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1
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AUC 5
What are the color codes for conduit/piping installations of:
1. Hugh voltage
2. Low voltage
3. Natural gas
4. Compressed gasses (other)
5. Fuel oil
A
  1. Red
  2. Orange
  3. Yellow
  4. Yellow and labeled regularly
  5. Yellow w/ Black stripes
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AUC 5:

What is the procedure for overcrowding?

A

Request battalion chief
Issue summons
Issue forthwith violation (to reduce #)
If hazardous conditions consider a vacate order

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AUC 5:
Street festivals

How wide is the fire lane?

How to indicate hydrants?

A

15 feet

12” solid yellow circle in center of fire lane

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AUC 5

How many people are allowed on any roof?

A

One person per 10 square feet

Same at a cabaret or social club

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AUC 5:

Denied access for inspection procedure?

A

“Explain to the Chief, She Sucks Wangs”

  1. Try EXPLAINING to individual fire code allows us access
  2. If not then call B CHIEF
  3. If area is open to public at the time then issue a SUMMONS
  4. If person isn’t owner, SEARCH for owner
  5. If owner refuses, inspection WARRANT through chain

(We do not execute warrants, BFI and legal affairs do)

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AUC 5:

Ch.3

When should you not issue a FDNY Summons?

A

Forthwith VOs
(Unless no one is present to receive one)

Immediate criminal summons
(Locked exit, smoking at construction site, Illegal storage of LPG, illegal use of kerosene space heater’s)

Government agencies except NYC mayoral agencies

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AUC 5

Chapter 3

How many VCs are to be cited on each summons?

A

7, for more then issue an additional summons

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AUC 5

Chapter 3

Who should you not issue a summons to?

A

Do not issue a summons to a tenant in a multiple dwelling.

If the summons is for the tenant, issue the summons and the name of the business or the responsible agent for the occupancy.

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AUC 5

Chapter 3

Who to issue a summons to for a city agency?

A

This summons shall be forwarded to the bureau of legal affairs enforcement unit. Do not Leave copies of the violation at the premises

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AUC 5
Chapter 3

What copies should be affixed at the premises?

Who to Issue with two if unable to determine the owners name?

A

Green and gold

“Owner of” followed by the buildings address

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AUC 5
Chapter 3

Where to affix summons in a commercial premises?

In a multiple dwelling?

Where not to a fix it?

A

Door of Building manager.
Wall in the buildings main lobby near the security desk if possible

Door of the Super.
Near the mailboxes.
Any wall in the main lobby

Preferably with masking tape.

Do NOT affix:
On a counter top or desk top

  • At a PD, put between the main entrance and a storm door, on the outside of the main door, or near the mailbox. Never put the summons inside a mailbox
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AUC 5
Chapter 3

When should compliance dates on VOs be?

Can different compliance Times be written on the same sheet for different violations?

A

They should fall on a BISP day.

Yes, although the recommendation is to have separate sheets for violations that have different compliance times.

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AUC 5
Chapter 3

If the violation is complied with, what should you write on the back of the sheet?

What color sheets do you write it on?

What percentage of work should be done to allow them an extension?

A

Personally abated order dismissed

On the back of the yellow, reinspection copy, and on the back of the white, book copy and filed in the building folder.

75%

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AUC 5
Chapter 3

What should you write on the sheet if the violation is not pre-printed?

A

SP-1

The section of law

The remedy

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AUC 5
Chapter 3

If there is an unsafe condition and not mention in the fire code, then what fire code do you cite?

A

FC 102.8 Matters not adequately provided for in this code.

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AUC 5
Chapter 3

What is the difference between forth with, and immediately in reference to compliance times?

A

Forthwith = 24 hours

Immediately = immediately

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AUC 5
Chapter 3

Court summons

Who should you serve the summons to if they violation is not complied with?

A

The owner of the building on business. If they are not able to be located, then serve it to an approved person in charge

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AUC 5
Chapter 3

Court summons

How do you serve a summons upon a corporation or partnership?

A

The best way is to send it to the administrative enforcement unit, Bureau of legal affairs

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AUC 5
Chapter 3

Court summons

What do you do if a defendant refuses to take a Summons?

A

Drop it at their feet, or if they do not open the door then you can drop it in front of the door.

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AUC 5
Chapter 3

Court summons

If a defendant leaves before you can give it to them what should you do?

A

Leave it with another person of suitable age and discretion

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AUC 5
Chapter 3

Court summons

What if a defendant destroys or discards the summons?

A

It Is still properly served

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AUC 5
Chapter 3

Court summons

When can you issue a summons against a city agency?

