Life Safety Measures Flashcards
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A building's fire safety plan must be reviewed and resubmitted to the FDNY whenever:
Answer: There is a change in occupancy, building use, or significant alteration affecting life safety systems
Material changes in occupancy or building configuration that affect egress or fire protection systems trigger a mandatory fire safety plan update and resubmission.
During a high-rise fire, the elevator bank serving the fire floor should be:
Answer: Recalled to the lobby and taken out of service or placed under FDNY control
Upon fire alarm activation, elevators are recalled to the lobby under Phase I Emergency Recall to prevent occupants from inadvertently traveling to the fire floor.
Which action by a floor warden is INCORRECT during a fire emergency?
Answer: Using a personal elevator to assist a mobility-impaired occupant to the lobby
Floor wardens must never use elevators during a fire emergency because elevators are recalled and removed from normal service for safety.
What is the primary purpose of a building's fire safety director log?
Answer: To document inspections, drill results, equipment tests, and emergency events for regulatory compliance
The FLSD log is a legal record used by FDNY inspectors to verify that required drills, inspections, and emergency responses have been properly conducted.
When conducting a fire drill post-drill evaluation, the FLSD should focus MOST on:
Answer: Identifying deficiencies in warden performance, egress routes, and communication systems
The post-drill evaluation is designed to identify and correct gaps in warden readiness, egress path effectiveness, and fire command communication before a real emergency.
A 'Class E' occupancy under New York City Fire Code refers to:
Answer: Commercial office buildings with a total gross floor area exceeding 6,000 square feet above grade
Class E designation applies to commercial office buildings exceeding 6,000 sq ft above grade, triggering requirements for a fire safety plan and certificated FLSD.
During a shelter-in-place order for a hazmat event outside the building, the FLSD should:
Answer: Close all windows and doors, shut down HVAC air intakes, and keep occupants inside
Shelter-in-place during an external hazmat event requires sealing the building envelope and stopping outside air intake to prevent contaminated air from entering.