Building Systems and Elevators Flashcards
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Phase II elevator operation allows FDNY firefighters to:
Answer: Manually control individual elevators from inside the car
Phase II gives firefighters direct in-car control of individual elevators, allowing them to manually operate doors and select floors during fire operations.
A sprinkler head activates on the 12th floor. The FLSD should expect the building's fire alarm system to:
Answer: Activate a local alarm on the 12th floor and transmit a signal to FDNY
Sprinkler activation triggers a local alarm and automatically transmits a signal to FDNY via the central station monitoring service — this is a waterflow alarm.
The primary purpose of a standpipe system in a high-rise building is to:
Answer: Provide firefighters with a water outlet on each floor for hose connections
Standpipe systems provide firefighters with pre-piped water outlets (hose connections) on each floor, eliminating the need to run hoses up from ground level.
During a fire, the HVAC system in a high-rise should be:
Answer: Shut down automatically or manually to prevent smoke spread
HVAC systems must be shut down during fires to prevent smoke from being circulated and distributed throughout the building via ductwork.
A floor warden reports that the fire door on the 20th floor stairwell will not close properly. The FLSD should:
Answer: Tag the door out of service and immediately notify building management for repair
A malfunctioning fire door must be reported immediately for repair. The FLSD must document the deficiency and ensure it is corrected promptly — fire doors are critical life safety components.
The fire command station in a high-rise building provides the FLSD with the ability to:
Answer: Monitor alarms, communicate with floors, and control building systems
The fire command station is the central control point where the FLSD monitors fire alarm signals, communicates with floor wardens via intercom, and controls building systems like elevators and HVAC.