AUC 5 - FIRE CODES & LAWS Flashcards
(101 cards)
1
Q
It should be noted that the Multiple Dwelling Law does not permit the conversion of a loft building to a Multiple Dwelling. Therefore, the occupancy shall not exceed __________ used for living purposes.
A) one individual unit
B) two separate individual units
C) three separate individual units
D) four separate individual units
A
ANSWER: B) two separate individual units
AUC 5 ch 2 add 1
2
Q
According to the NYS multiple dwelling law, Joint Living/Work Quarters for Artists, or General Residential Occupancy of Loft where the occupancy does not exceed two separate individual units all of the following requirements shall be applicable except:
A) The artist’s studio quarters must have adequate means of egress in case of fire.
B) The building must not have any type of occupancy listed as a high fire hazard.
C) The artist must notify the Department of Buildings in writing that a studio exists somewhere in the building.
D) A sign readily visible must be displayed on the outside of the building to indicate to any firefighters responding to a fire in the building that there is an artist residing in the building.
A
ANSWER: C) The artist must notify the Department of Buildings in writing that a studio exists somewhere in the building.
(AUC 5 ch 2 Add 1)
- The artist must notify the Department of Buildings in writing of the EXACT LOCATION of the studio in question so that an inspection can be made to check for compliance with these requirements.
3
Q
The sign specifications established by the Department of Buildings for an artist in residence are correctly listed except for _______.
A) Sign must be of metal or sturdy plastic eight inches by ten.
B) Two inch black letters on white background.
C) Seven feet above sidewalk level.
D) As close as possible to the main entrance on front wall outside of building reading:
A
ANSWER: A) Sign must be of metal or sturdy plastic eight inches by ten. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 ch 2 add 1)
- Sign must be of metal (NOT PLASTIC)
4
Q
During construction, alteration or demolition operations, standpipe systems shall comply with all the following except:
A) When during the course of the construction of a new building the working deck reaches a height of 75 feet or greater above the ground in a building for which a standpipe system will be required, a permanent or temporary standpipe system shall be kept in a state of readiness at all times for use by fire-fighting personnel
B) The standpipe system shall serve all floors where the permanent stairs are required.
C) During the construction phase of a building, the standpipe can be painted any color, but once occupied with residents it shall be considered to be in a state of readiness and painted red.
D) When freezing conditions may be encountered, the system in whole, or the part of the system subject to freezing conditions, shall be maintained as a dry system.
A
ANSWER: C) During the construction phase of a building, the standpipe can be painted any color, but once occupied with residents it shall be considered to be in a state of readiness and painted red. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 ch 2 add 2)
- No standpipe shall be considered to be in a state of readiness unless it is painted red.
5
Q
Existing standpipe systems in structures undergoing a full demolition shall be maintained as dry standpipes. At the commencement of demolition, the standpipe risers shall be capped above the outlet on ______ so as to maintain the standpipe system on all lower floors for Fire Department use. Standpipe hose, nozzles and spanners are _________ to be maintained and may be removed at any time. The red paint shall be maintained during any demolition operations. All existing house check valves shall remain in place until completion of the demolition work.
A) the floor immediately below the floor being demolished, not required
B) the floor immediately below the floor being demolished, required
C) the floor being demolished, not required
D) the floor being demolished, required
A
ANSWER: A) the floor immediately below the floor being demolished, not required
(AUC 5 ch 2 add 2)
6
Q
Which statement is incorrect regarding standpipe pressurized alarm systems?
A) Vacant Buildings Being Demolished: Existing standpipes must be dry standpipes and have an air-pressurized alarm.
B) New Buildings Higher than 75 Feet: Temporary and permanent dry standpipes must have an air-pressurized alarm.
C) Prior Notification for Scheduled Work: Contractors need not notify the Fire Department before any planned alarm deactivation, but must notify the Fire Department if the Standpipes will be Out of Service.
D) Fire department hose connections shall be kept free from obstruction and shall be marked by a metal sign reading, “Standpipe Connection” and by a red light at night.
A
ANSWER: C) Prior Notification for Scheduled Work: Contractors need not notify the Fire Department before any planned alarm deactivation, but must notify the Fire Department if the Standpipes will be Out of Service. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 ch 2 add 2)
- Contractors must notify the Fire Department before any planned alarm deactivation and if the Standpipes will be Out of Service.
7
Q
Standpipes may be used for a purpose other than to supply water for firefighting operations, including but not limited to supplying water or compressed air for construction or demolition operations, provided at least ___ standpipe riser(s) is/are maintained at all times for firefighting operations. Where the standpipe is used to supply water for construction or demolition operations and freezing conditions may occur, the standpipe shall be completely drained after use to prevent freezing.
A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four
A
ANSWER: A) one
AUC 5 ch 2 add 2
8
Q
Units inspecting standpipe systems shall pay particular attention to ________, as well as the condition of floor and section valves.
A) the condition of piping on the top floor immediately above the highest outlet connection
B) the condition of piping on the floor immediately below the highest floor being constructed
C) the condition of piping in the basement area immediately above the Siamese connection
D) the condition of piping in the basement area immediately below the Siamese connection
A
ANSWER: D) the condition of piping in the basement area immediately below the Siamese connection
(AUC 5 ch 2 add 2)
9
Q
All buildings, no matter the size or occupancy must comply with these new color requirements. Which requirement is listed correctly?
A) All exposed standpipes must be painted red and sprinkler piping green. The law outlines specific exceptions, such as branch piping.
B) Dedicated standpipe valve handles must be painted green.
C) Combination standpipe valve handles must be painted yellow.
D) Dedicated sprinkler valve handles must be painted red
A
ANSWER: C) Combination standpipe valve handles must be painted yellow.
(AUC ch 2 add 2)
A - All exposed standpipes and sprinkler piping must be painted RED. The law outlines specific exceptions, such as branch piping.
B - Dedicated standpipe VALVE handles must be painted RED.
C - Combination standpipe VALVE handles must be painted YELLOW.
D - Dedicated sprinkler VALVE handles must be painted GREEN.
10
Q
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 a distance of ________ below the working deck at all times. In all other locations where permanent stairs will be required, a temporary or permanent stair shall be brought to within a distance of _________ below the working deck at all times.
A) 40 feet or 4 floors, 40 feet or 4 floors
B) 40 feet or 4 floors, 30 feet or 3 floors
C) 30 feet or 3 floors, 40 feet or 4 floors
D) 40 feet or 4 floors, 50 feet or 5 floors
A
ANSWER: A) 40 feet or 4 floors, 40 feet or 4 floors
AUC 5 ch 2 add 2
11
Q
All conduits and piping installations shall be color-coded with continuous, durable and weatherproof reflective or luminescent markings as follows, and for conduit and piping installed after July 1, 2014, shall be continuously labeled in an approved manner to indicate its contents. Which is incorrectly labeled?
A) High voltage wiring – Red
B) Low voltage wiring – Orange
C) Natural gas piping – Yellow
D) Other compressed gas piping – Orange, labeled at regular intervals with the type of gas
E) Fuel oil piping – Yellow with black stripes.
A
ANSWER: D) Other compressed gas piping – Orange, labeled at regular intervals with the type of gas. (INCORRECT)
(AUC ch 2 add 3)
- Other compressed gas piping – YELLOW, labeled at regular intervals with the type of gas
12
Q
Under the administrative code, illegal storage and use of LPG is enforced with an immediate summons and confiscation through the vendor or FDNY. Certain minor items can be enforced with an FDNY Summons or VO. Which of the following is incorrect regarding LPG?
A) At a stationary LPG installation, portable fire extinguisher with at least a 10-B: C rating shall be provided whenever LPG is connected for use. The maximum travel distance to the portable fire extinguisher shall be 15 feet from the work location
B) A single LPG container with a capacity not greater than 16.4 ounces may be used below grade for emergency indoor repairs, provided that the container is not left unattended.
C) The quantity of LPG containers allowed in one storage location in a building not accessible to the public, such as an industrial building, shall not exceed a maximum capacity of 300 pounds of LPG. Where LPG containers are stored in more than one location on the same floor of a building, the storage areas shall be separated by a minimum of 300 feet.
D) Outdoor storage, including storage of containers for sale and containers connected for use, shall be located not less than 20 feet from building openings, 20 feet from any motor vehicle fuel dispenser and 10 feet from any combustible material. Outdoor storage of LPG shall be limited to not more than 400 pounds of LPG and shall be located at or above grade level. Only exception would be a construction site.
A
ANSWER: A) At a stationary LPG installation, portable fire extinguisher with at least a 10-B: C rating shall be provided whenever LPG is connected for use. The maximum travel distance to the portable fire extinguisher shall be 15 feet from the work location. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 ch 2 add 3)
- THIRTY (30) FEET
13
Q
LPG equipment and containers may be used indoors, except in an occupied place of public assembly, for the purpose of performing emergency repairs. Such LPG use shall be subject to all the following requirements except:
A) LPG use at the work site shall be limited to two (2) LPG containers, each with a capacity not greater than 20 pounds
B) All LPG containers shall be removed from inside the building whenever not in use
C) All LPG use shall be under the personal supervision of a Certificate of Fitness holder
D) LPG containers with a capacity greater than sixteen and four tenths ounces (16.4 oz.) shall not be left unattended
A
ANSWER: B) All LPG containers shall be removed from inside the building whenever not in use. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 ch 2 add 3)
- All LPG containers shall be removed from inside the building at the END OF THE WORK DAY.
14
Q
On the 6x9 tour, Lt Heins receives a written notification of an absent smoke detector. He correctly forward it to the Bureau of Fire Prevention’s Field Public Operations Support Unit. On the 9x6 tour, he receives a verbal notification of absent smoke detector. He correctly ________.
