FDNY F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director Certificate of Fitness — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What is the primary purpose of a fire warden's floor search card (searcher's card)?

To document that a complete floor sweep was conducted and all areas checked (Correct answer)
To identify the fire warden to FDNY upon arrival
To provide building access after a fire
To record the number of fire extinguishers on each floor

Correct answer: To document that a complete floor sweep was conducted and all areas checked

The floor search card is used during evacuations to systematically document that all areas of the floor have been checked for occupants.

Question 2: The fire command station (FCS) in a high-rise building enables the FLSD to:

Remotely lock or unlock individual elevator doors on any floor
Receive real-time load capacity readings and weight data for each elevator
Monitor elevator positions and system status indicators for all building elevators (Correct answer)
Directly adjust elevator motor speed from a lobby control panel

Correct answer: Monitor elevator positions and system status indicators for all building elevators

The FCS provides elevator status monitoring capabilities, including position indicators showing where each elevator is located, enabling the FLSD to report accurate information to responding firefighters.

Question 3: Which of the following should you NOT do during a fire emergency?

Evacuate a building through designated exit routes
Re-enter the building without the permission of authorities (Correct answer)
Keep fire doors shut to prevent the fire from spreading
Crawl low under the smoke while breathing only through your nose

Correct answer: Re-enter the building without the permission of authorities

During a fire emergency, re-entering a building without explicit permission from fire department or emergency authorities is extremely dangerous and strictly prohibited. The building may still contain hazards like smoke, structural damage, or reignition risks. Emergency personnel are trained to assess the safety of the building and will only allow re-entry when it is deemed safe.

Question 4: A tenant installs a new server room on the 18th floor without notifying building management. What is the FLSD's obligation?

Update the Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan to reflect the new hazard and notify FDNY if required (Correct answer)
Ignore the change as it is outside FLSD jurisdiction
Issue a verbal warning to the tenant only
Report the tenant to the building owner but take no further action

Correct answer: Update the Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan to reflect the new hazard and notify FDNY if required

New hazards such as server rooms affect fire load and suppression needs; the FSEP must be updated and FDNY notified of significant changes.

Question 5: What is the FLSD's primary responsibility when the fire alarm system malfunctions during business hours?

Post a notice to building occupants and continue normal operations
Notify FDNY and implement a fire watch until the system is restored (Correct answer)
Reset the alarm panel and wait for a technician
Evacuate the entire building immediately

Correct answer: Notify FDNY and implement a fire watch until the system is restored

When the fire alarm system is impaired, the FLSD must notify FDNY and establish a fire watch to compensate for the loss of automatic detection.

Question 6: How should a Fire Safety Director handle an occupant with a mobility impairment who cannot use the stairs during an evacuation drill?

Allow the occupant to shelter in place at their workstation
Direct the occupant to the designated area of rescue assistance and ensure a warden remains with them (Correct answer)
Have the occupant use the elevator immediately
Exclude the occupant from all drills to avoid liability

Correct answer: Direct the occupant to the designated area of rescue assistance and ensure a warden remains with them

Occupants with mobility impairments should be directed to areas of rescue assistance, where a warden stays with them until FDNY arrives.

Question 7: Which section of the New York City Administrative Code specifically requires high-rise buildings to have a Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan?

FC 405
FC 403
FC 406
FC 404 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: FC 404

NYC Fire Code Section FC 404 mandates Fire Safety and Evacuation Plans for high-rise buildings and other specified occupancies.

Question 8: What information must the FLSD relay to the FDNY Incident Commander upon their arrival at the building command station?

A list of all fire wardens on duty
Building occupancy count, fire location, elevator status, and any known occupants requiring assistance (Correct answer)
The building owner's contact information
Only the floor where the alarm was triggered

Correct answer: Building occupancy count, fire location, elevator status, and any known occupants requiring assistance

The FLSD must provide the IC with a comprehensive briefing including fire location, total occupancy, elevator and life safety system status, and locations of occupants needing assistance.

