AUC 207 ADD 10 SOUND POWERED PHONES & DRY STANDPIPES IN SUBWAY Flashcards
The Siamese connection at street level will have
Appropriate signage that it is to supply the NYC Transit Subway
The FDNY standard HT really procedure can be discontinued of sound powered phones are established
True or False
False
It will be augmented
Standpipe outlets at platform level will be located
- Inside a stainless steel cabinet
- Cabinet can be opened with a subway key
- Will not contain any hose
Sound powered phone outlet jacks will be located
- In a secure metal box that can be opened with a 1620 key
* In most cases the outlet jack box will be inside the stainless steel standpipe cabinet
Sound powered phone outlet jack boxes are
- Not equipped with handsets
* Handsets for sound powered phones will be distributed to field units by the PTSU
Upon installation of sound powered phones and a dry standpipe the PTSU will contact the local
- Battalion and designated units to arrange for the issuance of sound powered phones
- The PTSU will issue the phones and conduct an on site familiarization drill with these units at the designated subway station
Battalion chiefs shall arrange for
MUD at these locations
Administrative units shall create
CIDS cards
Location of Siamese connection
Location of street level sound powered phone jacks
Normal subway operations dictate that the Engine Company shall
Not stretch a hose line until the location of the fire is determined and a stairway is selected which would best serve as the closest access point to the fire
Units equipped with sound powered phones shall bring
Telephone Handset
1620 Key
Subway Emergency Exit Key
To the station platform
During Semi-Annual Subway Emergency Exit inspection period administrative units shall
Inspect the subway dry standpipe systems
Test the sound powered phones
DO NOT charge the standpipe system
If defects are noted during the Semi-Annual inspections, MUD or at operations an
A-8 Referral Report shall be forwarded to the PTSU
For immediate notification call PTSU
