FDNY Fire Prevention and Inspection 2

Question 1

Which NYC Fire Code provision requires buildings to submit a Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan?

Accepted Answer

FC 404

Answer

FC 202

Answer

FC 501

Answer

FC 308

Question 2

An FDNY inspector finds electrical extension cords used as permanent wiring in a commercial kitchen. This violates fire code primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Permanent use creates an overheating and fire ignition hazard

Answer

Extension cords are not rated for kitchen environments

Answer

Kitchen equipment requires three-prong plugs only

Answer

Extension cords exceed the permitted cord length of 6 feet

Question 3

Under the NYC Fire Code, how must exit signs be illuminated in a place of assembly?

Accepted Answer

By a dedicated circuit with emergency backup power

Answer

By natural light only during daytime hours

Answer

By the building's general lighting circuit alone

Answer

By battery-operated signs tested annually

Question 4

The FDNY Certificate of Fitness for a Citywide Sprinkler System Coordinator (F-58) is required in buildings with:

Accepted Answer

Buildings required to maintain a fire pump under the Fire Code

Answer

Any sprinkler system installed after 1980

Answer

High-rise buildings with more than 100 sprinkler heads

Answer

All residential buildings with wet-pipe sprinkler systems

Question 5

What action should a fire inspector take upon discovering an improperly stored compressed gas cylinder not secured against tipping?

Accepted Answer

Issue a violation notice and require immediate corrective action

Answer

Document the violation and re-inspect in 30 days

Answer

Confiscate the cylinder and transport it to FDNY storage

Answer

Notify NYC DEP for hazardous materials disposal

Question 6

According to the NYC Fire Code, what minimum width must a required means of egress corridor maintain?

Accepted Answer

44 inches

Answer

28 inches

Answer

36 inches

Answer

60 inches

Question 7

Which document must be posted at the main entrance of a building undergoing hot work operations?

Accepted Answer

A Hot Work Permit issued by the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention

Answer

The contractor's insurance certificate

Answer

An NYC Buildings Department Stop Work Order exemption

Answer

A copy of the fire suppression system inspection report