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Naming a violation
In a building
Name the building owner as the respondant
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Who to name
Violation against a corporation
Name the corporation as the respondant, a Corp. Is someone who’s name is followed by the words Corporation, Corp , LLC, Inc
Do not use “owner of”
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Name in violation
Condominium
Name “board of managers”and insert address as respondant
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Name in violation
Managing agent
Name managing agent as the respondent
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Name in violation
Tenant
Name of business or entity responsible for occupancy
Do not write an FDNY summons to the tenant of a multiple dwelling.
Only write fdny summons to tenant for something they have complete control over. Example range hood, fire extinguishers in a store or office .
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Who to name in a violation
Unable to determine owner?
As a last resort identify with entry “owner of” followed by building address
What is the max amount of VCs to be listed on a fdny summons?
7
Note: more than 7 VCs issue additional summons
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Which color copies of an FDNY summons get affixed to the premises
Green and gold copy , preferably with masking tape
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Where do you tape an FDNY summons in a commercial premises
Door to building managers office
Or
Any wall in buildings main lobby, if one exists , preferably near building security desk
Where to post FDNY summons in a MD
Order of preference
- )Door to supers residence or office
- )Wall NEAR buildings mailbox (not in mailbox)
- )Any wall in main lobby preferably near main entrance
- )Placed in hallway which building users have regular access
FDNY MAY post summons outside main entrance door !!!
Name the enforcement documents that the FDNY is allowed to post on a premises
FDNY summons is the only enforcement document that can be posted on a premises
Do you issue a FDNY summons for an immediate hazard under normal circumstances?
No! Issue forthwith VO
If there is no authorized person there to accept service of VO for an immediate hazard , THEN you would prepare an FDNY summons
What kind of enforcement document do we write for
A locked exit
Smoking on construction site
Illegal storage of LPG
Illegal use of kerosine heaters
Immediate criminal summons
Do we issue FDNY summons (formerly NOV) to federal, state or non city agencies (MTA, Port authority, tbta)?
No
They are subject to special reports, A8 fire prevention referral or other means
We can issue FDNY summons to nyc agency. e.g nycha
Note : treat CUNY schools as state agency
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When to notify FDNY
For sprinkler or fire alarm system OOS
When More than 1 floor of the building is affected for oos sprinkler or alarm system
Sprinkler: when not repaired and restored within 8hrs
Fire alarm: when OOS for more than 8hours in a 24 hour period
When One or more other fire protection systems are OOS in the area of a sprinkler or alarm system
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Fire alarm activation with no access
What to do
Conduct exterior inspection,
no indications of fire
call the alarm company
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Water flow alarm activated no access
What to do
Exterior survey Ask dispatch to reset If no CONSIDER forcible entry Shut down water Have alarm Co. notify responsible party If no alarm system have Marshalls ID owner
Standpipe OOS and no responsible party notify marshalls for ID of owner
Alaways notify PD for security for forcible entry
Can we replace sprinkler heads
Yes when ordered by a Battalion chief or above
Not in a compactor chute, shaft or any other unsafe area
Need required head and wrench from affected premises
Do not replace if any doubt exists
Admin unit follow up during business hours !
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OOS Fire protection system In a residential occupancy.
There is no owner or building staff present.
What to do
Ask dispatcher to notify OEM
OEM will have HPD provide fire watch
Fire alarm co. Or marshalls will try to locate responsible party
IC should consider using engine as fire watch if HPD not available
Upon return to quarters make proper notifications and summonses
Chap 2 add4 4.6
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After dispatcher notifies OEM for a fire protection system OOS in a multiple dwelling , what are the responsibilities of the ADMINISTRATIVE unit upon return to quarters
Notify first alarm units of particulars
Forward A500 to Div. commander for sprinkler or standpipe OOS
Standpipe/Sprinkler OOS in commercial occupancy FPCU 1 forwarded to FPOSU
Forward A8 to fire prevention in all cases where sprinkler/standpipe system is in doubt
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OOS fire protection system discovered during:
routine inspection?
What do we issue?
Discovered during response?
Inspection: Immediate Summons
Failure to Notify
Response: request BC or notify upon return to quarters if officer feels response is not necessary
Chap 2 add4 sec 4.1
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Who is the person/civilian responsible to ensure safety precautions while a fire protection system is OOS
Impairment coordinator
If owner doesn’t designate an impairment coordinator than the owner is responsible
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Notification to the FD of a planned removal of the standpipe system at a construction site, should be made how far in advance ?
24 hours
Owner/ fire safety manager/ impairment coordinator. Ensure fire watch is continuously maintained 24hours a day
Officer obtains full particulars and makes CJ entry and notify adm unit, if out of admin area.
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Upon notification of fire protection system oos, what is the first action you should take.
Immediately investigate with members and apparatus
Exception: shut down for inspection, testing, maintenance AND will be back in service by end of business day. Unless officers feels it is necessary to investigate
Dept should be notified upon restoration of system. Fire watch shall be provided during this time