A) called the Bureau of Fire Prevention’s Field Public Operations Support Unit (FPOSU)
B) wrote the Bureau of Fire Prevention’s Field Public Operations Support Unit (FPOSU)
C) referred the complainant to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development by dialing “311”
D) referred the complainant to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development by dialing “911”
A
ANSWER: C) referred the complainant to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development by dialing “311”
(AUC ch 2 add 5)
15
Q
LOCAL LAW 112 ENACTED IN 2013. 2008 Building Code section 28-312.2 Periodic replacement of carbon monoxide alarms. Carbon monoxide alarms required pursuant to the 2008 New York City building code or the 1968 building code shall be replaced when the time elapsed since the installation of such alarm exceeds the manufacturer’s suggested useful life of the alarm. Exception: A carbon monoxide alarm installed prior to the effective date of this article shall be replaced when the time elapsed since the installation of such alarm exceeds the manufacturer’s suggested useful life of the alarm or ________ after the effective date of this article, whichever is later.
A) within 3 months
B) within 6 months
C) within 12 months
D) within 18 months
A
ANSWER: B) within 6 months
AUC 5 ch 2 add 6
16
Q
The sponsor or promoter of a street festival shall conspicuously mark a _______ inches in diameter in the center of the emergency access lane to indicate the location of each fire hydrant within the boundaries of the event.
A) solid lime green circle 6
B) solid lime green circle 12
C) solid yellow circle 6
D) solid yellow circle 12
A
ANSWER: D) solid yellow circle 12
AUC 5 ch 2 add 7
17
Q
Which is not a procedure that should be carried out by a unit for overcrowded conditions?
A) Request Battalion Chief response
B) A summons shall be served for Violation of Law
C) A forthwith violation order shall be issued to reduce the number of occupants
D) If conditions are deemed hazardous or the occupancy load cannot readily be reduced to the legal limit, a rescue company shall be special called
A
ANSWER: D) If conditions are deemed hazardous or the occupancy load cannot readily be reduced to the legal limit, a rescue company shall be special called
(AUC 5 ch 2 add 8)
- If conditions are deemed hazardous or the occupancy load cannot readily be reduced to the legal limit, a VACATE ORDER should be considered.
18
Q
Officers shall cause the inspection of steel plated buildings to determine if they present firefighting problems. Forward a(n) ________ where doubt exists as to the legality of an alteration utilizing steel plates.
A) DOB Referral Report marked as High Priority
B) A-8
C) letterhead report to Chief of Fire Prevention
D) letterhead report to Chief of Operations
A
ANSWER: A) DOB Referral Report marked as High Priority
(AUC 5 ch 2 add 10)
- A mandatory sprinkler recommendation should also be submitted
19
Q
In multiple dwellings, the following locations are recommended for taping the FDNY Summons. All are correct except ______.
A) Affix to a counter top or desk top
B) The door to the superintendent’s residence or office
C) The wall near the building’s mailboxes or notice board.
D) Any walls in the building’s main lobby preferably near the building main entrance.
A
ANSWER: A) Affix to a counter top or desk top (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 Ch 3 add 1)
- Affixing an FDNY Summons to a counter top or desk top is not permitted, as it may raise questions regarding service.
- If none of the foregoing locations are suitable, the FDNY Summons shall be conspicuously placed on any hallway wall to which building users have regular access. Department personnel may post the FDNY Summons outside the main entrance door.
20
Q
When a summons is served for failure to comply with a VO, the summons should be personally served to the owner of the building or business. When, after due diligence, that person cannot be located, serve ____________
A) the owner of the building or business within 72 hours
B) the owner of the building or business within 48 hours
C) the owner of the building or business within 24 hours
D) a responsible person who works at the premises.
A
ANSWER: D) a responsible person who works at the premises.
(AUC 5 ch 3 add 3 sec 4.1.1)
- Serve a personal summons to the owner or approved person in charge (APIC).
- An APIC is anyone who has control over the premises. A number of factors may be used to determine whether a person is an APIC including whether they have keys to restricted areas of the building, whether they identify themselves as a manager or in charge of the premises.
- Do not put the owner’s name on the summons when someone else is served. A summons can also be served to the APIC in a building where a VO was issued. Avoid serving summonses to former owners, secretaries, handymen, employees or customers with no responsibility for maintaining the premises or correcting the violations.
21
Q
Inspection and enforcement procedures in leased commercial spaces on Transit Authority property should proceed in the same manner as if the space was not on Transit Authority property. If an A-8 is being forwarded for a condition that is the concern of the Fire Department, it shall be forwarded to ________
A) Department of Buildings (DOB)
B) Bureau of Fire Prevention Field Public Operations Support Unit (FPOSU)
C) Bureau of Operation’s Public Transportation Safety Unit (PTSU)
D) Metropolitan Transit Authority Mobile Division (MTAMD)
A
ANSWER: B) Bureau of Fire Prevention Field Public Operations Support Unit (FPOSU)
(AUC 5 ch 3 add 4)
22
Q
Complaints shall be investigated promptly, but must be investigated within 24 hours after receipt. Units receiving such complaints must make a diligent attempt to complete the inspection and each attempt should be recorded on the A-17. Which statement is incorrect regarding the A-17 procedure?
A) If access is not possible after the first investigation, the INTERIM REPORT box in upper right hand corner shall be marked.
B) The officer shall fax an unendorsed copy of the A-17 (FINAL or INTERIM) to the BISP Unit immediately after conducting an investigation.
C) If the investigation cannot be completed after the 72-hour time limit, a telephone notification shall be made to Fire Prevention Complaint Unit.
D) Only Final reports shall be emailed through the chain of command.
A
ANSWER: C) If the investigation cannot be completed after the 72-hour time limit, a telephone notification shall be made to Fire Prevention Complaint Unit. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 Ch 3 add 6)
- If the investigation cannot be completed after the 72-hour time limit, a telephone notification shall be made to the BISP unit
23
Q
The members of Engine 269 are out conducting building inspections and come across a building with a sign that represents an Artist In Residence inside a multiple dwelling. Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding this sign?
A) The sign should measure 8x8 with 2” black lettering on a white background.
B) The sign should be posted 7’ above sidewalk level.
C) 4F posted on the sign indicates the Artist resides in apartment 4F
D) The signs must be posted on the wall outside of every entrance to the building.
A
ANSWER: B) The sign should be posted 7’ above sidewalk level.
(AUC 5 – CHAPTER 2 - ADDENDUM 1 – PG1)
A – Sign must be of metal eight inches by ten. (8”x10”)
C – 4F represents 4th FLOOR – not apartment 4F.
D – The sign must be posted as close as possible to the MAIN ENTRANCE on front wall outside of building.
24
Q
Where doubt exists as to the legality of an alteration utilizing steel plates, a company officer shall forward which of the following forms?
A) A-8
B) A-17
C) High Priority DOB Referral
D) Normal Priority DOB Referral
A
ANSWER: C) High Priority DOB Referral
AUC 5 Chapter 2 Addendum 10 2.0
25
The NYC Fire Code provides for a right of entry by the Commissioner and authorized representatives of the Department to enter and inspect a building for the purposes of determining compliance with the Fire Code. Which one procedure mentioned below is incorrect when a company is denied access for an inspection?
A) If a company is denied access on the first attempt to gain access for an inspection, the company officer shall immediately request the response of a BC.
B) A summons may be served if the area to be inspected is open to the general public at the time of the inspection.
C) If the individual denying access is not the owner of the premises, conduct an ownership search of the premises and attempt to contact the owner(s) to obtain consent and assistance for entry.
D) If the owner still refuses entry, an inspection warrant may be requested through the chain of command. Police officers have the authority to execute administrative or criminal search warrants. Peace officers (firefighters) are not empowered with this authority.
ANSWER: A) If a company is denied access on the first attempt to gain access for an inspection, the company officer shall immediately request the response of a BC. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 Chapter 2 Addendum 9 # 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9)
* First, explain to the individual that the fire code allows FD access.
* If the person still doesn't let you in THEN CONTACT BC.
* A summons may be served if the area to be inspected is open to the general public at the time of inspection
* If the individual denying access is not the owner, conduct a ownership search of the property. Attempt to contact owner and obtain consent to search.
* If you are still denied entry, an inspection warrant may be issued through the chain of command.
* Police have authority to execute administrative or criminal search warrants (Peace Officers DO NOT) Legal Affairs and BFI will coordinate the execution of the search warrant.
26
The Captain of Engine 300 is working a busy night tour in the Borough of Manhattan. Just after midnight, Engine 300 receives a ticket to respond to a water leak at a local social club. On arrival, there is no water leak but it appears there may be overcrowded conditions. The Captain took the following actions. Which one is incorrect?
A) The Captain checked the FDNY Public Assembly Permit as well as the posted occupancy load (they should agree).
B) The Captain checked the Certificate of Occupancy and the DOB Certificate of Operation.
C) The Captain determined the number of occupants present knowing that a cabaret or social club must have at least 15 square feet of space per person.
D) The Captain requested the response of a BC.
ANSWER: C) The Captain determined the number of occupants present knowing that a cabaret or social club must have at least 15 square feet of space per person. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 Chapter 2 Addendum 8 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4)
* TEN (10) square feet per person
27
At street festivals and outdoor gatherings, fire apparatus access shall be provided, by maintaining an unobstructed fire lane of not less than _____feet in width. The sponsor or promoter of the event shall conspicuously mark a solid ______ circle 12 inches in diameter in the center of the emergency access lane to indicate the location of each fire hydrant within the boundaries of the event.
A) 15; yellow
B) 20; red
C) 15; red
D) 20; yellow
ANSWER: A) 15; yellow
| AUC 5 Chapter 2 Addendum 7 6.4, 6.5
28
Under Local Law 112 enacted in ________ all carbon monoxide alarms installed after the effective date of this law shall be of a type that emits an audible notification at the expiration of the useful life of such alarm.
A) 2000
B) 2003
C) 2008
D) 2013
ANSWER: D) 2013
| AUC 5 Chapter 2 Addendum 6 7.0
29
The Captain of Engine 399 is working the day tour when a civilian knocks on the firehouse door and asks to speak to the officer in charge. The civilian informs the Captain that she is concerned about the absence of any smoke detectors in the building where she lives. The Captain would be most correct to take which action below?
A) Referred the complainant to DOB by dialing “311”
B) Referred the complainant to HPD by dialing “311”
C) The Captain telephoned Fire Prevention.
D) The Captain telephoned the administrative BC.
ANSWER: B) Referred the complainant to HPD by dialing “311”
| AUC ch 2 add 5
30
Engine 99 is performing an inspection of a building under construction in downtown Brooklyn. The working deck of the building is now the 29th floor. In this situation, they would be correct to think?
