F80 Documentation and Record Keeping

Question 1

How often must a fire guard make entries in the fire watch log during a tour of duty?

Accepted Answer

Every 30 minutes

Answer

Every 15 minutes

Answer

Every 60 minutes

Answer

Every 2 hours

Question 2

What information must be recorded in the fire watch log book during each patrol entry?

Accepted Answer

Time, location patrolled, and any observations or conditions noted

Answer

Only the guard's name and shift start time

Answer

Only fire alarm activations and emergencies

Answer

The names of all building occupants present

Question 3

How long must fire watch log records be retained after the fire watch period ends?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

30 days

Answer

1 year

Answer

5 years

Question 4

Who is responsible for obtaining an impairment permit before taking a fire protection system out of service?

Accepted Answer

The building owner or their authorized representative

Answer

The fire guard on duty

Answer

The FDNY fire marshal

Answer

The alarm monitoring company

Question 5

When must the FDNY be notified about a planned fire protection system impairment?

Accepted Answer

Before the impairment begins

Answer

Within 24 hours after the impairment begins

Answer

Only if the impairment lasts more than 8 hours

Answer

Only if the impairment affects the entire building

Question 6

What document must a Certificate of Fitness holder carry on their person while on duty as a fire guard?

Accepted Answer

Their Certificate of Fitness

Answer

A copy of the building fire safety plan only

Answer

The building's most recent fire inspection report

Answer

A list of all emergency contacts for the building

Question 7

What must a fire guard record when a fire or smoke condition is discovered during patrol?

Accepted Answer

The time discovered, location, action taken, and who was notified

Answer

Nothing — verbal notification to the fire department is sufficient

Answer

Only the time the fire department arrived on scene

Answer

Only whether the building was fully evacuated