A

SEW

Standpipe or sprinkler shut down without notification

Exit locked

When directed by fire prevention

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AUC 5
Chapter 3

A8

When do you use in A8?

Who do you refer them to?

A

For referral of non-serious conditions

Either fire prevention, or PTSU.
Separate ones must be completed if conditions require referral to both

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AUC 5
Chapter 3

A8

Who do you refer an A8 to if it is a commercial space on Mta property?

A

Fire prevention

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AUC 5

Chapter 2

Open fires: a minimum of how many extinguishers should be available?

A

A minimum of one; or a garden hose connected to water.

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AUC 5

Chapter 2

Patio fireplace: if these are found by fire officials what is the SOP?

A

Discontinue the use immediately. If it’s chronic then issue a summons

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AUC 5

Chapter 2

Outdoor decorative gas appliances:
How far away from any building or structure?

How far away from combustible decorations?

How far away from exits?

A

5’ for all

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AUC 5

Chapter 2

Outdoor decorative gas appliances:

How far away does furniture have to be?

How far away abound the fire extinguisher be?

A

Furniture within 5 feet has to be flame retardant.

Minimum of 10 feet and maximum of 20 feet

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AUC 5

Chapter 2

Portable outdoor barbecue:

Total great area allowed?

Cannot be stored or used within how many feet of combustibles, or combustible building surfaces?

A

10 ft.²

Not within 10 feet; any windows or doors within 10 feet must be kept closed

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AUC 5

Chapter 2

Portable outdoor barbecue:
Minimum of how many extinguishers?

A

At least one or a hose attached to a water supply

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AUC 5

Chapter 2

How many LPG containers can be stored inside?

A

Maximum of 4 16.4 ounce containers per dwelling unit

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AUC 5

Chapter 2

How many 20 pound LPG containers can be used to fuel a barbecue?

Can they be used on a rooftop or balcony?

A

Maximum of 2 20 pounders.

May not be stored or used indoors or on any rooftop or balcony

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AUC 5

Chapter 2

Combustible storage:

How far below the ceiling can storage be in an unsprinklered building?

Sprinklered?

A

2 feet or more below

Minimum of 18 inches below

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AUC 5

Chapter 2

How high should the letters shaftway be for a building containing an elevator serving two or more floors?

A

6 inches high in red

The same goes for interior access to shaftways.

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AUC 5

Chapter 2

Steps or ramps over piping shall be provided if installations exceed how much in height or how much in width?

A

1 foot high or more than 2 feet wide

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AUC 5

Chapter 2

Color of high-voltage wiring?

Low-voltage wiring?

Natural gas?

other compressed gas?

Fuel oil piping?

A

Red

Orange

Yellow

Yellow and labeled at regular intervals

Yellow with black stripes

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AUC 5

Chapter 2

When does a floor need an arrow sign showing direction to each dwelling unit?

A

More than eight units on a floor.

Unless all the entrances are in a single direction from that entry

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AUC 5

Chapter 2

How far from the floor should signs be on a duplex? What should be on that sign?

A

No more than 12 inches from the bottom, and an upward or downward pointing arrow indicating the direction of the floor.

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AUC 5

Chapter 2

When should a jam have a sign on it?

How far from the floor?

A

In a building without a sprinkler system, and more than eight units on a floor.

No more than 12 inches from the bottom of the door

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AUC 5

Chapter 2

Can you have flammable liquids in a basement?

Combustible liquids?

A

No

Yes - provided they are protected by a sprinkler.

**This rule shall not apply to existing facilities established prior to July 1, 2008 (when I got assigned on the FDNY)
UNLESS They undergo alteration. Then they need a sprinkler

41
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AUC 5

Chapter 2

OOS Fire protection:

When should notification be made to the FDNY when I stand pipe is out of service?

A

Anytime it is out of service

42
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AUC 5

Chapter 2

OOS Fire protection:

When should notification be made that a sprinkler or fire alarm is out of service?

A
  • OOS on more than one floor
  • Sprinkler or fire alarm will be out of service for more than eight hours
  • One or more fire protection systems in the area in which the sprinkler or alarm is OOS will also be out of service AT THE SAME TIME
43
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2

OOS Fire protection:

How far in advance do you need to let the department know of a planned removal of standpipe service?

A

At least 24 hours

44
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2

OOS Fire protection:

A member who receives information about an OS system should?

An officer should?

