F89 FLSD Roles and Responsibilities 5

Question 1

Which scenario requires the FLSD to submit a revised Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan to FDNY?

Accepted Answer

A change in building use, significant alteration, or addition of a new hazardous material

Answer

Material changes to building use, structure, or hazards require a revised FSEP to be submitted to FDNY for approval.

Question 2

What is the FLSD's role regarding elevator recalls during a fire emergency?

Accepted Answer

Ensure all elevators are recalled to the ground floor or designated recall floor and taken out of passenger service

Answer

During a fire, the FLSD must initiate Phase 1 elevator recall to remove elevators from occupant use and make them available only for FDNY.

Question 3

How should the FLSD handle a situation where two floor wardens give conflicting evacuation status reports for the same floor?

Accepted Answer

Assume the floor is not clear, notify FDNY of the uncertainty, and treat it as occupied until confirmed otherwise

Answer

When status is uncertain, the FLSD must default to the more cautious assumption and inform FDNY so they can verify before marking the floor clear.

Question 4

Under what circumstance may the FLSD authorize use of elevators for occupant evacuation?

Accepted Answer

Only when directed by the FDNY Incident Commander and the elevator is designated for occupant evacuation use

Answer

Elevators may only be used for occupant evacuation when an FDNY Incident Commander specifically authorizes it, such as in buildings with occupant evacuation elevators (OEEs).

Question 5

What must the FLSD do after every fire alarm activation, whether real or false?

Accepted Answer

Complete an entry in the fire safety log documenting the event, time, and actions taken

Answer

NYC Fire Code requires the FLSD to log every alarm activation, including false alarms, with details of the response and findings.

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 FLSD Roles and Responsibilities 5