AUC 5 Flashcards
(87 cards)
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A.I.R
3 F
R
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Artist In Residence
Third Floor
Rear
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Sign specifications established by DoB for Artists Residential Occupancy shall be:
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Metal 8”x10”
2” Black letters on a White Background
7 feet Above sidewalk level
As Close As Possible to the MAIN ENTRANCE on the front wall outside of building
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NEW BUILDING
When the working deck reaches a height of _____ or greater above the ground in a building for which a standpipe is required:
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75 feet
a Permanent or Temporary standpipe system shall be kept in a state of readiness at all times for use by fire-fighting personnel.
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No standpipe shall be considere to be in a state of readiness unless it is:
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PAINTED RED
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Construction on New Building:
The standpipe system shall serve all floors:
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Where the PERMANENT STAIRS are required
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Where is the standpipe riser capped in a building under going demo?
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Capped Above the Outlet ON THE FLOOR IMMEDIATELY BELOW the floor being demolished.
Ex. Demo 30 - capped above 29th floor outlet
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Standpipe Pressurized Alarm Systems:
New Buildings higher than 75 feet-
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Temporary and Permanent dry standpipes must have an air-pressurized alarm
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Prior Notification for scheduled work: contractors must
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notify Fire Department before any planned alarm deactivation
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Fire Dept hose connections shall be kept free from obstruction and shall be marked by a metal sign reading “Standpipe Connection” and:
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by a RED LIGHT at Night
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Standpipes may be used for a purpose other than to supply water for firefighting operations, like supplying water or compressed air for construction or demo ops:
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provided At Least ONE standpipe riser is maintained at all times for firefighting ops
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All Exposed standpipes and sprinkler piping must be painted:
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RED
exception - Branch piping
12
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Dedicated standpipe valve handles must be painted:
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RED
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Combination standpipe valve handles must be painted:
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YELLOW
14
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Dedicated sprinkler valve handles must be painted:
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GREEN
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A metal sign must be present at the siamese connection for the sprinkler system reading “SPRINKLER SIAMESE CONNECTION” with;
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a RED LIGHT over the sign; MUST BE LIT AT NIGHT
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Sprinkler System Requirements:
The red paint shall be maintained during:
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ANY alteration operation
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When demolition starts, the sprinkler risers shall be capped:
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immediately below the floor being demolished
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During the course of construction of a new building, or in spaces being added to an existing building, at least one permanent stair shall be brought to within:
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a distance of 40 feet OR 4 Floors below the Working Deck at all times
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In all other locations where permanent stairs will be required, a temporary or permanent stair shall be brought:
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to within a distance of 40 feet or 4 floors below the working deck at all times
20
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Whenever construction or demolition work reaches a height greater than ______ at least one elevator kept in readiness at all times for fire department use.
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75 feet
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The maximum distance between the highest accessible floor from a temporary elevator or hoist and the working deck of the building under construction or demolition:
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shall be no more than 75 feet OR 7 floors
22
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What is the working deck in
- Concrete construction:
- Steel Construction:
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- Floor being formed
2. floor where metal decking and steel components are being placed BEFORE CONCRETE IS POURED
23
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Open fires shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of:
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one portable fire extinguisher or garden hose connected to an Approved water supply, shall be available for immediate use.
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If devices similar to Open Fires (like patio fireplace, solid-fuel burning portable heaters etc) are found by Fire officials, they should:
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Order the use of these devices DISCONTINUED IMMEDIATELY
No further action required at this time
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If the use of an outdoor fireplace becomes a chronic problem at the same location:
Order the use of the outdoor fireplace Discontinued Immediately and SERVE A SUMMONS at this time for Failure to Comply
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Exception to the "Open Fires" is:
Outdoor decorative GAS appliance - Natural Gas Fueled, no other fuel sources are allowed
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Outdoor decorative gas appliances should be at least:
- 5 feet from any building or structure
- not be beneath or closer than 5 feet to combustible decoractions and overhangs, awnings, sun control devices or similar combustible attachments
- not within 5 feet or exits or exit discharges
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Installation requirements for outdoor decorative gas appliances:
Valid FDNY Permit
Fire Extinguishers installed min. 10 ft and max. 20 ft from appliance
Furniture within 5 ft from fire-pit shall have a flame-retardant coating
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Portable outdoor barbecues shall be stored or used:
within 10 ft of any Combustible: waste, material or building surface including roofs and decks. Windows, doors, and other openings within 10 ft shall be Kept Closed
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Group R-2
| Indoor storage of 16.4 oz LPG containers for outdoor portable barbecues ONLY, shall be limited to:
max of 4 containers per dwelling unit
| MD's
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Group R-3
Portable outdoor barbecues designed for use with LPG containes with a capacity of 20 lbs or 16.4 oz may be stored or used on the premises. What is the max amount for each storage?
