FLSD Building Systems and Elevators 2

Question 1

Phase II elevator operation allows FDNY firefighters to:

Accepted Answer

Manually control individual elevators from inside the car

Answer

Phase II gives firefighters direct in-car control of individual elevators, allowing them to manually operate doors and select floors during fire operations.

Question 2

A sprinkler head activates on the 12th floor. The FLSD should expect the building's fire alarm system to:

Accepted Answer

Activate a local alarm on the 12th floor and transmit a signal to FDNY

Answer

Sprinkler activation triggers a local alarm and automatically transmits a signal to FDNY via the central station monitoring service — this is a waterflow alarm.

Question 3

The primary purpose of a standpipe system in a high-rise building is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide firefighters with a water outlet on each floor for hose connections

Answer

Standpipe systems provide firefighters with pre-piped water outlets (hose connections) on each floor, eliminating the need to run hoses up from ground level.

Question 4

During a fire, the HVAC system in a high-rise should be:

Accepted Answer

Shut down automatically or manually to prevent smoke spread

Answer

HVAC systems must be shut down during fires to prevent smoke from being circulated and distributed throughout the building via ductwork.

Question 5

A floor warden reports that the fire door on the 20th floor stairwell will not close properly. The FLSD should:

Accepted Answer

Tag the door out of service and immediately notify building management for repair

Answer

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.

FLSD - Fire Life Safety Director Practice Test

FLSD - Fire Life Safety Director Practice Test

FLSD Building Systems and Elevators 2