A) The standpipe system shall serve all floors of the building up to and including the 28th floor
B) Standpipes may be used for construction operations, provided at least two standpipe risers are maintained at all times for firefighting operations
C) There must be at least one permanent stair brought within a distance of 4 floors or 40 feet below the working deck at all times
D) There must be at least one elevator or a hoist in readiness at all times for Fire Department use maintained a maximum distance of no more than 6 floors or 65 feet from the working deck
ANSWER: C) There must be at least one permanent stair brought within a distance of 4 floors or 40 feet below the working deck at all times.
(AUC 5—Ch 2—Add 2)
A - Should serve all floors where the PERMANENT STAIRS are required
B - At least ONE riser is maintained for firefighting
D - 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 shall be no more than 75 feet or 7 floors.
31
A company officer is supervising members preparing an FDNY Summons for violations in a midtown eatery named “Uncle Vinny’s Sidewalk Café”, owned by Mr. Vincent Covidio . In this situation, the officer would be correct to think that?
A) No more than five violation categories may be cited on one FDNY Summons
B) The respondent should be entered on the FDNY Summons as “Vincent Covidio”
C) If necessary, the FDNY Summons may be affixed to a counter top or desk top
D) If none of the interior walls or doors are suitable for affixing the FDNY Summons, then members may post the FDNY Summons outside the main entrance door
ANSWER: D) If none of the interior walls or doors are suitable for affixing the FDNY Summons, then members may post the FDNY Summons outside the main entrance door.
(AUC 5—Ch 3—Add 1)
A - No more than SEVEN
B - If the FDNY Summons is for the tenant, issue the FDNY Summons in the name of the BUSINESS/ENTITY
responsible for the occupancy. For example: the entry for a violation against John’s Pizza in which the pizzeria is a tenant in the building is as follows: (Respondent: John’s Pizza)
C - Affixing summons to counter or desk top is NOT permitted.
32
Notification that a sprinkler system is or will be out of service must be made to the FDNY if the work or repairs cannot be completed, and the system restored to service within ______ hours of the time the system was placed or went of service.
A) 4
B) 8
C) 12
D) 24
ANSWER: B) 8
(AUC 5 Ch.2 Add. 4 - 3.3)
Also notification must be made if the sprinkler system will be out of service on more than one floors or if more than one other system will be OOS in the area in which the OOS Sprinkler is located.
When to notify FDNY of OOS system:
Standpipe - ALWAYS
Sprinkler - more than 1 floor or repairs not done in 8hrs
Fire alarms - More than 1 floor or OOS for more than 8hrs in 24hr period.
Standpipe at Construction Site - Notify FDNY 24 hours prior to planned removal / fire watch maintained / construction work may continue UNLESS IMMINENT PERIL CREATED (no hot work...torches etc.)
33
On a cold winter night your ladder company responds to a water leak in a multiple dwelling. Upon arrival you find the water condition is due to a frozen sprinkler pipe that burst. After shutting the sprinkler system, you realize there is no owner or responsible person present to notify. In this instance whom should you contact to attempt to notify the owner?
A) Bureau of Fire Investigation
B) Bureau of Fire Prevention
C) Office of Emergency Management
D) NYPD
ANSWER: C) Office of Emergency Management
(AUC 5 - Add 4 - 4.6)
* For a Residential building (other than Private Dwellings), if a fire service system is found OOS, and there is no one to notify at the scene, have the Dispatcher notify OEM. They can contact HPD who can hire fireguards until a responsible person can be found.
* For commercial buildings with NO FIRE ALARM COMPANY, notify the Fire Marshals to find the owner.
34
While performing an inspection at multiple dwelling you find that the building’s standpipe system is out of service. There was no previous notification made to the Fire Department. In this instance what enforcement action should you serve for “Failure To Notify”?
A) Immediate Summons
B) FDNY Summons
C) Forthwith VO
D) A-500
ANSWER: A) Immediate Summons
| AUC 5 - ADD 4 - 4.5.6
35
Whenever construction or demolition work reaches a height greater than ________ feet, at least one elevator shall be kept in readiness at all times for Fire Department use.
A) 30
B) 45
C) 60
D) 75
ANSWER: D) 75
| AUC 5 - Add 2 - Page 4
36
Captain Webster and her engine company are performing BISP in a building under construction. They would be correct to know all of the following points with the exception of which choice?
A) All exposed standpipes and sprinkler piping, without exception, must be painted red.
B) A metal sign must be present at the Siamese connection for the sprinkler system reading “SPRINKLER SIAMESE CONNECTION” with a red light over the sign.
C) When existing sprinkler systems with fire department hose connections are present in buildings undergoing full or partial demolition, they shall be maintained as a non-automatic sprinkler system.
D) When demolition starts, the sprinkler risers shall be capped immediately below the floor being demolished.
ANSWER: A) All exposed standpipes and sprinkler piping, without exception, must be painted red. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 - Add 2 - Page 3)
* There are specific exceptions such as BRANCH PIPING.
* This was asked on a recent BC Test
37
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 a distance of ______ feet below the working deck at all times.
A) 15
B) 30
C) 40
D) 60
ANSWER: C) 40
(AUC 5 - Add 2 - Page 4)
* 40 feet OR 4 floors below the working deck at all times
38
Standpipe systems found in buildings under construction, alteration or demolition shall comply with how many of the following statements?
1. The standpipe system shall serve all floors where permanent stairs are required.
2. No standpipe shall be considered to be in a state of readiness unless it is painted red.
3. When freezing conditions may be encountered, the system in whole, or the part of the system subject to freezing conditions, shall be maintained as a dry system.
4. Existing systems in structures undergoing a full demolition shall be maintained as dry standpipes.
5. When demolition begins, standpipe risers shall be capped above the outlet on the floor currently being demolished so as to maintain the system on all lower floors for Fire Department use.
6. Standpipe hoses, nozzles and spanners are not required to be maintained and may be removed at any time in buildings undergoing a full demolition.
A) 6 B) 5 C) 4 D) 3
ANSWER: B) 5 (1,2,3,4,6 are CORRECT)
(AUC 5 - Add 2 - Pages 1 and 2)
(Choice 5 is INCORRECT)
* When demolition begins, standpipe risers shall be capped above the outlet on the floor IMMEDIATELY BELOW the floor being demolished so as to maintain the system on all lower floors for Fire Department use.
* Use these points as a small breakdown of standpipe requirements in buildings under construction, demolition or alterations. Try to read it over the day or two before the test so it stays fresh in your mind.
39
A Captain discussing joint living/ work quarters for artists within loft, commercial or manufacturing buildings would be correct to state?
A) The NYS Multiple Dwelling Law does not permit the conversion of a loft building to a multiple dwelling. Therefore, the occupancy shall not exceed one individual unit for living purpose.
B) The building must not have any type of occupancy listed as a medium or high fire hazard.
C) A metal readily visible sign, indicating that there is an Artist in Residence, must be on the outside of the building. The sign is to be 8 inches by 10 inches and located seven feet above sidewalk level.
D) The sign shall consist of 2 inch red letters on a white background.
ANSWER: C) A metal readily visible sign, indicating that there is an Artist in Residence, must be on the outside of the building. The sign is to be 8 inches by 10 inches and located seven feet above sidewalk level.
(AUC 5 - Add 1 - Page 1)
A - The occupancy shall not exceed TWO (2) separate individual units used for living purposes.
B - The building must not have any type of occupancy listed as a HIGH fire hazard
D - Consist of 2 inch BLACK letters on a white background.
40
When during the course of the construction of a new building the working deck reaches a height of _______ feet or greater above the ground in a building for which a standpipe system will be required, a permanent or temporary standpipe system shall be kept in a state of readiness at all times for use by fire-fighting personnel.
A) 25
B) 45
C) 50
D) 75
ANSWER: D) 75
| AUC 5 - Add 2 - Page 1 1st Bullet
41
Engine 45 arrives at a 26-story, 100’ x 100’, MD where they extinguish a compactor fire on the 2nd floor. A hand-stretch is used because the standpipe system is completely out of service and cannot be supplied. After extinguishing the fire, Engine 45 determines that building management never notified the FDNY regarding the OOS system that they were working on. In this situation, the Officer would be most correct to?
A) Issue an FDNY Summons to have the standpipe system restored forthwith
B) Place a blue disc on the affected Siamese connections
C) Serve an immediate summons for failure to notify
D) Advise building management that they may perform the required fire watch for the first 8 hours before needing fireguards
ANSWER: C) Serve an immediate summons for failure to notify
| AUC 5—Ch 2, Add 4—3.2, 4.4, 4.5, 4.5.6
42
The Captain of Ladder 233 is operating at a top floor fire in a large multiple dwelling. The roof firefighter transmits that he sees a conduit running along the roof with an orange label. The Captain would be correct to realize that this indicates which one of the following choices?
A) High voltage wiring
B) Low voltage wiring
C) Natural gas piping
D) Fuel oil piping
ANSWER: B) Low voltage wiring
(AUC 5 Chapter 2 Addendum 3)
High voltage wiring - Red
Low Voltage Wiring - Orange
Natural Gas Piping - Yellow
Fuel Oil Piping - Yellow with black stripes
Cross Ref Training Bulletins Fires 8 11.6: Hybrid vehicles NEVER cut high voltage cables. On most, the high voltage cable is ORANGE. Although some cables are color-coded BLUE.
43
You’re the first due ladder officer to arrive at a structural fire in a 4-story tenement. A few minutes into the operation your roof firefighter contacts you and states that he sees a conduit running along the roof with a reflective orange label. You would be correct to inform him that this is which item below?
A) High voltage wiring.
B) Low voltage wiring.
C) Natural gas piping.
D) Fuel oil piping.
ANSWER: B) Low voltage wiring.
(AUC 5 Chapter 2 Addendum 3 Pg 5)
High voltage wiring = Red
Low voltage wiring = Orange
Natural gas piping = Yellow
Other compressed gas piping = Yellow labeled at regular
intervals with the type of gas
Fuel oil piping = Yellow with black stripes
Cross ref Fires 8 11.6 C:
Hybrid Vehicles: High voltage cables are color coded ORANGE. Although some are color coded BLUE.
