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

Answer

A qualified deputy or designee must be designated and present to assume all FLSD responsibilities whenever the primary FLSD is unavailable.

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)

Answer

The FDNY has primary authority to review and approve the Fire Safety Plan for high-rise buildings in New York City.

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

Answer

The FLSD must immediately remove the obstruction and ensure the door self-closes, as open stairwell doors compromise compartmentalization during a fire.

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

Answer

The FLSD should be stationed at the lobby command station to brief and coordinate with the fire department incident commander upon arrival.

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

Answer

The FLSD must ensure the emergency voice/alarm communication system is operational and tested in accordance with the approved fire safety plan.

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 - Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Test

F89 Roles and Responsibilities 2