F89 Building Evacuation and Drills Questions and Answers

Question 1

A high-rise office building (Group B occupancy) has just received its initial Certificate of Occupancy.
According to FDNY regulations, how frequently must fire and non-fire emergency drills be conducted for the first two years?

Accepted Answer

Quarterly (every 3 months)

Answer

Annually

Answer

Semiannually (every 6 months)

Answer

Monthly

Question 2

During a required fire drill, the FLSD is informed that a group of occupants on one floor are refusing to participate, stating they are too busy. Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding this situation?

Accepted Answer

Participation in required drills is legally mandated for all building occupants, and employers are responsible for ensuring their employees comply.

Answer

Participation is optional for tenants, but mandatory for building staff.

Answer

The FLSD should document the non-participation and proceed with the drill.

Answer

The FLSD can exempt the floor from the drill if a supervisor provides a written justification.

Question 3

An FLSD is planning a phased evacuation drill for a 40-story building. Which group of floors would typically be evacuated FIRST upon activation of the alarm on the 15th floor?

Accepted Answer

The fire floor and the two floors directly above it (15, 16, 17).

Answer

The top five floors of the building (36-40).

Answer

The fire floor and the two floors directly below it (15, 14, 13).

Answer

The entire building simultaneously.

Question 4

What is a critical procedural requirement for the FLSD or other certified drill conductor when conducting a mandatory fire drill to ensure occupants are familiar with the alarm?

Accepted Answer

Activate the fire alarm system to sound the alarm tones.

Answer

Verbally describe the sound of the alarm over the PA system.

Answer

Play a pre-recorded video of the alarm system activating.

Answer

Distribute written materials describing the alarm tones.

Question 5

The FLSD is conducting a drill and needs to ensure procedures are in place for occupants with disabilities who may need assistance. Which of the following is a recommended practice to incorporate into the building's evacuation plan?

Accepted Answer

Establishing a 'buddy system' and identifying Areas of Refuge or Assisted Evacuation Points.

Answer

Instructing them to use the elevators immediately.

Answer

Designating them as the last group to evacuate after all others have left.

Answer

Requiring them to self-evacuate without any specific assistance plan.

Question 6

Following every fire and non-fire emergency drill conducted in a high-rise office building, the FLSD must document the event. For how long must the written record of these drills be maintained on the premises and be available for FDNY inspection?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

5 years

Answer

Indefinitely

A high-rise office building (Group B occupancy) has just received its initial Certificate of Occupancy.According to FDNY regulations, how frequently must fire and non-fire emergency drills be conducted for the first two years?

A high-rise office building (Group B occupancy) has just received its initial Certificate of Occupancy.
According to FDNY regulations, how frequently must fire and non-fire emergency drills be conducted for the first two years?