44
If a defendant refuses to accept a criminal court summons, what action should the issuing fire officer take?
A) Drop the summons in the direct vicinity of the defendant’s feet.
B) If the defendant refuses to open the door, affix it to the door using masking tape.
C) If the defendant rips the summons up, write another one and call the NYPD.
D) If the defendant leaves before you can serve the summons, you can leave it with the defendants 17 year old son.
ANSWER: A) Drop the summons in the direct vicinity of the defendant’s feet.
(AUC 5, CH 3, ADD 3 - 9.1.3)
B - Leave it in front of the door. NOTE: the only enforcement item we ever affix is the FDNY summons.
C - If they destroy it or throw it out, it was still properly served.
D - May leave with another person at the premises who is EIGHTEEN (18) years or older, use discretion.
45
Tags and discs are used to indicate when a fire protection system (standpipe or sprinkler) is out of service. Which one choice below is accurate regarding these items?
A) The tags shall be carried on FDNY apparatus and, firefighters shall place them when warranted.
B) Tags only need to be placed if the fire protection system is partially unserviceable.
C) A white disc indicates the system is completely out of service.
D) A yellow disc indicates the system is not functioning as a fully automatic system and/or a portion of the system will work when supplied by the FD.
ANSWER: C) A white disc indicates the system is completely out of service.
(AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 4)
A - FDNY DOES NOT provide or place these tags. The owner or impairment coordinator places them. (We place discs only)
B - Indicating which system or part thereof is out of service. NOTE: tags shall be placed at each FD connection, standpipe & sprinkler control valve, and at the fire command station.
D - BLUE DISC when not functioning as a fully automatic system and/or a portion of the system will work when supplied by FD. (Yellow disc is for a frozen hydrant)
46
A sharp Captain encounters a construction crew using three 20 lb LPG cylinders. He is correct that the storage, use, or handling of more than _____ standard cubic feet of LPG requires an LPG permit.
A) 16.4
B) 40
C) 100
D) 400
ANSWER: D) 400
(AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 3)
NOTE: 400 (SCF) is about 46 lbs. so use of three 20 lb. cylinders requires a permit.
47
Members responding to a bulk oil plant fire were reviewing the color-coded piping encountered at these sites. They were only correct in which one point below?
A) FD connections for a standpipe or yard hydrant system will be red, and its valves will be red with white bands.
B) FD connections for an automatic sprinkler will be green with green caps, and its valves will be solid green.
C) FD connections for a non-automatic sprinkler system will be green with red bands.
D) FD water connections for foam will be orange.
Explanation:
ANSWER: A) FD connections for a standpipe or yard hydrant system will be red, and its valves will be red with white bands.
(AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 3 pg 8)
* FD connections for a standpipe or yard hydrant system red; valves and pipes will be red with white bands.
* FD connections for an automatic sprinkler red with green caps; valves and pipes red with green bands.
* FD connections for a non-auto sprinkler aluminum; valves and pipes red with aluminum bands.
* Carbon dioxide extinguishing system valves and pipes red with brown bands.
* Steam system valves and pipes red with black bands.
* Foam valves and pipes red with orange bands.
* FD water connections for foam red with sign “water for foam”.
* FD foam connections red with orange band or cap and verbal signage.
48
While crawling down a smoke filled hallway Captain Jones sees a residential fire emergency marking. The marking contains a box with two upward pointing arrows adjacent to each other. He would be correct to know that this indicates?
A) A two floor apartment with two separate interior stairs.
B) A two floor dwelling unit.
C) A three floor dwelling unit.
D) An apartment on the second floor.
ANSWER: C) A three floor dwelling unit.
(AUC 5, CH 3, ADD 7)
* Two floor dwelling units have a single arrow.
49
While operating at an odor of gas in an occupied place of assembly, members of Engine 101 encounter the following: A licensed plumber using a 16.4 ounce cylinder of propane with a torch. They would be correct to believe which one of the following?
A) The use is lawful, only if the LPG is being used for emergency repairs.
B) The use is lawful, if being used for minor or emergency repairs.
C) The use is unlawful.
D) The use is lawful, if being used for emergency repairs and provided that the cylinder is never left unattended, and it is removed at the end of the work day.
ANSWER: C) The use is unlawful.
(AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 3 P 12)
* Key word is OCCUPIED, for an occupied place of assembly it is NEVER lawful to use LPG for indoor repairs.
50
You have just received a complaint for the illegal storage of LPG within a HRFPMD. After conducting an investigation you determine that two 40 pound LPG cylinders were being illegally stored in a large maintenance closet on the 40th floor. The building manager has notified a vendor in order to remove the cylinders. You would know that the cylinders could be transported through the building by which means listed below?
1. Freight elevator
2. Construction elevator
3. Passenger elevator
4. Stairwells
A) 1, 2, 3 only
B) 1, 2, 3, 4
C) 4 only
D) 1, 2, 4 only
ANSWER: A) 1, 2, 3 only
(AUC 5 - Chapter 2 - Addendum 3 pg 11)
* LPG containers with a capacity of MORE THAN 20 pounds (21 and over) must be transported by freight, construction or passenger elevators. (NOT STAIRWELLS)
* LPG containers with a capacity of 20 pound or less (1 - 20) shall be moved in the same manner, except that they may be moved in building stairwells if they are unoccupied.
* 20 or less = stairwells or elevator
* More than 20 = freight, construction, passenger elevators - NO STAIRWELLS
51
You are the first due truck officer at a fire in a small non-commercial barbecue (less than 10 square feet of total grate area) in the rear of a one family private dwelling. The BBQ is on a brick patio 15 feet away from the house and any other combustibles. The fire was isolated to the BBQ. Your unit extinguished the fire with the use of the garden hose located near the BBQ. It should be noted that only one 20 pound LPG cylinder was attached to the BBQ, however a second 20 pound cylinder was found on the property in the rear yard. The BC ordered you to take the following actions after the fire was extinguished. Which action is correct?
A) Issue an immediate summons and confiscate the LPG cylinders
B) VO (SP-1) (comply immediately) maintain proper distance of 20 feet from combustibles.
C) FDNY Summons for extinguisher because garden hoses are not acceptable as a water source.
D) None of the above
E) All of the above
ANSWER: D) None of the above
(AUC 5 - Ch 2 - Addendum 3)
* The BBQ is LAWFUL in this situation. No action is required. If it were on a wood patio it would be unlawful.
* No more than TWO (2) containers can be stored.
* Each container shall have a maximum capacity of TWENTY (20) pounds
* Must maintain a proper distance of TEN (10) feet from dwelling.
* Total grate area cannot exceed TEN (10) feet
52
You are the first arriving Ladder Company Officer at a fire in an "H" type NLT. The Roof FF reports that there is fuel oil piping along the periphery of the rooftop. You would know that fuel oil piping on a rooftop would be correctly color coded in which choice below?
A) Red
B) Orange
C) Yellow with brown stripes
D) Yellow with black stripes
ANSWER: D) Yellow with black stripes
(AUC 5 - Chapter 2 - Addendum 3)
Red - High voltage wiring
Orange - Low voltage wiring
Yellow - Natural gas
Yellow labeled at intervals - other compressed gas
Yellow with black stripes - Fuel-oil
53
An intelligent Manhattan Fire officer was correct in all but which one statement below, regarding fire protection systems at construction, demolition & alteration sites?
A) Existing standpipe systems in structures undergoing a full demolition shall be capped above the outlet on the floor immediately below the floor being demolished.
B) Units inspecting standpipe systems, shall pay particular attention to the condition of the piping in the basement area immediately below the Siamese connection, as well as the floor and section valves.
C) At night Members can locate fire department Siamese connections by looking for a sign and a red light.
D) All exposed sprinkler piping must be painted green (excluding certain branch piping).
ANSWER: D) All exposed sprinkler piping must be painted green (excluding certain branch piping). (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 2)
* All exposed standpipe and sprinkler piping must be RED (exceptions for branch piping).
54
After responding to an odor of smoke, an FDNY captain discovers a chiminea in use. He would be wrong to take which one action from the list below?
A) Nothing, because these devices do not meet the literal definition of “open fires”.
B) Order the use of the device discontinued immediately.
C) Issued a summons for a chronic problem at the same location.
D) Order the use of the device discontinued immediately for a chronic problem at the same location.
ANSWER: A) Nothing, because these devices do not meet the literal definition of “open fires”. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5, CH2, ADD 3)
* Sometimes these devices (Chimineas) do not meet the literal definition of “Open Fires”. Regardless of the definition, if these devices are found by Fire officials they should order the use of these devices discontinued immediately.
* No further enforcement action is required other than the discontinuance of use at this time.
* If the use of an outdoor fireplace becomes a CHRONIC problem at the same location the Fire official should order the use of the outdoor fireplace discontinued immediately and serve a summons at this time for failure to comply.
55
Which of the following is an incorrect point regarding proper notifications, when a standpipe system is discovered to be out of service during an operation. The system is out of service for other than a scheduled inspection, testing, or maintenance and it will not be serviceable by the end of the business day?
A) If no responsible party is present, notify the NYPD for potential notification to the responsible party.
B) If the standpipe is in an occupied residential occupancy and no building staff are present, ask the dispatcher to notify OEM. OEM should be requested to have an HPD representative respond to the location.
C) If the administrative unit is not on scene, they shall be notified by telephone.
D) The administrative unit officer shall notify all first alarm units by telephone.
ANSWER: A) If no responsible party is present, notify the NYPD for potential notification to the responsible party. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 4)
* Notify the FIRE MARSHALS, however, notify the NYPD for security of premises if necessary.
C - The unit on scene issues a VO, whether it’s the admin unit or not.
D - Admin unit also submit A-500, if a commercial occupancy forward FPCU1, fwd an A-8 to fire prevention.
* NOTE: these enforcements are for commercial and large life hazards, but officer can always implement these enforcements if he feels it’s necessary.
56
Where may an FDNY summons be affixed in a multiple dwelling? **1-Door to the supers apartment, **2-The wall near the mailboxes, **3-Outside the main entrance door, **4-The wall near the notice board, **5-A desk top in the supers office,**6-Inside the supers mailbox.
