F04 Legal and Regulatory Compliance 2

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?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the FDNY and the building owner/manager

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Certificate of Fitness

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

100 persons

Answer

NYC Fire Code generally requires a fireguard to be on duty at places of public assembly with an occupant load exceeding 100 persons.

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