Impairment Control and Fire Watch Procedures Flashcards

A fire watch person notices a closed sprinkler control valve that is not tagged. What should they do?

Answer: Report it immediately to the fire safety director or impairment coordinator

An untagged closed valve is an unrecognized impairment and must be reported at once.

Which of the following is NOT considered a fire protection system impairment?

Answer: A scheduled visual inspection with the system fully in service

A system that remains fully operational during inspection is not impaired.

Before shutting down a sprinkler system for a preplanned impairment, what should be confirmed?

Answer: Necessary parts, tools, and personnel are on site to minimize downtime

Having everything ready shortens the impairment duration.

How should combustible materials be handled in an area with impaired protection?

Answer: Reduce or remove them to lower fire risk

Limiting combustibles reduces fire load while protection is unavailable.

Who typically must approve the use of a fire watch as a compensating measure in New York City?

Answer: The Fire Department (FDNY)

The FDNY oversees fire watch requirements when fire protection systems are out of service.

A fire watch guard leaves the post with no replacement during an active impairment. What is the result?

Answer: The building is left without required compensating protection

A fire watch must be continuous while required, so leaving creates an unprotected gap.

When a fire alarm system is impaired, what is the fire watch's role regarding occupants?

Answer: Alert occupants to evacuate if a fire is discovered

With alarms down, the fire watch must manually warn occupants.