A) 1,2,3,4,5
B) 1,2,3,6
C) 1,2,3,4
D) 1,2,4,5
ANSWER: C) 1,2,3,4
(AUC 5, CH 3, ADD 1)
* Never affix to a countertop or desktop, and never place in a mailbox.
57
While conducting holiday inspection, a sharp officer would be correct to state that stock shall be kept a minimum of ____inches below sprinkler head deflectors.
A) 18
B) 24
C) 6
D) 12
ANSWER: A) 18 inches
(AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 3)
* 2 feet or more from ceiling if there are no sprinklers
58
An officer is crawling down a smoky hallway in a non-sprinklered residential building that has 10 apartments per floor. He would be correct to assume which one of the following points?
A) Each dwelling unit should be identified on the door on the public hall side of the door.
B) Each dwelling unit should be identified on the door jamb on the public hall side of the door.
C) Each unit should be identified with a fire emergency marking not less than 12 inches from the bottom of the floor.
D) A duplex or triplex apt will only have its primary entrance marked with the approved fire emergency marking.
ANSWER: B) Each dwelling unit should be identified on the door jamb on the public hall side of the door.
(AUC 5, CH2, ADD 3)
A - On the door JAMB, not the door.
C - Not more than 12 inches from the bottom of DOOR
(not from the floor).
D - EVERY DOOR that opens into a public corridor or other means of egress shall be marked.
59
Members may encounter portable propane cylinders on routine responses or during inspections. Which one choice below is a correct statement regarding these objects?
A: A tenant may only store a maximum of two 16.4 ounce cylinders inside their one apartment in a tenement building.
B: The owner of a single family-detached home may store a maximum of two 20 lb. cylinders indoors.
C) LPG containers with a capacity of 20 lbs. or less may be moved to another floor inside of a building via elevator or stairwell.
D) LPG cylinders with a capacity of over 20 lbs. may only be moved from one floor to another inside of a building via the stairwell.
ANSWER: C) LPG containers with a capacity of 20 lbs. or less may be moved to another floor inside of a building via elevator or stairwell.
(AUC 5, CH2, ADD 3)
* 20 lbs or less - stairway or elevator
* More than 20 pounds (21 lbs) - elevator only
A - Max of FOUR (4) 16.4 ounce cylinders
B - Cannot store 20 lb cylinders indoors, on roofs, or on balconies of R-3 occupancies (PDs).
D - only via elevator when approved.
60
Ladder 100 responds to a water leak and discovers the problem is caused by 2 defective sprinkler heads. What point below is contrary to FDNY policy, when it comes to replacing defective sprinkler heads.
A) A company officer can order replacement of sprinkler heads.
B) FDNY members should not perform this action if the required heads and wrench are not in the occupancy’s metal cabinet.
C) FDNY members may not replace heads in a shaft, a compactor chute or other unsafe areas.
D) If building staff is available, but they are not capable of replacing the heads, FDNY members may replace the heads.
ANSWER: A) A company officer can order replacement of sprinkler heads. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 4)
* Only BATTALION CHIEF or above can order replacement of sprinkler heads.
B - We only replace if they have the heads, wrench, and there is no danger to our members.
C - Unsafe areas are determined by the IC.
D - Responsible staff will replace, unless they are incapable.
61
Legally, a loft building may contain up to two individual units used for living purposes. Which of the following is an inaccurate statement regarding these occupancies?
A) The building may not have these living units if it has any occupancy listed as high hazard.
B) A sign displaying “A.I.R.” indicates an artist in residence.
C) An “R” under “3F” stands for rear.
D) A “3F” under the A.I.R. on the sign indicates the living unit is in apt 3F.
ANSWER: D) A “3F” under the A.I.R. on the sign indicates the living unit is in apt 3F. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 - CH 2, ADD 18.5.4)
* 3F Indicates THIRD FLOOR.
62
While operating on a rooftop, a member encounters a pipe that is yellow with black stripes. He should know that it contains?
A) Low voltage electric wiring.
B) Natural gas.
C) High voltage electric wiring.
D) Fuel oil.
ANSWER: D) Fuel oil.
(AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 3, pg 5)
A - Orange-low voltage electric wiring.
B - Yellow-natural gas piping.
C - Red-high voltage wiring.
D - Yellow with black stripes-fuel oil piping.
NOTE: Yellow, labeled at regular intervals with type of gas-other compressed gas piping (not natural gas).
63
If members respond to a reported fire in building under construction that is ________ in height, they should know the structure is required to have a hoist or elevator in readiness at all times for FDNY use.
A) 75 feet.
B) Greater than 75 feet.
C) 70 feet.
D) Greater than 70 feet.
ANSWER: B) Greater than 75 feet.
(AUC 5, CH2, ADD 2 - pg 4)
* Specifically states GREATER than 75 feet for required hoists.
* Tricky question because in multiple other places in this bulletin it states "75 feet or greater".
64
Under the administrative code, illegal storage of LPG (of a non-minor nature) is dealt with using which type of enforcement?
A) Immediate summons and confiscation.
B) Notice of Violation order (NOV) and confiscation.
C) FDNY summons ordering forthwith removal.
D) Violation order (VO) ordering forthwith removal .
ANSWER: A) Immediate summons and confiscation.
(AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 3, top pg 9)
* This is for illegal use or storage.
* Certain minor items can be enforced with FDNY summons or VO.
* Also the NOV no longer exists.
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* IMMEDIATE CRIMINAL SUMMONS FOR:
1 - Locked exit
2 - Smoking on construction site
3 - Illegal storage of LPG
4 - Illegal use of kerosene space heaters
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65
At 3 AM, Ladder 99 receives a response for an automatic-alarm activation in a commercial premises. Upon arrival they soon realize the building is void of people, sealed up and no access is available. They would be incorrect to perform which action below?
A) For an alarm system activation, they conducted an exterior investigation. There were no indications of a fire condition and they had the dispatcher notify the alarm company.
B) For a water flow alarm caused by a defective sprinkler system that required to be shut down, they notified the fire marshals for potential notification to the responsible party.
C) For a water flow alarm activation they conducted an exterior investigation. Then they asked the dispatcher if the alarm system has reset. After the alarm was reset, they took no further action.
D) If the water flow alarm did not reset, they considered forcible entry.
ANSWER: B) For a water flow alarm caused by a defective sprinkler system that required to be shut down, they notified the fire marshals for potential notification to the responsible party. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 4)
* Notify the fire marshals if the system is NOT MONITORED BY AN ALARM and it is defective and/or needs to be shut down. In this case it was monitored by an alarm.
* NOTE: If forcible entry was required, notify NYPD for security.
66
While conducting Building Inspection at a Pharmacy, Ladder 88 is denied access by the owner. From the choices below, what is the only correct action they can take?
A) Transmit a 10-47, stating, “for access denied”.
B) Request Fire Marshals to respond.
C) Issue an FDNY summons for “denied access”.
D) Issue a summons, if the area to be inspected is open to the general public at the time of inspection.
ANSWER: D) Issue a summons, if the area to be inspected is open to the general public at the time of inspection.
(AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 9)
A - Wrong / not mentioned
B - Request a BC to respond.
67
When may an FDNY unit issue a criminal court summons to a city agency?
1 - To the custodian or the principal of a school for a locked exit.
2 - When directed by the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
3 To a NYCHA manager or super for a standpipe or sprinkler shut-down without prior FD notification.
A) 1 only.
B) 1 and 2 only.
C) 2 and 3 only.
D) 1, 2 and 3.
ANSWER: D) 1, 2 and 3.
(AUC 5, CH 3, ADD 3 sec. 9.4.1)
3 times we can write CRIMINAL SUMMONS to city:
1 - To the custodian or the principal of a school for a locked exit.
2 - When directed by the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
3 To a NYCHA manager or super for a standpipe or sprinkler shut-down without prior FD notification.
68
Complaints received by units must be inspected within 24 hours. What is an inaccurate point about proper FDNY procedure for handling complaints?
A) After conducting the required inspection the officer shall email the A-17 (interim or final) through the chain of command.
B) After conducting the required inspection, the officer shall fax an unendorsed copy of the A-17 to the BISP unit.
C) If a complaint is received by a unit for a location not in their administrative district, record the particulars in the company journal, and convey all the information to the proper unit by telephone.
D) If a complaint is received for a place of assembly, immediately telephone the administrative Battalion Chief.
ANSWER: A) After conducting the required inspection the officer shall email the A-17 (interim or final) through the chain of command. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5, CH 3, ADD 6, A-2.3)
* ONLY FINAL reports shall be emailed through the chain of command.
B - Yes FAX (interim or final) to BISP Unit.
C - The BC will investigate with the admin unit, if a place of assembly.
NOTE: Complaint with no access, at least 1 attempt per day for 72 hours. Still no access call BISP unit.
69
Which of the following is an inaccurate description of residential fire emergency markings according to AUC 5?
A) A star indicates that door is the main entrance.
B) A pentagon indicates that door is a secondary entrance.
C) An arrow pointing up or down indicates the door serves a multi-floor dwelling.
D) Sandwich apartments have no living space on the entrance floor.
ANSWER: B) A pentagon indicates that door is a secondary entrance. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5, CH 3, ADD 7)
* TRIANGLE indicates secondary entrance.
* MD Pg 77 contradicts choice D.
70
If an engine officer discovers contraband (kerosene heater, LPG cylinder without permits) that needs to be confiscated, he shall take all of the following actions except which one?
A) He transported the items to the firehouse, because they were properly contained.
B) He should provide full particulars in the company journal.
C) If the Incident Commander is not a Battalion Chief, request one to respond.
D) Notification to vendors need not be made when an emergency condition exists.
ANSWER: A) He transported the items to the firehouse, because they were properly contained. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5, CH 4, ADD 5, A-3.2)
* UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES is any unit other than hazmat logistics to transport this contraband
71
Which of the following Building Inspection (BI) matters did you handle correctly?
A) Upon re-inspection of a V.O., you discovered 50 percent of the work has been completed, so you granted an extension, and noted such extension time on the back of the re-inspection copy
B) During an inspection of a CDA, you issued a FDNY Summons to a worker who was smoking
C) You issued a FDNY Summons for a locked exit to a NYC public school, because Criminal Court Summons are not to be issued to a city agency.