Question 9: When communicating with hearing-impaired occupants during an emergency, a Fire and Life Safety Director should rely on:

Verbal PA announcements at maximum volume
E-mail notifications only
Visual strobes, written notices, and personal contact through wardens (Correct answer)
Telephone calls to their desk extensions

Correct answer: Visual strobes, written notices, and personal contact through wardens

Hearing-impaired occupants require visual alarms, written emergency instructions, and direct warden contact to ensure they receive emergency notifications.

Question 10: During a high-rise building evacuation, which floor is typically evacuated FIRST when a fire alarm is activated on the 18th floor?

The top floor of the building
Only the floor of fire origin
The floor of fire origin, plus two floors above and one floor below (Correct answer)
All floors simultaneously

Correct answer: The floor of fire origin, plus two floors above and one floor below

Standard high-rise EAP protocol evacuates the fire floor plus the two floors above and the floor immediately below as the immediate priority.

Question 11: How often must an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) be reviewed and updated according to NYC regulations?

Every 5 years
Only after a fire incident
Annually (Correct answer)
Every 2 years

Correct answer: Annually

NYC requires annual review and update of Emergency Action Plans to ensure they reflect current building conditions and occupancy.

Question 12: An FLSD receives a report of smoke on the 22nd floor but the fire alarm has not activated. What should the FLSD do first?

Wait for the alarm system to confirm before taking any action
Investigate the report immediately and initiate emergency procedures if smoke is confirmed (Correct answer)
Notify all occupants to evacuate the entire building right away
Call building maintenance to check the HVAC system

Correct answer: Investigate the report immediately and initiate emergency procedures if smoke is confirmed

The FLSD must personally investigate smoke reports immediately and initiate appropriate emergency procedures if smoke or fire is confirmed, not wait for alarm confirmation.

Question 13: An FLSD discovers that a stairwell door is propped open by a resident. What is the correct immediate action?

Document the violation and report it at the next quarterly meeting
Notify the fire department and await instructions before acting
Remove the obstruction and restore the door to its self-closing position (Correct answer)
Post a notice on the door and allow 24 hours for compliance

Correct answer: Remove the obstruction and restore the door to its self-closing position

The FLSD must immediately remove the obstruction and ensure the door self-closes, as open stairwell doors compromise compartmentalization during a fire.

Question 14: What violation classification does the FDNY use for conditions that pose an immediate threat to life safety?

Immediately hazardous violation (Correct answer)
Class 1 violation
Critical deficiency
Priority violation

Correct answer: Immediately hazardous violation

The FDNY classifies conditions posing an immediate threat to life safety as immediately hazardous violations, requiring correction within a very short timeframe.

Question 15: A newly constructed high-rise building is equipped with a Class III standpipe system. An FLSD trainee asks what distinguishes a Class III system from Class I and Class II systems. What is the correct answer?

A Class III system is a dry standpipe charged only when the FDNY connects at the FDC
A Class III system provides both 2½-inch outlets for FDNY use and 1½-inch hose stations with hose for occupant use (Correct answer)
A Class III system provides only 2½-inch outlets for exclusive FDNY use on each floor
A Class III system provides only 1½-inch hose stations with pre-connected hose for occupant use

Correct answer: A Class III system provides both 2½-inch outlets for FDNY use and 1½-inch hose stations with hose for occupant use

A Class III standpipe combines the features of Class I (2½-inch outlets for trained fire brigade or FDNY use) and Class II (1½-inch hose stations with pre-connected hose for occupant first-aid use). This dual configuration ensures both professional firefighter capability and occupant self-rescue options are available on each floor.

Question 16: Which scenario would most likely trigger a SHELTER-IN-PLACE directive rather than a full building evacuation under a building's EAP?

A confirmed structural fire on the 10th floor
A hazardous material release detected in the street outside the building (Correct answer)
A fire alarm activation with visible smoke in a stairwell
A bomb threat with a specific device location inside the building

Correct answer: A hazardous material release detected in the street outside the building

An outdoor hazardous material release makes exiting the building dangerous, making shelter-in-place the appropriate protective action.

