do if they discover a fire suppression system is out of service during their tour?
- Continue the tour and log it at shift end
- Notify the owner only if the outage exceeds one hour
- Immediately notify the FDNY and the building owner/manager (Correct answer)
- Post a sign and wait for the next inspection
Correct answer: Immediately notify the FDNY and the building owner/manager
An out-of-service fire suppression system is an impairment that must be immediately reported to both the FDNY and the building owner or manager.
Question 4: Which document must a fireguard carry at all times while on duty at a place of assembly?
- Employment identification card
- Certificate of Fitness (Correct answer)
- Building inspection report
- Fire safety plan summary
Correct answer: Certificate of Fitness
A fireguard must carry their valid FDNY Certificate of Fitness at all times while on duty.
Question 5: Under NYC rules, a place of assembly with a capacity exceeding how many persons generally requires a fireguard on duty?
- 75 persons
- 100 persons (Correct answer)
- 300 persons
- 500 persons
Correct answer: 100 persons
NYC Fire Code generally requires a fireguard to be on duty at places of public assembly with an occupant load exceeding 100 persons.
Question 6: What is the maximum period for which an F04 Certificate of Fitness is valid before it must be renewed?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 3 years
The FDNY F04 Certificate of Fitness is valid for a period of three years and must be renewed before expiration.
Question 7: Which regulation specifically governs fireguard duties and requirements for places of assembly in New York City?
- NYC Administrative Code Title 15
- NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
- NYC Fire Code Chapter 4 (Correct answer)
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38
Correct answer: NYC Fire Code Chapter 4
NYC Fire Code Chapter 4 (Emergency Planning and Preparedness) governs fireguard duties and requirements for places of assembly.
F04 Legal and Regulatory Compliance 2
Under NYC Fire Code, how many days does a Certificate of Fitness holder have to notify the FDNY after a change of address?