D) Upon the issuing of a FDNY Summons, you made sure no more than seven Violation Categories (VCs) were cited on the FDNY Summons. Any more than seven then an additional FDNY Summons is needed.
ANSWER: D) Upon the issuing of a FDNY Summons, you made sure no more than seven Violation Categories (VCs) were cited on the FDNY Summons. Any more than seven then an additional FDNY Summons is needed.
(AUC 5 - Ch. 3 Addendum 1 - pg 2)
A - The officer may allow an extension if SEVENTY FIVE (75) PERCENT of the required work has been completed.
B - IMMEDIATE CRIMINAL SUMMONS; locked exit; smoking on a construction site; illegal storage of LPG; illegal use of kerosene space heaters.
C - A criminal court summons may only be issued against a City Agency in the following instances; To a custodian or principal of a public school for a locked exit; To a NYCHA manager or superintendent for a standpipe or sprinkler shut-down without prior Fire Department notification; When directed by the Bureau of Fire Prevention
* AUC 5 new as of 12/4/2019. This is considered NON-REFERENCE
72
# Choose the form the contains the most correct information.
A) The A-8 Fire Department Referral Report shall be used for non-serious conditions that require a follow up by the Department of Buildings
B) The DOB High Priority Referral Report shall be used when the conditions require immediate action by DOB
C) Units receiving a complaint for a local movie theater must be investigated promptly, but must be investigated within 24 hours after receipt. Units receiving such complaints must make a diligent attempt to complete the inspection and each attempt should be recorded on the A-17
D) The officer who receives a complaint must be investigated promptly, but must be investigated within 24 hours after receipt. Units receiving such complaints must make a diligent attempt to complete the inspection and each attempt should be recorded on the A-17
ANSWER: D) The officer who receives a complaint must be investigated promptly, but must be investigated within 24 hours after receipt. Units receiving such complaints must make a diligent attempt to complete the inspection and each attempt should be recorded on the A-17.
(AUC 5)
A - The A-8 Fire Department Referral Report shall be used for non-serious conditions that require a follow up by the Bureau of Fire Prevention Field Public Operations Support Unit (FPOSU) or the Bureau of Operation's Public Transportation Safety Unit (PTSU). (ch 3 add 4 sec 1.1.1)
B - This report is NOT to be used in situations requiring immediate action. (ch 3 add 5 sec 1.1.1) DOB High Priority Report shall be considered when the severity of conditions is not extremely hazardous OR immediate in nature and access issues are not present. (ch 3 add 5 sec 2.1)
C - Complaints related to places of public assembly such as theaters, sports arenas, convention halls, dance halls, cabarets, or similar occupancies will be immediately telephoned to the administrative Battalion Chief. The Battalion Chief will investigate with the administrative unit and inform the DC of actions taken (ch 3 add 6 sec 1.3)
73
Which of the following Building Inspection (BI) matters did you handle correctly?
A) With the sprinkler system operational during a CDA inspection, you ensured that all exposed piping of this system is painted green
B) Upon a verbal notification of an absent/defective smoke detector in a residential building, you forwarded an A-8B to Fire prevention
C) When serving a 10-35 Summons upon the owner of a private dwelling when no one is home, you instructed one of your members to place it in the mailbox to protect it from the weather
D) When issuing a criminal court summons, and the defendant refuses to take the summons, you just dropped the summons at their feet and walked away. This is considered properly served.
ANSWER: D) When issuing a criminal court summons, and the defendant refuses to take the summons, you just dropped the summons at their feet and walked away. This is considered properly served.
(AUC 5 - Ch 3 add 3 sec 9.1.3)
A - All exposed standpipes and sprinkler piping must be painted red. The exception to this is branch piping. (Ch 2 add 2 p-3)
B - Refer complainant to Department of Housing Preservation and Development by dialing 311. (Ch 2 add 5 sec 8)
C - NEVER place the FDNY Summons inside a mailbox. The member may post the FDNY Summons outside the home either between the main entrance door and a storm door, on the outside of the main door or within the vicinity of the mailbox. (Ch 3 add 1 p-5)
74
While operating at a water leak, Ladder 199 discovers a steel plated area inside of a jewelry store. The officer would be correct to take all but which action below?
A) He forwarded a Normal Priority DOB referral, because he doubted the legality of the plates.
B) He forwarded a mandatory sprinkler recommendation.
C) There are instances where a partial sprinkler system may be recommended.
D) He notified the administrative company officer to have her submit a CIDS card via the E-CIDS application.
ANSWER: A) He forwarded a Normal Priority DOB referral, because he doubted the legality of the plates. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 - Chapter 2 - Addendum 10)
* Forward a HIGH Priority Referral Report where doubt exists as to the legality of an alteration utilizing steel plates.
75
You are the Officer at a scene of a collapse and you are ordered by the Chief to the roof of an adjacent building to get a birds eye view of the collapse area. One of your members notices some roof piping that is painted yellow with black stripes. You would be correct to inform the member that this kind of piping responds to which of the below?
A) High voltage wiring
B) Low voltage wiring
C) Natural gas piping
D) Fuel oil piping
ANSWER: D) Fuel oil piping
(AUC 5 – Ch. 2 Add. 3: Fire Code Inspectional Guide)
High Voltage wiring = Red
Low Voltage wiring = Orange
Natural gas piping = Yellow
Other compressed gas piping = Yellow, labeled at reg intervals w/type
Fuel oil piping = Yellow with black stripes
76
You are returning to quarters after extinguishing 2 floors of fire when a person approaches you and complains that their smoke detector is not working. Your next course of action can be found in which choice?
A) Advise the person to call 311
B) Advise the person to call 911
C) Take the necessary information and forward a referral to the Fire Prevention Field Public Operations Support Unit (FPOSU)
D) You and members take apparatus to address and conduct an inspection
ANSWER: A) Advise the person to call 311
(AUC 5 - Chapter 2 - Addendum 5 Smoke Detectors)
Verbal Complaint: Refer complainant to Department of Housing Preservation and Development by dialing 311.
Written Complaint: Forward to Fire Prevention
77
Steel plating used in or on buildings can pose additional hazards to firefighter's fighting a fire in such occupancy. Officers should be well versed in the procedures to follow when steel plating is suspected or encountered. Which point below contains incorrect information?
A) Officers shall cause the inspection of steel plated buildings to determine if they present firefighting problems, to determine the need for surveillance, to discover violations, or to discover alterations without Building Department approval.
B) A sprinkler recommendation should be considered. Alternatives to sprinklers will be considered if it is suitable for this type of alteration. A partial sprinkler system may also be recommended in certain alterations.
C) A sign shall be provided, not less than 12" x 15" posted at or near the entrance to the building, reading "STEEL PLATING ON ___________." Legible red lettering on a white background shall be used.
D) The administrative company should be complete and submit a CIDS Card via the eCIDS application on the intranet.
ANSWER: B) A sprinkler recommendation should be considered. Alternatives to sprinklers will be considered if it is suitable for this type of alteration. A partial sprinkler system may also be recommended in certain alterations. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 - Chapter 2 - Addendum 10 - Section 3)
* A MANDATORY sprinkler recommendation should be submitted.
* Alternatives to sprinklers ARE NOT CONSIDERED SUITABLE for this type of alteration.
* A partial sprinkler system may be recommended if it will provide sufficient protection to the steel plated area and a fire in the un-sprinklered sections of the building would not be adversely affect the steel plated area.
78
The NYC Fire Code provides for a right of entry by the Commissioner and authorized representatives of the department to enter and inspect, at all reasonable times, any building, structure, facility, premises, marine vessel, watercraft, vehicle, and every part thereof, for the purposes of determining compliance with the Fire Code and other applicable laws, rules and regulations enforced by the department. Which point below is not correct regarding the procedure to follow if members are denied access?
A) If company is denied access for an inspection, explain to the individual that the Fire Code allows the Fire Department access.
B) If the individual continues to deny access, the Officer should have a BC respond. The BC should inform the individual denying access that the inspection is required in the interest of fire safety.
C) A violation order must be served if the area to be inspected is open or closed to the general public at the time of the inspection.
D) If the individual denying access is not the owner of the premises, conduct an ownership search of the premises to identify the owner. Attempt to contact the owner(s) to obtain consent and assistance for entry.
E) If the owner still refuses entry, an inspection warrant may be requested through the chain of command.
ANSWER: C) A violation order must be served if the area to be inspected is open or closed to the general public at the time of the inspection. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 - Chapter 2 - Addendum 9 - Section 5)
* A SUMMONS may be served.
79
Overcrowding conditions can be extremely hazardous under normal conditions and deadly under fire conditions. Listed below are several points regarding overcrowding. Which one point is not correct?
A) A cabaret or social club of any size must have at least 20 square feet of space per person.
B) At a public assembly, members should check the FDNY public assembly permit as well as the posted occupancy load. They should agree.
C) When an overcrowding condition is encountered members should; request a BC response, issue a summons for violation of law, and issue a forthwith VO to reduce the number of occupants.
D) If conditions are deemed hazardous or the occupancy load cannot readily be reduced to the legal limit, a vacate order should be considered.
ANSWER: A) A cabaret or social club of any size must have at least 20 square feet of space per person. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 - Chapter 2 - Addendum 8 3.1)
* Must have at least TEN (10) SQUARE FEET of space p/p.
80
Lt. Bongino is working a day tour in L146 when the organizer of the Mt. Carmel feast, Mr. Capacole, comes to the firehouse and asks about fire safety precautions that he should take at the feast. Lt. Bongino would be correct to tell Mr. Capicole which of the following statements?
A) A fire lane of not less than 15' shall be provided for apparatus access. A solid yellow circle 12" in diameter in the center of the emergency access lane shall be marked to indicate the location of each fire hydrant within the boundaries of the event.
B) A fire lane of not less than 12' shall be provided for apparatus access. A solid yellow circle 18" in diameter in the center of the emergency access lane shall be marked to indicate the location of each fire hydrant within the boundaries of the event.
C) A fire lane of not less than 18' shall be provided for apparatus access. A solid yellow circle 16" in diameter in the center of the emergency access lane shall be marked to indicate the location of each fire hydrant within the boundaries of the event.
