F89 Life Safety Measures 5

Question 1

A building's fire safety plan must be reviewed and resubmitted to the FDNY whenever:

Accepted Answer

There is a change in occupancy, building use, or significant alteration affecting life safety systems

Answer

Material changes in occupancy or building configuration that affect egress or fire protection systems trigger a mandatory fire safety plan update and resubmission.

Question 2

During a high-rise fire, the elevator bank serving the fire floor should be:

Accepted Answer

Recalled to the lobby and taken out of service or placed under FDNY control

Answer

Upon fire alarm activation, elevators are recalled to the lobby under Phase I Emergency Recall to prevent occupants from inadvertently traveling to the fire floor.

Question 3

Which action by a floor warden is INCORRECT during a fire emergency?

Accepted Answer

Using a personal elevator to assist a mobility-impaired occupant to the lobby

Answer

Floor wardens must never use elevators during a fire emergency because elevators are recalled and removed from normal service for safety.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a building's fire safety director log?

Accepted Answer

To document inspections, drill results, equipment tests, and emergency events for regulatory compliance

Answer

The FLSD log is a legal record used by FDNY inspectors to verify that required drills, inspections, and emergency responses have been properly conducted.

Question 5

When conducting a fire drill post-drill evaluation, the FLSD should focus MOST on:

Accepted Answer

Identifying deficiencies in warden performance, egress routes, and communication systems

Answer

The post-drill evaluation is designed to identify and correct gaps in warden readiness, egress path effectiveness, and fire command communication before a real emergency.

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 Life Safety Measures 5