F89 Emergency Action Plan Procedures 5

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Battery-backed voice evacuation system or PA system

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 Emergency Action Plan Procedures 5