A

Tell the officer

Journal entry,
- If it’s in other companies administrative district then: journal entry and telephone that units officer

45
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AUC 5

Chapter 2

OOS Fire protection:

Upon notification of an OOS system the officer should:

A

Immediately investigate with members and apparatus

Unless it is scheduled in the system will be back in service prior to the end of the business day

46
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AUC 5

Chapter 2

OOS Fire protection:

If system is OOS during an inspection or routine response then the officer should?

A

Request a BC to respond. If you doesn’t feel the response is necessary, then notify the BC upon return to quarters

If it has a large life hazard, large property value, or if a sprinkler head is considered to be replaced then request the BC

47
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2

OOS Fire protection:

Where should you place a tag on an OS system?

A

At each FD connection,

At the system control valve

At the fire command center

**Tags are placed by the owner, the FD does not provide or place these tags

48
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AUC 5

Chapter 2

OOS Fire protection:

What does a white disc mean?

What does a blue disc mean?

A

System is completely out of service

System is not functioning as a fully automatic system, or a portion will function effectively ones supplied by the FD

49
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AUC 5

Chapter 2:

What violations should be issued for an out of service system?

A

VO for forthwith restoration

Consider a vo for a firewatch

**A firewatch shall be maintained or else the building should be evacuated

50
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

Firewatch:

What is the maximum amount of floor area that a fire guard can patrol?

A

50,000 ft.²

51
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

What should you issue if there is an out of service fire system discovered on a routine inspection?

A

An immediate summons for failure to notify

52
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

What is the SOP if an alarm is activated however there is no access available?

An alarm for a water flow?

A

Conduct an exterior inspection, and notify dispatcher to tell the alarm company

Consider forcible entry if the dispatcher says the alarm has not reset.

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Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

If there is a waterflow, and the sprinkler is not monitored by an alarm, Who should you notify?

A

The fire Marshalls: They have ways of getting into contact with a responsible party for that building

54
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

If the standpipe is out of service during an inspection and there is no responsible party who should you notify?

A

The fire Marshalls. They will notify a responsible party.

55
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

If there is an out of service fire protection system in a residential occupancy and there is no staff available, who should you notify?

A

Have the dispatcher notify OEM.

They may be able to provide fire guards until a responsible party can be contacted through the alarm company or the marshals

**The I see you should consider a firewatch performed by an engine company

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AUC 5

Chapter 2:

For a residential occupancy with an OOS system, what should the officer do when he returns to quarters?

A

Notify all first alarm units by phone

Forward an a-500 to the division commander for a standpipe and or sprinkler

If it is a commercial occupancy, forward FPCU to fire prevention

(Only forward these documents if the system will be out of service for more than a business day and there is a large life hazard)

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AUC 5

Chapter 2:

What should the officer do in all cases when the serviceability of a sprinkler standpipe is in doubt or out of service?

A

Forward an A8 to fire prevention

58
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

When should members replace heads in a sprinkler system?

A

Only if the occupancy has the required heads in a metal cabinet with the wrench

59
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

Where does the FD not replace sprinkler heads?

Who can order replacement of a sprinkler head?

A

CSU

Compactor chutes

Shafts

Unsafe areas

BC or above

60
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AUC 5

Chapter 2:

When is a sprinkler system not required to maintain replacement heads?

How many should they have typically?

A

When it is a dry system

Typically at least six

61
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

Smoke detectors:

For a smoke alarm installed prior to the effective date of the FD books, when should it be replaced?

A

Within seven years of the effective date of these books

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Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

Smoke detectors:

For all alarms installed after the effective date of these books, what is the minimum amount of time they should work?

A

10 years; they should have a non-removable battery, and emit a notification at the expiration of its life

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AUC 5

Chapter 2:

Smoke detectors:

For a written complaints, what action should you take?

For verbal complaints?

A

Forward to fire prevention

Refer to 311 for department of housing

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Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

Carbon monoxide detectors:

Installed prior to the FD books shall be replaced within how much time after the effective date of the books?

A

Within six months of the effective date, or the manufacturers suggested life whichever is later

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Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

Carbon monoxide detectors:

Complaints in residential buildings for CO detectors shall be referred to who?

Complaints in occupancy groups GE and HI?

A

311

Field public operations support unit

66
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

Street festivals:

How wide should a fire lane be in the street?

A

Not less than 15 feet

67
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

Street festivals:

How wide should a circle be indicating the location of a fire hydrant?

A

A solid yellow circle 12 inches in diameter

68
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

Overcrowding:

What is the procedure for overcrowding conditions?

A

Big Veiny Sausage

BC: request
Violation
Summons

If hazardous issue a vacate

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Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

Overcrowding:

What is the maximum number of people on a rooftop?

For a cabaret or social club?

