F89 Fire Safety Regulations and Codes 2

Question 1

Which local law requires high-rise office buildings in NYC to have an FLSD on duty?

Accepted Answer

Local Law 5 of 1973

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Local Law 26 of 2004

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Local Law 58 of 2009

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Local Law 141 of 2013

Question 2

What does the NYC Fire Code require regarding fire department access to building keys?

Accepted Answer

A key box (FDNY key box) must be installed containing keys to all locked areas and fire protection equipment rooms

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Keys are not required to be available to the fire department

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Keys must be mailed to the local fire station annually

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Only the building superintendent needs to have keys

Question 3

Under NFPA 1, what is the Fire Code Official's authority regarding imminent hazards?

Accepted Answer

They can order immediate vacation of a building and cessation of hazardous operations

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They can recommend building improvements

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They can only issue written warnings

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They must obtain a court order before taking action

Question 4

What is the FDNY's requirement for posting fire safety notices in residential high-rise buildings?

Accepted Answer

Fire Safety Notices must be posted in or near each elevator and in the lobby

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No posting requirements exist for residential buildings

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Only a notice at the front entrance is required

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Notices are required only in buildings over 40 stories

Question 5

What is the significance of NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code) in NYC fire safety?

Accepted Answer

It provides the foundation for many building and fire code provisions related to means of egress, fire protection, and life safety features

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It is not applicable in NYC

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It only applies to healthcare facilities

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It is a voluntary guideline with no legal standing

Question 6

What records must an FLSD maintain regarding fire protection system impairments?

Accepted Answer

A log of all impairments including date, time, system affected, reason, compensating measures, and restoration

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No records are required for temporary impairments

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Only impairments lasting more than 24 hours need documentation

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Records are maintained by the fire protection contractor, not the FLSD