Question 17: Which entity has ultimate authority over evacuation decisions in a high-rise building emergency once FDNY is on scene?

The local fire safety bureau
The building owner
The FDNY Incident Commander (Correct answer)
The FLSD

Correct answer: The FDNY Incident Commander

Once FDNY arrives, the Incident Commander assumes overall authority; the FLSD supports and provides information but does not override FDNY decisions.

Question 18: How does the FLSD coordinate with building management on fire code compliance issues?

The FLSD only addresses issues raised by the FDNY
The FLSD identifies deficiencies, reports them to management, recommends corrective actions, and follows up to ensure completion (Correct answer)
The FLSD works independently without building management involvement
Building management handles all compliance without FLSD input

Correct answer: The FLSD identifies deficiencies, reports them to management, recommends corrective actions, and follows up to ensure completion

The FLSD works with building management by identifying fire safety deficiencies, recommending solutions, and tracking corrective actions to completion.

Question 19: Under NYC regulations, what must be posted on each floor of a high-rise building regarding emergency procedures?

A list of all building tenants
A copy of the complete Emergency Action Plan
Only the fire extinguisher locations
A fire safety notice with evacuation routes, stairwell locations, and fire warden contact information (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A fire safety notice with evacuation routes, stairwell locations, and fire warden contact information

Each floor must display fire safety notices showing evacuation routes, stairwell locations, and fire safety personnel information.

Question 20: Under NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, what is the maximum travel distance to an exit in a fully sprinklered office building?

250 feet (Correct answer)
200 feet
100 feet
300 feet

Correct answer: 250 feet

NFPA 101 permits a maximum travel distance of 250 feet to an exit in fully sprinklered business occupancies, increased from 200 feet in non-sprinklered buildings.

Question 21: A building's EAP must designate a primary and alternate assembly area. What is the MAIN reason for designating an ALTERNATE assembly area?

To provide a shaded area during summer drills
To comply with ADA accessibility requirements
To separate evacuees by floor level for accountability
To ensure an alternative location is available if the primary area is inaccessible or unsafe during an emergency (Correct answer)

Correct 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.

Question 22: During warden training, which scenario should be specifically addressed for mobility-impaired occupants?

How to use the freight elevator
Procedures for relocating mobility-impaired occupants to Areas of Rescue Assistance (Correct answer)
How to bypass fire doors for wheelchair users
Training them to use fire extinguishers independently

Correct answer: Procedures for relocating mobility-impaired occupants to Areas of Rescue Assistance

Warden training must specifically address how to assist mobility-impaired occupants to Areas of Rescue Assistance where they can await fire department help.

Question 23: The commercial kitchen in a high-rise building experiences an automatic wet chemical suppression system discharge over the cooking hood. After the system activates, what is the FLSD's most critical immediate responsibility regarding the kitchen operations?

Notify the FACP monitoring station that the activation was accidental and no FDNY response is needed
Increase exhaust fan speed to ventilate the suppression agent from the kitchen
Reset the suppression system control panel and allow cooking to resume once the smoke clears
Ensure that the fuel supply to the cooking equipment is shut off and that cooking operations do not resume until the system has been professionally inspected and recharged (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Ensure that the fuel supply to the cooking equipment is shut off and that cooking operations do not resume until the system has been professionally inspected and recharged

Upon activation of a kitchen hood suppression system, the automatic fuel shutoff must operate to cut gas or electric supply to the cooking equipment. Cooking must not resume until a qualified technician has inspected the equipment, recharged the suppression agent, and confirmed the system is ready for service. Resuming cooking with a discharged or damaged system is a serious life-safety violation and fire hazard.

Question 24: What is the required frequency for testing fire alarm systems according to NYC Fire Code?

Monthly
Annually (Correct answer)
Semi-annually
Quarterly

Correct answer: Annually

Fire alarm systems require annual testing of all initiating devices, notification appliances, and control equipment.

Question 25: A fire investigation reveals that an electrical panel was the ignition source. Which category best classifies this fire cause?

