F89 FLSD Roles and Responsibilities 3

Question 1

During a partial evacuation, which floors must the FLSD ensure are evacuated first according to NYC Fire Code?

Accepted Answer

The fire floor and the two floors immediately above and below it

Answer

NYC Fire Code requires the fire floor plus the two floors immediately above and below to be evacuated first during a partial evacuation.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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 3

Which document must the FLSD maintain on-site and present to the FDNY upon request?

Accepted Answer

The Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSEP)

Answer

The FLSD is required to keep the current Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan on site and available for FDNY inspection at all times.

Question 4

When a floor warden reports to the FLSD that an occupant refuses to evacuate, what should the FLSD do?

Accepted Answer

Notify FDNY and document the refusal; do not physically force the person

Answer

The FLSD should relay the information to FDNY, who have authority and training to handle non-compliant occupants, and document the incident.

Question 5

How often must an FLSD conduct fire drills in a high-rise office building under NYC requirements?

Accepted Answer

At least once every six months for each shift

Answer

NYC Fire Code requires high-rise office buildings to conduct fire drills at least twice per year (once every six months) for each work shift.

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test