20 lb LPG containers shall Not be stored or used Indoors, or on any Rooftop or Balcony. A max of 2 may be used to fuel a portable outdoor barbecue. *( 2 in 20)*
Max of 4 16.4oz LPG containers for Indoor Storage *(4 in 16.4)*
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All conduits and piping installations shall be color-coded with continuous, durable, and waterproof reflective or luminescent markings. What colors are the following:
1. High voltage wiring
2. Low voltage wiring
3. Natural Gas piping
4. Other compressed gas piping
5. Fuel oil piping
1. RED
2. ORANGE
3. YELLOW
4. Yellow LABELED at regular intertvals with the type of gas
5. YELLOW with BLACK STRIPES /////
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The entrance door to a multi-floor dwelling unit in a Group R-1 or R-2 building or occupancy shall be identified:
on the Door JAMB on the Public Corridor side of the door, NOT MORE THAN 12" from the Bottom of the door - indicating dwelling unit number and/or letter
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Storage of flammable liquids:
shall Not be allowed in basements, cellars, or other areas below grade
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Storage of combustible liquids:
Shall Be allowed to be stored in basements, cellars, or other areas below grade PROVIDED THAT THESE AREAS ARE PROTECTED THROUGHOUT BY A SPRINKLER SYSTEM
*Exception is Class IIIB combustible liquids are allowed...not protected thruout when not less than 2 hour fire resistance rating
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Fire protection systems color-coded as follows:
1. Standpipe and/or yard hydrant systems:
2. Automatic sprinkler systems (wet or dry)
3. Nonautomatic sprinkler systems (including fog spray systems)
4. Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems
5. Steam extinguishing systems
6. Foam extinguishing systems
1. piping, valve bodies + handles, hydrants and hydrant or hose houses = RED W/ Contrasting WHITE BANDS
2. piping and valve bodies + handles = RED W/ Contrasting BRIGHT GREEN BANDS
3. piping and valve bodies + handles = RED W/ Contasting ALUMINUM BANDS
4. piping and valve bodies and handles = RED W/ Contrasting BROWN BANDS
5. piping and valve bodies and handles = RED W/ Contrasting BLACK BANDS
6. piping, valve bodies and handles, hydrants and hydrant or hose houses = RED W/ ORANGE BANDS
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Illegal storage and use of LPG is enforced with:
Immediate Summons and Confiscation through teh Vendor or FDNY
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In what circumstance may a single LPG container with a capacity not greater than 16.4 oz be used below grade?
Emergency Indoor Repairs, provided that container not left unattended
Except in an Occupied Place of Public Assembly
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LPG containers with a capacity of more than 20 lbs shall be moved to another floor of the building only by:
- Freight elevator
- Construction elevator
- Passenger elevator when approved + occupied only by those persons engaged in moving the containers
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Notification shall be made to the department whenver a standpipe system is or will be out of service:
for ANY PERIOD OF TIME
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Notification that a sprinkler system or fire alarm system is or will be out of service shall be made to the department under the following circumstances:
1. OOS on MORE THAN 1 FLOOR OF A BUILDING
2. Work or Repairs CANNOT be completed, and system restored to service, WITHIN 8 HOURS of the time system was placed or went out of service
3. ONE or MORE other fire protection systems in the area WILL ALSO BE OOS AT THE SAME TIME.
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Upon notification of an out of service fire protection system:
Immedately Investigate with members and apparatus
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What is an exception to immediately investigating a notification of an out of service fire protection system?
Shut down for scheduled inspections, testing, or maintenance, and the system will be placed BACK IN SERVICE PRIOR TO END OF THE BUSINESS DAY
(Unless the officer feels an inspection is required)
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When a fire protection system is found to be OOS during an inspection or routine response:
Request a Battalion Chief to respond - IF the officer feels it is necessary
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When should the officer request a Battalion Chief to respond for a fire protection system found to be OOS?