Accidental (Correct answer)
Incendiary
Undetermined
Natural

Correct answer: Accidental

A fire started by an electrical panel failure without human intent is classified as accidental, not incendiary.

Question 26: The building command station (BCS) is temporarily inoperable during an emergency. What is the FLSD's correct course of action?

Suspend emergency operations until the BCS is repaired
Evacuate all occupants immediately due to loss of command capability
Establish an alternate command location and notify FDNY of the BCS status (Correct answer)
Delegate all emergency duties to the building engineer

Correct answer: Establish an alternate command location and notify FDNY of the BCS status

The FLSD must establish an alternate command post and immediately inform FDNY of the BCS outage so the IC can adapt coordination procedures accordingly.

Question 27: Which of the following actions is required by the FDNY when a building's sprinkler system is taken out of service for a planned repair expected to last more than 10 hours?

Notify the building's insurance carrier immediately.
Shut down all non-essential electrical systems.
Post signs on every floor indicating the system is out of service.
Evacuate the building or establish a fire watch. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Evacuate the building or establish a fire watch.

According to NYC Fire Code, when a required fire protection system like a sprinkler system is out of service, the owner must either evacuate the building or establish a fire watch to patrol the affected areas. This ensures a level of safety is maintained during the system impairment.

Question 28: In the EAP, what procedure should be established for a bomb threat?

Follow established search and notification procedures without touching suspicious items (Correct answer)
Ignore the threat unless a device is visible
Immediately evacuate the entire building without investigation
Have security staff search for and handle any suspicious packages

Correct answer: Follow established search and notification procedures without touching suspicious items

Bomb threat procedures should include documenting the threat, notifying authorities, conducting a visual search without touching suspicious items, and following guidance on evacuation.

Question 29: During a partial evacuation of a high-rise building, which floors are typically evacuated first?

Every other floor starting from the fire floor
All floors above the fire floor
The fire floor and two floors immediately above and below (Correct answer)
Only the fire floor

Correct answer: The fire floor and two floors immediately above and below

Standard partial evacuation procedures call for evacuating the fire floor plus two floors above and below to protect those most at risk while preventing stairwell overcrowding.

Question 30: NFPA 101 is the

Elevator Code
Life Safety Code (Correct answer)
National Fire Alarm Code
National Electrical Code

Correct answer: Life Safety Code

NFPA 101 is widely known as the Life Safety Code. This code establishes minimum requirements for the design, operation, and maintenance of buildings and structures to protect occupants from fire and other emergencies. It focuses on egress, fire protection systems, and other safety features to ensure safe evacuation and minimize risks.

Question 31: A Fire and Life Safety Director notices that an exit sign on the 15th floor is not illuminated. What action is required?

Redirect all 15th floor occupants to the floor above until the sign is fixed
Note it in the log and wait for the next scheduled maintenance inspection
Report the deficiency immediately to building management for repair and document it in the fire safety log; post a temporary indicator if required (Correct answer)
Remove the non-illuminated sign to avoid misleading occupants

Correct answer: Report the deficiency immediately to building management for repair and document it in the fire safety log; post a temporary indicator if required

Exit signs must be continuously illuminated and are code-required life safety components. A non-illuminated sign is an immediately reportable deficiency. The FLSD must document it and notify building management for prompt repair. Removing the sign creates greater hazard; waiting for routine maintenance is not acceptable for a life safety deficiency.

Question 32: Which of the following best describes the 'defend in place' strategy sometimes used in healthcare occupancies?

All occupants evacuate the entire building simultaneously
Only the floor with the fire evacuates while all other floors shelter in place
Patients unable to move are relocated horizontally to a safe compartment on the same floor rather than vertically evacuated (Correct answer)
Staff lock all doors and shelter until the fire is extinguished

Correct answer: Patients unable to move are relocated horizontally to a safe compartment on the same floor rather than vertically evacuated

Defend in place involves moving non-ambulatory patients horizontally behind fire-rated barriers on the same floor rather than a full vertical evacuation.

