Fire Safety NYC Fire Code 2

Question 1

What is the FDNY notice of violation process for fire safety infractions at construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Written violations that may include fines, stop-work orders, or criminal referral

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A verbal warning only

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A phone call to the contractor

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An email notification only

Question 2

What is the NYC Fire Code requirement for fire extinguisher placement at construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Travel distance to the nearest extinguisher must not exceed 75 feet

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One per building

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Only at the main entrance

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Fire extinguishers are optional at construction sites

Question 3

What happens if a fire guard's Certificate of Fitness expires while they are working?

Accepted Answer

The guard is no longer legally authorized to perform fire watch duties and must be replaced

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Nothing, they can continue until the job is done

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They get an automatic 30-day extension

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The contractor can write them a temporary permit

Question 4

What is required when multiple temporary heating devices are used at the same construction site?

Accepted Answer

Sufficient fire guards to maintain patrol coverage of all areas where devices are operating

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Only one fire guard for all devices

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No additional requirements

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A separate FDNY permit for each device

Question 5

What is the FDNY requirement for fire guard training?

Accepted Answer

Guards must pass the FDNY Certificate of Fitness exam demonstrating knowledge of fire safety and fire watch procedures

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No training is required

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On-the-job training only

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A college degree in fire science

Question 6

What is the FDNY's authority regarding immediate hazards at construction sites?

Accepted Answer

They can order immediate cessation of operations and evacuation if an imminent fire hazard exists

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They can only issue warnings

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They must get a court order first

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They have no authority at construction sites