Occupancies that have a Large Life Hazard, Large Property Value, or if Sprinkler Head Replacement is Considered
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Does the FDNY provide tags to be placed on out of service or partially out of service fire protection systems?
NO - responsibility of the Impairment Coordinator or Owner
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Consider issuing a VO to:
Provide a fire watch by a Fire Guard - until the system is returned to service, unless a vacate order would be more appropriate.
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What is the exception to Fire Guard?
Impairment Coordinator or Other Building Staff TRAINED AND KNOWLEDGABLE in conducting a fire watch, may conduct a fire watch in lieu of a fire guard DURING THE INITIAL 4 HOURS of a planed removal from service, or after discovery of an unplanned OOS condition.
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Each fire guard shall not exceed:
more than 50,000 sq ft
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If an OOS fire protection system has been discovered as the result of a routine inspection, complaint or FD operation and it has not been previously reported:
SERVE AN IMMEDIATE SUMMONS for FAILURE TO NOTIFY
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Upon return to quarters, only forward documents if the system will be out of service:
for More Than a Business Day AND system impacts a Commercial Occupancy or a Residential with a Large Life Hazard
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If an alarm system has activated, however, no access is available:
conduct exterior inspection. If no exterior indications of a fire condition notify dispatcher to notify the alarm company.
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If a water flow alarm has activated for a sprinkler system, however, no access is available:
1. conduct exterior inspection
2. Ask dispatcher if alarm has reset (if yes, no further action)
3. If no, consider forcible entry - notify dispatcher to notify alarm company.
Dispatcher directs alarm company to notify responsible party confirm if system is shut down...If sprinkler system is not monitored by an alarm Notify Fire Marshals for potential notification to the responsible party.
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If a standpipe system is discovered to be out of service during an operation/inspection and no responsible party is present:
NOTIFY FIRE MARSHALS for potential notification to the responsible party
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the FDNY does not replace sprinkler heads in:
Compactor Chutes
Shafts
Other unsafe areas as determined by IC
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Written notification of absent/defective smoke detector:
Forward to the Bureau of Fire Prevention's Field Public Operations Support Unit (FPOSU)
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Verbal notification of absent/defective smoke detector:
Refer complainant to Department of Housing Preservation and Development by dialing 311
- for further information call Bureau of Fire Prevention's Field Public Operations Support Unit (FPOSU)
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Regular enforcement of CO detector requirements in residential premises is being assumed by:
HPD and DOB
complaints from the public regarding the installation and/or maintenance of CO detectors in residential premises shall be referred to 311 for Follow-Up by HPD or DOB
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At street festivals and outdoor gatherings, fire appratus access shall be provided, by maintaining an unobstructed fire lane of:
Not Less Than 15 Feet in Width
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At street festivals and outdoor gatherings, fire hydrants and fire alarm boxes shall conspicuously be marked by a:
SOLID YELLOW CIRCLE 12" in Diameter in the CENTER of the EMERGENCY ACCESS LANE to indicate the location of each fire hydrant within the boundaries of the event
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Inspection of Buildings with Steel Plating
Admin company should complete and submit a CIDS Card via the ecids application on the intranet. CIDS Card should specify:
1. Location of Steel Plating
2. Areas Covered by Sprinkler System
3. Location of Shut Offs and any other pertinent information
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Immediate Criminal Summons:
violations requiring an immediate summons (e.g., Locked Exit, Smoking On A Construction Site, Illegal Storage of LPG, Illegal Use Of Kerosene Space Heaters)
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If no authorized person is at the premise to accept a forthwith VO, the officer should:
prepare and serve a FDNY Summons
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How many VC's are to be cited on each FDNY Summons?
7
| if a member observes violations that fall into more than 7 VCs, issue an additional FDNY Summons
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How do you enter the Respondent on an FDNY Summons?
if the violation is against the building, name the building owner
If the building owner is a corporation, name the corporation
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Do you write an FDNY Summons to a tenant?
Only if the violation is of something that the tenant has complete control over
(range hood unit in a restaurant or fire extinguishers in a store or office)
**DO NOT write summons to a Tenant of a Multpile Dwelling
for example: the entry for a violation against John's Pizza in which the pizzeria is a tenant in the building:
Respondent: John's Pizza
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What is the last resort if unable to determine the owner's name to issue the summons?