Question 33: Under NYC Fire Code, portable fire extinguishers in a commercial building must be inspected by a qualified person at minimum how often?

Annually
Every 3 years
Every 6 months
Every 30 days (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Every 30 days

NFPA 10, as referenced by the NYC Fire Code, requires that portable extinguishers be visually inspected at least monthly (every 30 days).

Question 34: Under New York City Fire Code, how many fire drills must be conducted in a high-rise office building annually?

One drill per month
Four drills per year, one per quarter
Two drills per year, one of which must occur between specific months (Correct answer)
One drill per year

Correct 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.

Question 35: A sprinkler flow alarm activates on the 18th floor of a high-rise building. The FLSD investigates via phone to the floor warden and learns a sprinkler head activated due to accidental damage. What FCC action is appropriate after FDNY has inspected and authorized reset?

Notify the alarm monitoring company to reset the panel remotely
Leave the alarm in active state permanently until a licensed sprinkler contractor repairs the head
Reset the alarm panel immediately to clear the signal without waiting for FDNY
Reset the alarm panel and restore the sprinkler system to normal service only after FDNY authorizes and the system is back in working order (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Reset the alarm panel and restore the sprinkler system to normal service only after FDNY authorizes and the system is back in working order

Alarm panel reset must only occur after FDNY has inspected, the impairment is resolved, and FDNY authorizes the reset. Resetting before FDNY authorization is a violation; leaving the panel in alarm indefinitely impairs the building's ability to detect future events. The FLSD — not a remote party — performs the reset at the FCC.

Question 36: A 'Class E' occupancy under New York City Fire Code refers to:

Entertainment venues with a capacity exceeding 300 persons
Commercial office buildings with a total gross floor area exceeding 6,000 square feet above grade (Correct answer)
Educational facilities with children under age 12
Emergency medical facilities operating 24 hours a day

Correct 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.

Question 37: In a New York City high-rise building, a 'means of egress' consists of which three components?

Exit access, exit, and exit discharge (Correct answer)
Exit door, elevator lobby, and fire escape
Fire door, refuge area, and exit sign
Stairwell, corridor, and lobby

Correct answer: Exit access, exit, and exit discharge

Under the NYC Building Code and NFPA 101, a complete means of egress has three parts: the exit access (path leading to the exit), the exit itself (the protected stairwell or other protected way), and the exit discharge (path from the exit to the public way). Understanding this structure is fundamental to the FLSD's evacuation planning duties.

Question 38: What is the role of a 'searcher' or 'area warden' distinct from a 'floor warden' in an evacuation plan?

The searcher assists occupants with mobility impairments at areas of rescue assistance
The searcher operates the elevator controls during evacuation
The searcher systematically checks restrooms, conference rooms, and other areas for occupants who may not have heard the alarm (Correct answer)
The searcher coordinates with FDNY at the command post

Correct answer: The searcher systematically checks restrooms, conference rooms, and other areas for occupants who may not have heard the alarm

Searchers are assigned to check non-obvious spaces like restrooms and conference rooms to ensure no one is left behind during evacuation.

Question 39: A deluge sprinkler system differs from a pre-action system because:

Deluge uses closed sprinkler heads while pre-action uses open heads
Deluge systems are only used in residential occupancies
Deluge uses open sprinkler heads and discharges water from all heads simultaneously upon detection (Correct answer)
Deluge requires two detection events while pre-action requires one

Correct answer: Deluge uses open sprinkler heads and discharges water from all heads simultaneously upon detection

Deluge systems have open (unplugged) heads and flood the entire protected area when the deluge valve opens upon detector activation.

Question 40: An FLSD observes a supervisory signal on the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) for a sprinkler control valve on the 25th floor. What is the most likely meaning of this signal?

The control valve for the 25th-floor sprinkler zone is not in its fully open position. (Correct answer)
The sprinkler system on the 25th floor has activated due to a fire.
A manual pull station on the 25th floor has been activated.
There is a general system malfunction in the FACP.

Correct answer: The control valve for the 25th-floor sprinkler zone is not in its fully open position.