D) A fire lane of not less than 12' shall be provided for apparatus access. A solid yellow circle 15" in diameter in the center of the emergency access lane shall be marked to indicate the location of each fire hydrant within the boundaries of the event.
ANSWER: A) A fire lane of not less than 15' shall be provided for apparatus access. A solid yellow circle 12" in diameter in the center of the emergency access lane shall be marked to indicate the location of each fire hydrant within the boundaries of the event.
(AUC 5 - Chapter 2 - Addendum 7 - 6.4)
* 15' for apparatus
* 12" in diameter solid yellow circle
81
Lt. Radler is working in the BISP unit and staffing the BISP hotline for the day. He has just received a call from E99 concerning CO detectors. Lt. Radler should reread this bulletin because the only correct information that he gave to the Officer of E99 can be found in which choice below?
A) Regular enforcement of CO detector requirements in residential premises is being assumed by the local administrative unit.
B) Complaints with respect to the installation and/or maintenance of CO detectors in residential premises shall be referred to "311" for follow up by the administrative unit.
C) Complaints with respect to the installation and/or maintenance of CO detectors in occupancy groups G/E and H/I shall be referred to the Field Public Operations Support Unit.
D) A CO alarm installed prior to the effective date of local law 112 shall be replaced when the time elapsed since the installation of such alarm exceeds the manufacturer's suggested useful life of the alarm or within 1 year after the effective date of local law 112, whichever is later.
ANSWER: C) Complaints with respect to the installation and/or maintenance of CO detectors in occupancy groups G/E and H/I shall be referred to the Field Public Operations Support Unit.
(AUC 5 - Chapter 2 - Addendum 6 - 8.1
A - Regular enforcement of CO detector requirements in residential premises is being assumed by the HPD and DOB.
B - Complaints with respect to the installation and/or maintenance of CO detectors in residential premises shall be referred to "311" for follow up by HPD or DOB.
D - A CO alarm installed prior to the effective date of local law 112 shall be replaced when the time elapsed since the installation of such alarm exceeds the manufacturer's suggested useful life of the alarm or within SIX (6) MONTHS after the effective date of local law 112, whichever is later.
82
During FLSTP class at Fort Totten, the instructors were reviewing the procedures regarding smoke detectors and the fire and building codes. Which point made during the class was incorrect?
A) All smoke detectors installed under the 2014 BC shall employ a non-removable, non replaceable battery that powers the alarm for a minimum of 10 years.
B) An Officer receiving a written notification of an absent/defective smoke detector shall forward the notification to BFP Field Public Operations Support Unit (FPOSU)
C) An Officer receiving a verbal notification of an absent/defective smoke detector shall refer the complainant to Department of Housing Preservation and Development by dialing "311".
D) An Officer conducting building inspection in a 3 story MD must enter the apartment to inspect the smoke detector(s). If the tenant refuses entry notify the NYPD.
ANSWER: D) An Officer conducting building inspection in a 3 story MD must enter the apartment to inspect the smoke detector(s). If the tenant refuses entry notify the NYPD. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 - Chapter 2 - Addendum 5 - Section 7)
* Inspection DOES NOT REQUIRE THAT AN INSPECTOR ENTER AN APARTMENT.
* Inspector may inquire about the SD or observe same from doorway if the tenant refuses.
83
When a member is serving a "10-35 FDNY Summons" upon the owner of a PD and the owner is not home to accept the service, the member may take all of the following actions except?
A) Post the FDNY Summons outside the home between the main entrance door and the storm door.
B) Post the FDNY Summons on the outside of the main door.
C) Place the FDNY Summons inside the home's mailbox.
D) In all buildings, affixing the FDNY Summons to a countertop or desktop is not permitted, as it may raise questions regarding service.
ANSWER: C) Place the FDNY Summons inside the home's mailbox. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 - Chapter 3 - Addendum 1 pg 5)
* Place in the VICINITY OF THE MAILBOX (NOT inside)
84
When required to affix an FDNY Summons to a premises, all of the following choices should be adhered to except?
A) Affix the Green Copy and the Gold Copy of the FDNY Summons to the premises itself by taping it to a conspicuous place, preferably with the use of masking tape.
B) Under no circumstances shall an FDNY Summons be posted outside the main entrance door to a building.
C) In commercial premises, it is recommended to tape the FDNY Summons to the door of the building manager's office or to any wall in the building's main lobby, if one exists, preferably near the building's security desk.
D) In a MD, it is recommended to tape the FDNY Summons to the door of the superintendent's residence or office, to the wall near the building's mailboxes or notice board, or to any walls in the building's main lobby, preferably near the building's main entrance.
ANSWER: B) Under no circumstances shall an FDNY Summons be posted outside the main entrance door to a building. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 - Chapter 3 - Addendum 1 pg 4-5)
* Department personnel MAY post the FDNY Summons outside the MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR.
Note A - Affix GOLD and GREEN copy (color of money)
85
Which of the following choices is correct as it pertains to the proper service of an FDNY Summons?
A) Not more than 2 VCs are to be cited on each FDNY Summons. If a member observes violations that fall into more than 2 VCs, issue an additional FDNY Summons.
B) If the violation is against the building, name the building owner as the respondent.
C) All FDNY Summons issued for premises owned by City Agencies should be should be taped conspicuously to a wall in the lobby or to the door to the manager's office.
D) Never write an FDNY Summons to a tenant of a MD or commercial occupancy.
ANSWER: B) If the violation is against the building, name the building owner as the respondent.
(AUC 5 - Chapter 3 - Addendum 1 pg 2)
A - No more than SEVEN (7) VCs cited on each.
C - Forward copies to Legal Affairs Enforcement Unit
D - Can give to commercial tenant / DO NOT write summons to a tenant of a MD.
* Only write FDNY summons to a commercial tenant if the violation is something that the tenant has complete control over (range hood unit in a restaurant, or fire extinguishers in a store or office)
86
The serving of an FDNY Summons for certain violations is limited to specific scenarios. Of the following choices, which is incorrect?
A) Normally, do not issue an FDNY Summons if you deem the violation to be an immediate hazard.
B) The FDNY Summons is the only enforcement document that can be legally served by posting it at the premises.
C) Do not issue an FDNY Summons if a violation required an immediate summons (e.g. locked exit, smoking on a construction site, illegal storage of LPG, illegal use of kerosene space heaters)
D) Do not issue an FDNY Summons to any governmental agency (Federal, State or City)
ANSWER: D) Do not issue an FDNY Summons to any governmental agency (Federal, State or City) (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 - Chapter 3 - Addendum 1 - pg 1)
* Normally you would not issue an FDNY Summons to a Federal, State or other NON CITY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY (THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO NYC MAYORAL AGENCIES)
87
In the case of a sprinkler system where a small number of sprinkler heads have fused due to heat requiring the shutdown of the OSY valve, the IC shall consider replacing those heads in order to restore the system to service. Which statement regarding this policy is incorrect?
A) FDNY members should only perform this action if the Ladder Company has the required heads on their apparatus.
B) If there is any doubt that the sprinkler heads are not the correct type for the system, do not replace the heads.
C) FDNY does not replace sprinkler heads in compactor chutes, shafts, or other unsafe areas as determined by the IC.
D) The replacement of sprinkler heads can only be ordered by a BC or above.
ANSWER: A) FDNY members should only perform this action if the Ladder Company has the required heads on their apparatus. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 - Chapter 2 - Addendum 4 - 5.1.5)
* BUILDING PERSONNEL must have the required heads and wrenches.
88
Ladder 4 responds to a reported water leak from a commercial building in Midtown Manhattan. Once on scene, they discover a large volume of water leaking from a service entrance door. After forcing entry, the company Officer discovers that a broken sprinkler pipe is causing the water flow. He orders his members to shut down the system. There is no responsible party on scene and the sprinkler system is not monitored by an alarm. Upon return to quarters following this operation, Ladder 4's Officer is responsible to complete certain administrative duties. Which one is incorrect?
A) An A-8 must be forwarded to the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Suppression Unit regardless of how long the system will be OOS.
B) An FCPU 1 must be forwarded to the Fire Prevention Public Operations Support Unit only if the system will be OOS for more than 1 business day.
C) An A-500 must be forwarded to the Division Commander regardless of how long the system will be OOS.
D) All 1st alarm units are to be notified of particulars by telephone in regards to the OOS sprinkler system.
ANSWER: C) An A-500 must be forwarded to the Division Commander regardless of how long the system will be OOS. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 - Chapter 2 - Addendum 4 - 4.10)
* A-500 if system will be OOS FOR MORE THAN 1 BUSINESS DAY.
89
Ladder 4 responds to a reported water leak from a commercial building in Midtown Manhattan. Once on scene, they discover a large volume of water leaking from a service entrance door. After forcing entry, the company Officer discovers that a broken sprinkler pipe is causing the water flow. He orders his members to shut down the system. There is no responsible party on scene and the sprinkler system is not monitored by an alarm. Following this operation, in order to inform the responsible party of the condition, the Officer shall request the dispatcher to notify whom?
A) DOB
B) OEM
C) HPD
D) Fire Marshals
ANSWER: D) Fire Marshals
| AUC 5 - Chapter 2 - Addendum 4 - 4.5.3
90
Unless otherwise directed by the department, when a standpipe system, sprinkler system or fire alarm system is out of service, the building should be evacuated or a fire watch maintained. When enforcing this provision, which of the following statements is incorrect?
A) Normally, the fire watch required for an OOS standpipe system, sprinkler system or fire alarm system shall be maintained by one or more fire guards.
B) The impairment coordinator or other building staff trained and knowledgeable in conducting a fire watch may conduct 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, provided the floor area in which the fire protection system is OOS does not exceed 50,000 square feet.
C) A sufficient number of fire guards shall be provided such that each floor or area in which the fire protection system is OOS is patrolled once every 2 hours.
D) The area to be patrolled by each fire guard shall not exceed more than 50,000 square feet.