Respondent shall be identified with the entry "OWNER OF" followed by the building address
Respondent: OWNER OF 34 JONES STREET
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What are the ways to conspicuously affixing the FDNY Summons upon a premise where the violation has occurred?
1. individual respondent - directly upon the owner
2. Partnership respondent - person authorized to accept service of process at premise: (1) any partner; or (2) any managing or general agent of the partnership
3. Corporate respondent - (1) a corporate officer (2) any corporate director (3) any managing or general agent of the corporation (4) any person authorized by appointment to receive service of process
4. Affixing of Summons and Hearing: when unable to identify or locate owner - affix the GREEN Copy and GOLD Copy to the premise itself by taping it to a conspicuos place, prefereably with the use of masking tape.
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How do you affix of summons and hearing when unable to identify or locate an owner?
affix the GREEN Copy and GOLD Copy to the premise itself by taping it to a conspicuos place, prefereably with the use of masking tape.
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What are the recommended locations for taping the FDNY Summons at commercial premises?
- Door to the Office of the Building's Manager
| - Any WALL in the MAIN LOBBY, preferably near the buildings securiy desk
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What are the recommended locations for taping the FDNY Summons at multiple dwellings?
- Door to the Superintendent's Residence or Office
- WALL near the Building's Mailboxes or Notice Board
- Any Wall in Main Lobby
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When a member is serving a 10-35 FDNY Summons upon the owner of a private dwelling and the owner is not home to accept service:
member may post summons outside the home either between the Main Entrance Door And A Storm Door, on the Outside of the Main Door Within the Vicinity of the Mailbox.
NEVER INSIDE A MAILBOX
counter top or desk top is NOT Permitted
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true or false
Under no circumstance shall Department personnel give a FDNY Summons to an employee at the premises that is the subject of the violation, unless that employee is authorized to accept service on behalf of the respondent.
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Compliance dates should fall ________________.
Forthwith orders and ordes with one oher compliance date may be written on the same order, however, violations should be grouped to have a common date and/or time for compliance. The recommendation is to use _____________ when compiance times are not consistent or multiple violations are cited and additional space is needed on the VO.
On a Scheduled BISP period
Separate Orders
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If the VO is not corrected within the compliance time the officer may allow an extension if ___% of the required work has been completed.
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a progress notation shall be made on the back of the reinspection copy
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When a forthwith compliance is ordered, do not use military time. The word "forthwith" shall be construed as:
approximately 24 hours
when "immediately" is used, the work is to remedy the condition at that time
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What is an APIC?
Approved Person In Charge
anyone who has control over the premises.
*do not put the owner's name on the sumons when someone else is served the summons
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Can you issue a summons to an APIC in a building where a VO was issued?
YES
| this person does not have to be the same person the VO was issued to.
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If a defendant refuses to take a summons:
you may Drop the summons in their Direct Vicinity (ex. at their feet, in front door if they refuse to open)
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If a defendant leaves before you have an opportunity to serve the summons:
you may leave it with another person at the premises who is of suitbale age (18 or older) and discretion. If this person refuses you may leave it in their direct vicinity.
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If a defendant destroys or discards the summons after you serve them:
the summons was STILL PROPERLY SERVED
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Company officers shall, upon receipt of a complaint or notification from any source relating to conditions involving possible violations of law at premises or locations within the unit's administrative district:
cause PROMPT inspection to determine actual condition.
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Upon receipt of a complaint for premises or locations not within their administrative districts, company officers shall:
accept the particulars, record same in company journal, and promptly convey all necessary info to the proper unit by telephone.
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Complaints related to Places of Public Assembly such as theaters, sports arenas, convention halls, dance halls, cabarets or similar occupancies shall be:
IMMEDITAELY TELEPHONED to the administrative BATTALION CHIEF.
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Complaints shall be investigated promptly, but must be investigated:
WITHIN 24 HOURS after receipt
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After investigating a complaint, the officer shall fax an Unendorsed copy of the A-17 (Final or Interim):
to the BISP Unit immediately after conducting an investigation.
if access is not possible after this investigation, the Interim Report box in upper right hand corner shall be marked.
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Investigating Complaints
| if the investigation cannot be completed after 72-hour time limit:
a Telephone notification shall be made to the **BISP UNIT**
| bluff answer will be battalion*