A supervisory signal indicates a problem with the condition of the fire protection system, not necessarily a fire. For a sprinkler control valve, it typically means the valve has been partially or fully closed, which would impair the system's ability to function in a fire. An alarm signal would indicate water flow or pull station activation.

Question 41: What is the primary role of a floor warden during a building evacuation?

Shutting down HVAC systems
Communicating with the fire department
Operating the fire alarm panel
Directing occupants to designated stairwells and assembly areas (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Directing occupants to designated stairwells and assembly areas

Floor wardens are responsible for directing occupants to safe evacuation routes and ensuring orderly movement to assembly areas.

Question 42: What is the minimum education or experience requirement to obtain an F-89 Certificate of Fitness?

10 years of fire department experience
A high school diploma only
A college degree in fire science
Completion of an FDNY-approved fire safety director course and passing the FDNY exam (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Completion of an FDNY-approved fire safety director course and passing the FDNY exam

To obtain an F-89 certificate, candidates must complete an FDNY-approved training course and pass the FDNY-administered written examination.

Question 43: Under IBC Section 403, a building is classified as a high-rise when its occupied floor is located above what height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access?

55 feet
75 feet (Correct answer)
50 feet
100 feet

Correct answer: 75 feet

IBC Section 403 defines high-rise buildings as those with an occupied floor more than 75 feet above the lowest fire department access level.

Question 44: What is the primary purpose of Phase I elevator recall during a fire emergency?

To send elevators to the floor above the fire for firefighter staging
To allow occupants to quickly evacuate using elevators
To automatically return all elevators to a designated recall floor for fire department use (Correct answer)
To lock all elevators between floors until the fire is contained

Correct answer: To automatically return all elevators to a designated recall floor for fire department use

Phase I elevator recall automatically returns elevators to a designated floor so firefighters can access and control them without encountering building occupants.

Question 45: A pre-action sprinkler system requires which TWO conditions before water is released?

Manual pull station AND alarm panel acknowledgment
Smoke detection AND sprinkler head activation (Correct answer)
Smoke detection AND water pressure drop
High heat AND low pressure

Correct answer: Smoke detection AND sprinkler head activation

Pre-action systems require both detection device activation and sprinkler head fusing before water discharges, providing double-interlock protection.

Question 46: How long must an FLSD retain records of fire drills conducted in the building?

3 years (Correct answer)
6 months
1 year
5 years

Correct answer: 3 years

FDNY regulations require the FLSD to retain fire drill records for a minimum of three years so that inspectors can verify compliance with required drill frequencies and procedures.

Question 47: What does NFPA 25 govern and why is it important to the FLSD?

Inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems (Correct answer)
Installation of new fire alarm systems
Fire department emergency response procedures
Building construction fire ratings

Correct answer: Inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems

NFPA 25 establishes the standards for inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems including sprinklers, standpipes, and fire pumps.

Question 48: Which of the following EAP staff members is primarily responsible for searching a designated area, such as a floor or a tenant space, to ensure all occupants have been notified and are following emergency instructions?

The EAP Warden/Searcher (Correct answer)
The Critical Operations Staff member
The Deputy FLSD
The Building Evacuation Supervisor

Correct answer: The EAP Warden/Searcher

The EAP Warden, and designated Searchers, are assigned to specific floors or tenant areas. Their primary role during an incident is to systematically search their area, including restrooms and conference rooms, to ensure all occupants are aware of the situation and are complying with relocation or evacuation orders.

Question 49: What is the significance of a building's fire command center in emergency response planning?

It is simply where the fire alarm panel is located
It is an optional feature in modern buildings
It is a room reserved exclusively for FDNY use
It is the centralized command post equipped with communication, fire protection system controls, and building information for coordinating emergency response (Correct answer)

Correct answer: It is the centralized command post equipped with communication, fire protection system controls, and building information for coordinating emergency response

The fire command center is the nerve center of emergency response, equipped with all necessary systems and information for coordinating building-wide emergency operations.

Question 50: What is the primary purpose of a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) for a building?

