FLSD Building Systems Oversight 2

Question 1

The FLSD is required to maintain a Fire Safety Log that documents:

Accepted Answer

All fire drills, system tests, incidents, impairments, and corrective actions

Answer

The Fire Safety Log must contain comprehensive records of all fire safety activities including drills, system testing, incidents, equipment impairments, and corrective actions taken.

Question 2

How often must high-rise buildings in NYC conduct fire drills?

Accepted Answer

Twice per year — once per shift if building operates multiple shifts

Answer

NYC Fire Code requires high-rise buildings to conduct fire drills at least twice per year, with additional drills required for each shift if the building operates multiple work shifts.

Question 3

A fire alarm control panel shows a 'trouble' signal. This indicates:

Accepted Answer

A system fault — wiring issue, power problem, or device malfunction

Answer

A 'trouble' signal indicates a fault in the fire alarm system itself — such as a wiring break, low battery, or detector malfunction — not an active fire condition.

Question 4

The FLSD's certificate of fitness (F-89) issued by FDNY must be:

Accepted Answer

Carried on the person while performing FLSD duties

Answer

FDNY requires that the certificate of fitness (F-89) be carried on the FLSD's person whenever they are performing FLSD duties in the building.

Question 5

Fire safety plan updates must be submitted to FDNY when:

Accepted Answer

Significant changes occur in building occupancy, use, or fire protection systems

Answer

The Fire Safety Plan must be updated and resubmitted to FDNY whenever there are significant changes in building occupancy, use, construction, or fire protection systems.

FLSD - Fire Life Safety Director Practice Test

FLSD - Fire Life Safety Director Practice Test

FLSD Building Systems Oversight 2