Fire Code Compliance Flashcards
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Under the NYC Fire Code, what is the maximum allowable storage height for combustible materials in a sprinklered storage occupancy?
Answer: Up to the sprinkler deflector clearance limit
Storage height in sprinklered occupancies is limited by required clearance below sprinkler deflectors, typically 18 inches, as specified in the fire code.
A Fire and Life Safety Director discovers that a fire door in a required exit corridor has been propped open with a wedge. What is the immediate required action?
Answer: Remove the obstruction and ensure the door self-closes and latches properly
Fire doors in required corridors must be kept closed or equipped with approved hold-open devices; a propped door is an immediate life-safety hazard requiring immediate correction.
Which NYC Fire Code section governs the posting of 'No Smoking' signs in buildings where smoking is prohibited?
Answer: FC Chapter 3
FC Chapter 3 covers general precautions against fire, including smoking prohibitions and required signage in buildings and occupancies.
Under NYC Fire Code, how often must a building's emergency action plan be reviewed and updated?
Answer: Annually
The NYC Fire Code requires that emergency action plans be reviewed and updated at least annually to reflect any changes in building conditions or personnel.
A high-rise building installs a new HVAC system. Under fire code compliance requirements, what must be verified regarding smoke control?
Answer: The system must automatically shut down or switch to smoke control mode upon fire alarm activation
HVAC systems in high-rise buildings must be designed to shut down or transition to smoke control mode when a fire alarm activates to prevent smoke spread.
What does 'impairment' mean in the context of NYC Fire Code compliance for fire protection systems?
Answer: A condition where a fire protection system is out of service or unable to perform its intended function
An impairment is a condition in which a fire protection system, or portion thereof, is out of service due to maintenance, testing, or damage.
Under NYC Fire Code, which of the following is required when a sprinkler system will be out of service for more than 10 hours in a 24-hour period?
Answer: Notify FDNY and implement a fire watch
When a sprinkler system is out of service for more than 10 hours in a 24-hour period, the NYC Fire Code requires notifying FDNY and establishing a fire watch.