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Emergency Action Plan Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A building's EAP must designate a primary and alternate assembly area. What is the MAIN reason for designating an ALTERNATE assembly area?

    Answer: To ensure an alternative location is available if the primary area is inaccessible or unsafe during an emergency

    The alternate assembly area ensures evacuees have a safe gathering point if the primary area is blocked, compromised, or too close to the hazard.

  2. Under New York City Fire Code, how many fire drills must be conducted in a high-rise office building annually?

    Answer: Two drills per year, one of which must occur between specific months

    NYC Fire Code requires high-rise office buildings to conduct two fire drills per year, with scheduling requirements specified by the code.

  3. During an EAP drill debrief, the FLSD notes that several employees did not know their designated stairwell. What corrective action BEST addresses this gap?

    Answer: Conduct targeted retraining for those employees and update floor warden briefings before the next drill

    Targeted retraining and updated floor warden communications directly address the knowledge gap identified in the drill debrief.

  4. Which communication method is considered the MOST reliable for transmitting emergency instructions to building occupants during a power outage?

    Answer: Battery-backed voice evacuation system or PA system

    A battery-backed voice evacuation or PA system maintains operation during power outages, ensuring reliable emergency communications.

  5. A tenant informs the FLSD that they have added 15 new employees to a floor. What EAP-related action should the FLSD take?

    Answer: Update the floor warden list, occupant count, and brief new employees on EAP procedures

    Changes in occupancy must be reflected in the EAP immediately — updated headcounts, floor warden assignments, and new employee briefings are required.

  6. What is the purpose of the 'accountability' component in an Emergency Action Plan?

    Answer: Ensuring all occupants are accounted for at the assembly area to identify anyone who may still be in the building

    Accountability procedures allow the FLSD and emergency responders to determine if anyone is unaccounted for and may need rescue.

  7. When must a Fire and Life Safety Director notify the fire department during an emergency, according to standard EAP protocols?

    Answer: Immediately upon receiving a confirmed alarm or report of an emergency condition

    Standard EAP protocol requires immediately notifying the fire department upon a confirmed alarm or emergency report, before waiting for personal verification.