ANSWER: C) A sufficient number of fire guards shall be provided such that each floor or area in which the fire protection system is OOS is patrolled once every 2 hours. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 - Chapter 2 - Addendum 4 - 4.5.3)
* Once every HOUR
91
When a company Officer is notified of an OOS fire protection system, they must take certain steps to ensure proper safety precautions re adhered to while the system is OOS. Which procedures listed below are correct? (More than 1 correct)
A) Upon notification of an OOS fire protection system, the Officer must immediately investigate with members and apparatus under all circumstances.
B) When the system is found to be OOS during an inspection or routine response the company Officer must request the response of a Battalion Chief.
C) A tag shall be used to indicate that the fire protection system or portion thereof, is OOS. The impairment cooridnatoqrwill place these tags; the FDNY does not provide or place these tags.
D) The company Officer will have a white or blue disc placed on the affected siamese Connection.
E) Issue an FDNY Summons to comply forthwith for the restoration of the system.
F) 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.
G) If an OOS standpipe 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.
ANSWER: C / D / F / G are CORRECT
(AUC 5 / Chapter 2 / Addendum 4 - 4.2)
OOS System Procedure
#1 - FDNY places white or blue disc / Tags placed by Impairment Coordinator
#2 - Forthwith VO to restore system
3 - Evacuate building or fire watch maintained
#4 - Fire Watch can be conducted by owner / Impairment Coordinator if less than 4 hours to fix and floor area does not exceed 50,000 square feet / Fire watch by Fire Guards if more than 4 hours or more than 50,000 square feet / One Fire Guard for each 50,000 square feet to be covered.
#5 - Criminal Summons if proper notifications were not made. (Failure to Notify Summons)
#6 - A-8 to BFP, Suppression Unit
92
Notification that a sprinkler system or fire alarm system is or will be out of service shall be made to the department under which of the following circumstances?
A) The sprinkler or fire alarm system will be out of service on one or more floors of the building.
B) With respect to the fire alarm system, the work or repairs cannot be completed, and the system restored to service within 8 hours of the time the system was placed or went out of service.
C) With respect to the sprinkler system, the work or repairs will require the sprinkler system to be out of service for more than 8 hours in any 24 hour period.
D) One or more other fire protection systems in the area in which the sprinkler or fire alarm system is out of service, are or will be out of service at the same time.
E) The standpipe system only if it is out of service for more than 8 hours.
ANSWER: D) One or more other fire protection systems in the area in which the sprinkler or fire alarm system is out of service, are or will be out of service at the same time.
(AUC 5 / Chapter 2 / Addendum 4 - 3.2)
A - Sprinkler system will be OOS ON MORE THAN 1 FL
B - Sprinkler WITHIN 8 HOURS
C - Fire Alarm OOS for MORE THAN 8 hrs in 24 hr period
E - Standpipe ALWAYS (Any amount of time)
93
You are the Officer responding to an emergency at the San Gennaro Street Festival in Manhattan. You would know which of the following points to be true?
A) Fire apparatus access shall be provided, by maintaining an unobstructed fire lane of not less than 12 feet in width.
B) The sponsor or promoter of the event shall conspicuously mark a solid yellow circle 15 inches in diameter in the center of the emergency access lane to indicate the location of each fire hydrant within the boundaries of the event.
C) It is permissible for fire escape ladders on buildings to be obstructed by food stands, provided the other means of egress are unblocked.
D) A solid yellow circle 12 inches in diameter will indicate the location of each fire hydrant within the boundaries of the event.
ANSWER: D) A solid yellow circle 12 inches in diameter will indicate the location of each fire hydrant within the boundaries of the event.
(AUC 5 - Chapter 2 - Addendum 7)
A - Fire apparatus access shall be provided, by maintaining an unobstructed fire lane of not less than FIFTEEN (15) feet in width.
B - Solid yellow TWELVE INCHES
C - Fire escape ladders SHALL NOT BE obstructed in any manner that would impede their operation
94
At 10 AM, While on an EMS response in an occupied high rise MD, Engine 98 members notice the building’s standpipe system is out of service. There was no notification made to the FDNY, and the shutdown was not scheduled. Which of the following is an inappropriate action taken by Engine 98?
A) The officer of Engine 98 shall request a Battalion Chief to respond, due to the large life hazard.
B) Upon notification, the administrative officer immediately investigated. This investigation may be accomplished via telephone.
C) The officer of Engine 98 obtained full particulars and she made a company journal entry.
D) Due to the fact that the building is not in Engine 98’s administrative area, the officer did not complete the A-500 form and she immediately telephoned the officer of the administrative company.
ANSWER: B) Upon notification, the administrative officer immediately investigated. This investigation may be accomplished via telephone. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 4 - 4.1)
A - Request BC if officer feels it is necessary, HOWEVER, occupancies that have large life hazard, large property value, or if sprinkler head replacement is considered (for sprinklers), officer shall request a BC to respond.
B - Immediately investigate with members and apparatus. Take note, the word IMMEDIATELY appears a number of times in this bulletin
D - Immediately telephone administrative company, and (this is for residential) admin unit forward the A-500 if system is going to be out of service for more than 1 business day.
95
Engine 103 responds to a reported fire at a street festival. The engine chauffeur pulls into the street where the festival is taking place. He would be correct to think all except which one point below?
A) Fire escape ladders shall not be blocked.
B) ERS boxes and hydrants shall be free of signs or other obstructions.
C) Apparatus access shall be a fire lane of not less than 15 feet.
D) A hollow red circle that is 12 inches in diameter, in the center of the emergency access lane indicates the location of a hydrant.
ANSWER: D) A hollow red circle that is 12 inches in diameter, in the center of the emergency access lane indicates the location of a hydrant. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5, CH 2, ADD 7 sec 6)
* A solid YELLOW circle
96
Whenever construction or demolition work reaches a height greater than 75 feet, at least one elevator or hoist shall be kept in readiness at all times for Fire Department use. The maximum distance between the highest accessible floor from this temporary elevator or hoist and the working deck of the building under construction or demolition should be no more than?
A) 40 feet or 4 floors
B) 55 feet or 5 floors
C) 60 feet or 6 floors
D) 75 feet or 7 floors
ANSWER: D) 75 feet or 7 floors
| AUC 5 Ch. 2 - Addendum 2 pg 4
97
During construction of a new building or in spaces being added to an existing building, at least one permanent stair shall be brought to within a distance of __________________ below the working deck at all times?
A) 10 feet or 1 floor
B) 20 feet or 2 floors
C) 30 feet or 3 floors
D) 40 feet or 4 floors
ANSWER: D) 40 feet or 4 floors
| AUC 5 Ch. 2 - Addendum 2 pg 4
98
Engine 8 arrives at a fire in a 10 story building being demolished on an 85 degree day. Demolition work is taking place on the top floor. The building has only one standpipe riser and when occupied, had an automatic sprinkler system with FD hose connections. The Officer would be most correct to believe that?
A) The sprinkler system shall be maintained as an automatic system.
B) The sprinkler risers should be capped immediately below the 9th floor.
C) The red paint for sprinkler piping shall be maintained during and demolition operations.
D) The Fire Department hose connection for the sprinkler shall be marked by a metal sign reading “Sprinkler Connection” and by a green light at night.
ANSWER: C) The red paint for sprinkler piping shall be maintained during and demolition operations.
A - Sprinkler shall be maintained as a NON automatic system
B - Sprinkler risers shall be capped IMMEDIATELY BELOW THE FLOOR BEING DEMOLISHED (10th floor in this scenario)
D - Sprinkler Connection has sign and RED LIGHT
(AUC 5 Ch. 2 - Addendum 2 pg 3)
99
Engine 8 arrives at a fire in a 10 story building being demolished on an 85 degree day. Demolition work is taking place on the top floor. The building has only one standpipe riser and when occupied, had an automatic sprinkler system with FD hose connections. In this situation, the Officer would be incorrect to think?
A) The standpipe system shall be maintained as a dry system and must have an air pressurized alarm.
B) The standpipe riser must be painted red to be considered in a state of readiness
C) The standpipe riser should be capped above the outlet on the 8th floor.
D) The standpipe riser in this building may not be used by demolition personnel for supplying water or compressed air for demolition purposes.
E) The FDC shall be marked by a sign reading “Standpipe Connection” and by a red light at night.
ANSWER: C) The standpipe riser should be capped above the outlet on the 8th floor. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 Ch 2 - Addendum 2 pgs 1-2)
* Capped on the NINTH (9th) FLOOR
* Standpipe riser should be capped above the outlet on the FLOOR IMMEDIATELY BELOW THE FLOOR BEING DEMOLISHED.
100
Engine 65 arrives at a fire in a building under construction on a cold winter day when the temperature is 8 degrees F. The building is now 20 stories high and has two standpipe risers. In this situation the officer would be incorrect to think?
A) The standpipe risers must be painted red to be considered in a state of readiness.
B) The standpipe system shall be maintained dry and must have an air pressurized alarm.
C) The FDC shall be marked by a sign reading “Standpipe Connection” and by a red light at night.
D) No standpipe risers may be used by construction personnel for supplying water or compressed air for construction site purposes.
ANSWER: D) No standpipe risers may be used by construction personnel for supplying water or compressed air for construction site purposes. (INCORRECT)
(AUC 5 Ch. 2 - Addendum 2 - Pg 1 and 2)
* Since this building has two standpipe risers, ONE can be used by construction personnel as long as the other riser is maintained for firefighting use.
101
An Officer arrives first at a fire in a 6 story commercial loft building where he sees the sign below on the front of the building, 7 feet above the sidewalk level, next to the main entrance:
A.I.R
3F
R
Regarding this signage he would be correct to think that there is an artist in residence living in a studio quarters?
A) In apartment 3F in the rear, and the building must not have any medium hazard occupancy.
B) In apartment 3F in the rear, and the building must not have any high hazard occupancy.
C) On the 3rd floor in the rear, and the building must not have any medium hazard occupancy.
D) On the 3rd floor in the rear, and the building must not have any high hazard occupancy.
ANSWER: D) On the 3rd floor in the rear, and the building must not have any high hazard occupancy.
* Sign must be metal 8” x 10”
* Two inch black letters on white background
* 7 feet above sidewalk level
* As close as possible to main entrance and front wall outside bldg.
* The building must not have any type of occupancy listed as a high hazard occupancy.
(AUC 5 Ch. 2 - Addendum 1)
