F89 Roles and Responsibilities 2

Question 1

When a Fire and Life Safety Director (FLSD) is off-site during business hours, what must be in place to maintain compliance?

Accepted Answer

A qualified deputy or designee must assume FLSD duties

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The building may operate without coverage temporarily

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Building security staff can cover FLSD responsibilities informally

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The building owner must personally assume all FLSD duties

Question 2

Which entity has primary authority to approve a high-rise building's Fire Safety Plan in New York City?

Accepted Answer

The Fire Department of New York (FDNY)

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The building owner or property manager

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The Department of Buildings (DOB)

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The Office of Emergency Management (OEM)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Document the violation and report it at the next quarterly meeting

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Notify the fire department and await instructions before acting

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Post a notice on the door and allow 24 hours for compliance

Question 4

During a fire emergency, the FLSD is responsible for coordinating with responding firefighters. Where should the FLSD meet incident commanders upon their arrival?

Accepted Answer

At the building's lobby command station

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At the floor of the fire origin

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At the nearest stairwell on the floor above the fire

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At the building's main electrical panel room

Question 5

What is the FLSD's responsibility regarding the building's emergency communication system?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the system is operational and tested per the fire safety plan

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Install and repair the system when malfunctions occur

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Operate the system only when directed by the fire department

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Delegate all communication duties to building security staff

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the FLSD's role in tenant fire drills?

Accepted Answer

Plan, conduct, and document fire drills as required by the fire safety plan

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Participate only as an observer and submit a post-drill report

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Delegate drill coordination entirely to the building's security company

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Conduct drills only when requested by the FDNY

Question 7

A new tenant installs a partition wall that blocks a corridor exit sign. What action must the FLSD take?

Accepted Answer

Immediately require the obstruction to be removed or the sign relocated to maintain compliance

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Allow the modification since it is the tenant's interior space

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Notify the tenant in writing and allow 30 days to correct the issue

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Report the issue only if a fire inspection is scheduled