AUC 277 Public Schools attended by NON-Ambulatory Students

Question 1

ABR stands for ?

Answer 1

Architectural Barrier Removal

Question 2

ABR School..?

Answer 2

• 1 or more non-ambulatory students
• contains the REQUIRED HOLDING AREA
• has a written fire drill and evacuation plan
• complete compliance with F.P. Dir 2/84

Question 3

ABR in Process School?

Answer 3

• not substantially compliant with F.P.Dir 2/84
• may have non ambulatory students in attendance on floors below/above 1st floor
• An ISP is required for these children in addition to FIRE DRILL

Question 4

NON-ABR SCHOOLS..?

Answer 4

• without plans for compliance with F.P. 2/84
• may have non ambulatory students above/below 1st floor
• ISP is required in addition to fire drill

Question 5

ISP?

Answer 5

Individualized Safety Plan

Question 6

First Officer to Arrive shall?

ABR school

Answer 6

• IMMEDIATELY contact principal or person in charge
• ascertain status of all non ambulatory students and relay to Officer in Command

CIDS available

Question 7

ABR in Process and NoN ABR operate under?

Answer 7

ISP CONCEPT

• School staff responsible for each student
• plan may require staff to attempt evacuation or proceed to safe area
• CiDS will give specific details

Question 8

Each students plan, which staff will possess, consists of?

Answer 8

• name
• location of student throughout day
• name of staff members
• name of backup

Question 9

ABR SCHOOL

HOLDING AREA must face on a street accessible to FDNY APPARATUS WITH WINDOWS LARGE ENOUGH ….32” WIDE/ 48” HIGH

Answer 9

Openable WITHOUT KEY
-holding areas line up vertically
WINDOW SILLS PAINTED RED, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, with a sign attached to TOP OF WINDOW PANE “FD ACCESS”

DOORS TO HOLDING AREAS WITH SIGN “HOLDING AREA”

-holding areas should have movable seats and desks and be capable of holding the total number on NON ambulatory students required to use holding area

Question 10

ISP

NON ABR SCHOOLS

Answer 10

MEMBER OR MEMBERS OF SCHOOL STAFF RESPONSIBLE FOR EACH STUDENT
-STAFF MAY ATTEMPT EVACUATION OR PROCEED TO SAFE AREA PENDING FDNY ARRIVAL

-ISP FOR EACH non ambulatory student who attends class ABOVE /BELOW GROUND FLOOR where there are no holding rooms

each student:
NAME OF STUDENT
LOCATION THROUGHOUT DAY
NAME OF STAFF DESIGNATED TO EVALUATE STUDENT
NAME OF BACK UP STAFF

Question 11

Designated staff located on SAME FLOOR and in close proximity to the student

Answer 11

a. evacuation stair MUST be clear of smoke and heat (alternate stairs selected)
b. SAFETY OF ALL STUDENTS PRIMARY CONSIDERATION-FLOW OF TRAFFIC IN THE STAIR SELECTED MUST NOT BE INTERRUPTED BY NON AMBULATORY STUDENT