Fire Safety NYC Fire Code

Question 1

Which NYC agency enforces the Fire Code at construction sites?

Accepted Answer

FDNY (Fire Department of the City of New York)

Answer

Department of Buildings

Answer

Department of Environmental Protection

Answer

Office of Emergency Management

Question 2

How long is an F-01 Certificate of Fitness valid?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

1 year

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2 years

Answer

5 years

Question 3

What is the NYC Fire Code requirement for smoking at construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Smoking is prohibited except in designated areas away from combustible materials

Answer

Smoking is allowed anywhere outdoors

Answer

Smoking is allowed during breaks only

Answer

There are no smoking regulations for construction sites

Question 4

What must a construction site have before using any temporary heating device?

Accepted Answer

An FDNY permit, a fire guard with valid Certificate of Fitness, and proper clearances from combustibles

Answer

Only a general contractor's approval

Answer

A verbal agreement with the building owner

Answer

Nothing special is required

Question 5

Under NYC Fire Code, who is responsible for ensuring a fire guard is on duty?

Accepted Answer

The owner or contractor responsible for the construction site

Answer

The fire guard themselves

Answer

The building's neighbors

Answer

FDNY headquarters

Question 6

What records must be kept at a construction site regarding fire guard activity?

Accepted Answer

Fire watch logs, Certificate of Fitness copies, and FDNY permits must be kept on site and available for inspection

Answer

No records are required

Answer

Only the fire guard's name

Answer

Records are only needed at FDNY headquarters