F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director FLSD Roles and Responsibilities 1

Question 1

When an actual fire emergency occurs in a high-rise building, what is the FLSD's primary duty with respect to the Fire Department upon their arrival?

Accepted Answer

Report to the lobby command post and brief the FDNY incident commander

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Evacuate all occupants before FDNY arrives

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Shut down all elevators and HVAC systems independently

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Notify the building owner and await further instructions

Question 2

How long must an FLSD retain records of fire drills conducted in the building?

Accepted Answer

3 years

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6 months

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1 year

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5 years

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the FLSD's responsibility regarding the building's Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSEP)?

Accepted Answer

Submit the plan to the FDNY for approval and update it whenever significant changes occur in the building

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Draft the plan once and file it with the building owner only

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Distribute the plan exclusively to floor wardens and keep it confidential from tenants

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Post the plan in a single location near the main entrance for all to see

Question 4

Who is responsible for appointing, training, and maintaining a current roster of fire wardens and deputy wardens in a building that requires an F-89 Certificate of Fitness?

Accepted Answer

The FLSD, in coordination with floor tenants and building management

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The building owner, with no involvement from the FLSD

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The FDNY District Office, which assigns wardens directly

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Each tenant independently selects and trains their own wardens without FLSD oversight

Question 5

If an FLSD is temporarily absent from the building during normal operating hours, what must be arranged to maintain compliance with FDNY requirements?

Accepted Answer

A qualified acting FLSD holding an appropriate Certificate of Fitness must be designated to cover the absence

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The building superintendent automatically assumes FLSD duties

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The building may operate without FLSD coverage for up to 24 hours before a violation is issued

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Building management may post a notice deferring all fire safety duties until the FLSD returns

Question 6

Under FDNY regulations, what is the required minimum frequency for conducting fire drills in a high-rise office building covered by an F-89 Certificate of Fitness?

Accepted Answer

Twice per year, with at least one drill per half-calendar year

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Once every two years

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Annually, with at least one drill per calendar year

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Monthly, with documentation submitted to the FDNY after each drill