F89 Building Construction and Means of Egress

Question 1

In a New York City high-rise building, a 'means of egress' consists of which three components?

Accepted Answer

Exit access, exit, and exit discharge

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Exit door, elevator lobby, and fire escape

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Stairwell, corridor, and lobby

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Fire door, refuge area, and exit sign

Question 2

A 'fire door' in a high-rise building stairwell is required to be:

Accepted Answer

Self-closing and self-latching, maintaining its rated fire resistance when closed

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Propped open during business hours for convenience and closed only when a fire alarm activates

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Kept permanently locked from the stairwell side to prevent unauthorized floor access

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Made of glass to allow occupants to see conditions in the stairwell before entering

Question 3

Under NYC Building Code, how many means of egress (exits) are generally required per floor in a high-rise office building?

Accepted Answer

A minimum of two remote exits to ensure occupants always have an alternate path if one is blocked

Answer

One exit is sufficient if the floor area is under 5,000 square feet

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Three exits are required for all floors above the 10th floor

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The number of exits is at the building owner's discretion

Question 4

During a fire emergency, why are stairwells in high-rise buildings positively pressurized?

Accepted Answer

To prevent smoke from entering the stairwell, keeping the evacuation path clear

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To supply fresh oxygen to firefighters climbing the stairs

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To slow occupant movement and prevent rushing that could cause falls

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To maintain temperature and ensure occupant comfort during extended evacuations

Question 5

A Fire and Life Safety Director notices that an exit sign on the 15th floor is not illuminated. What action is required?

Accepted Answer

Report the deficiency immediately to building management for repair and document it in the fire safety log; post a temporary indicator if required

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Note it in the log and wait for the next scheduled maintenance inspection

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Remove the non-illuminated sign to avoid misleading occupants

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Redirect all 15th floor occupants to the floor above until the sign is fixed

Question 6

Which of the following actions by a tenant is a fire code violation that the Fire and Life Safety Director must report?

Accepted Answer

Placing boxes and furniture in the exit access corridor, reducing its required clear width

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Storing personal items inside a closed office

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Installing additional lighting fixtures in the office

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Painting the interior walls of their suite