To provide an integrated framework for preparing, responding to, and recovering from all hazards (Correct answer)
To document past emergency incidents
To replace the FDNY's role during emergencies
To satisfy insurance requirements

Correct answer: To provide an integrated framework for preparing, responding to, and recovering from all hazards

A CEMP provides an all-hazards framework that integrates preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation strategies for a building.

Question 51: A floor warden reports that 3 occupants from her floor are unaccounted for after evacuation. What is the FSD's first action?

Report the missing persons to the FDNY Incident Commander at the command post (Correct answer)
Announce the names over the PA system to locate them
Wait 10 minutes to see if the occupants self-report
Immediately re-enter the building to search for the missing occupants

Correct answer: Report the missing persons to the FDNY Incident Commander at the command post

Missing occupant information must immediately be reported to the FDNY Incident Commander so firefighters can conduct a targeted search.

Question 52: Where are Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) required to be located in a New York City high-rise building under the Fire and Life Safety Director's oversight?

Exclusively at the lobby security desk
Only in the building's medical office or first aid room
In readily accessible locations as required by building code, typically on each floor or at designated stations, with their locations known to the FLSD (Correct answer)
AEDs are optional equipment; their placement is at the building owner's discretion

Correct answer: In readily accessible locations as required by building code, typically on each floor or at designated stations, with their locations known to the FLSD

The FLSD must know the exact location of all AEDs in the building. NYC building codes and FDNY guidance require AEDs to be accessible, and the FLSD is responsible for ensuring staff know where they are and that they are maintained in working condition.

Question 53: Every building or structure, section, or area thereof such as size, occupancy, and arrangement, shall have at least ________ means of egress remote from each other.

Four
Two (Correct answer)
One
None of the above
Three

Correct answer: Two

Building codes, including the Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), generally require at least two means of egress for any building, structure, section, or area, especially if the occupant load exceeds a certain minimum or if the area is large. These exits must be remote from each other to provide alternative escape routes in case one path is blocked by fire or smoke, ensuring occupant safety.

Question 54: What daily duties should an FLSD perform to maintain building fire safety?

Only respond to alarms; no daily duties are required
Daily duties are limited to checking the fire alarm panel once
Monitor fire alarm and sprinkler systems, verify fire safety staffing, inspect egress routes, and maintain the fire command station log (Correct answer)
Daily duties are delegated entirely to security staff

Correct answer: Monitor fire alarm and sprinkler systems, verify fire safety staffing, inspect egress routes, and maintain the fire command station log

The FLSD has daily responsibilities including system monitoring, staffing verification, egress inspections, and maintaining operational logs.

Question 55: As an element of fuel control, it is recommended that officers do not allow inmates to have ____________ in their possession.

Excessive amounts of books or magazines.
Spray cans of any type.
All of the above (Correct answer)
Games or Puzzles.

Correct answer: All of the above

Fuel control is a vital aspect of fire prevention in correctional facilities. Items like spray cans (which can be flammable or used as accelerants), and excessive amounts of books or magazines (which add to the combustible load) increase the risk and intensity of a fire. Limiting these items reduces available fuel, thereby enhancing fire safety and control within the jail.

Question 56: During a non-fire emergency, such as a chemical spill on a lower floor, the FLSD may determine that moving occupants to a higher floor within the building is the safest course of action. What is this procedure called in the Emergency Action Plan?

In-Building Relocation (Correct answer)
Full Evacuation
Vertical Phased Evacuation
Shelter-in-Place

Correct answer: In-Building Relocation

In-Building Relocation is the controlled movement of occupants from an endangered area to a designated safe area within the same building. This is distinct from sheltering-in-place (staying in your current location) or evacuation (leaving the building).

FDNY F-89 Fire and Life Safety Director Certificate of Fitness

The FDNY F-89 Certificate of Fitness exam certifies Fire and Life Safety Directors responsible for implementing fire safety and emergency action plans in high-rise and other designated buildings in New York City. Candidates must pass two computer-based exams covering fire safety and non-fire emergency components.

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