A

One person per 10 ft.²

One person per 10 ft.²

70
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

Denied access:

What should you do if denied access?

A

Explain

Request a BC

Summons: if area is open to the general public at the time of inspection

If individual denying is not Owner, look for Owner.

If Owner refuses entry request an inspection warrant through chain of command

**Members are not empowered to execute a warrant; legal affairs and the marshals will do this

71
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

Steel plating:

Mandatory Sprinkler recommendations should be given; when should a partial recommendation be given?

A

Will provide sufficient protection to the steel plated area, and fire in the unsprinklered sections would not adversely affect the steel plated area

72
Q

AUC 5

Chapter 2:

Steel plating:

What should a building provide that has steel plating?

A

A 12” x 15” sign with red lettering on a white background
(Similar to colors for a shaft way sign)

Submit a SIDS card!

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AUC 5
Chapter 2
Addendum 1:

What is the maximum number of units in a loft building permitted to be used for living purposes?

A

Two

74
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 2
Addendum 1:

Where should the sign be indicating to the FDNY that there is an artist in residence?

How big?

A

On the outside of the building, 7 feet above sidewalk level

8”x10”

BLACK letters

75
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 2
Addendum 2:
Construction/demo/alt

New buildings under construction: where should the stand pipe serve?

A

All floors with permanent stairs are required.

WHICH IS 4 FLOORS BELOW THE WORKING DECK

76
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 2
Addendum 2:
Construction/demo/alt

Demo buildings: standpipe is maintained wet or dry?

Where will the standpipe be capped?

A

Dry

Above the outlet on the floor immediately below the floor being demolished

77
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 2
Addendum 2:
Construction/demo/alt

Below grade: when should the standpipe be installed?

A

When a temporary or permanent stairs installed.

75’ or greater below grade

78
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 2
Addendum 2:
Construction/demo/alt

Alteration: in an unoccupied building does it need to be wet?

A

Can be dry if approved by commissioner and must be equipped with air pressurized system

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AUC 5
Chapter 2
Addendum 2:
Construction/demo/alt

Can you use a standpipe to supply water or air for construction purposes?

A

Only if one stand pipe riser is maintained at all times for fire fighting operations

***If stand pipe is used to supply water for construction, and freezing temperatures may occur then it must be drained afterwards

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Q

AUC 5
Chapter 2
Addendum 2:
Construction/demo/alt

Does branch piping need to be painted red in addition to stand pipe and sprinkler pipe?

A

No, branch piping is an exception

81
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 2
Addendum 2:
Construction/demo/alt

Sprinklers in buildings undergoing full or partial demolition shall be maintained as what type?

Where shall they be Capped?

A

Non-automatic

Immediately below the floor being demoed

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Q

AUC 5
Chapter 2
Addendum 2:
Construction/demo/alt

New building: A permanent stair should be brought to how many feet below the working deck at all times?

Demo or alteration buildings?

A

Within 40 feet or 4 floors of the working deck

Existing Stairs shall be maintained

83
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 2
Addendum 2:
Construction/demo/alt

What is the maximum distance between the highest floor and an elevator in a building on the construction and demolition?

A

75 feet or seven floors

84
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 3, addendum 5:
DOB Referral:

Should you file this report if you need immediate action?

A

No

85
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AUC 5
Chapter 3, addendum 5:
DOB Referral:

Who do you refer this report to?

A

The BISP unit, they evaluate and send to DOB

86
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AUC 5
Chapter 3, addendum 5:
DOB Referral:

If there is a commercial space on transit authority property, does it get referred in the same way as if it was not on transit authority property?

A

Yes, file it the same way and refer it the same way. (It is an outside entity on government property)

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AUC 5
Chapter 3, addendum 5:
DOB Referral:

If the chief believes condition is has it enough for immediate action, what should happen?

A

Require immediate DOB response

88
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 3, addendum 5:
DOB Referral:

Who decides if it is a normal or high priority referral?

A

The on scene Chief

89
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 3, addendum 5:
DOB Referral:

Is a high priority referral extremely hazardous or immediate?

A

No, there is no referral if it is immediate or very hazardous. They called DOB and have them respond immediately.

90
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 3, addendum 5:
DOB Referral:

Do you need to file a separate referral report for each condition at the same address for a high priority?

For a normal referral?

A

Yes

No. You can put several normal referral items on a single report

91
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 3, addendum 5:
DOB Referral:

Who should take photographs for a referral?

A

The administrative battalion chief

92
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 3, addendum 6:
Complaints:

If you receive a complaint in your administrative district, how long do you have to investigate the complaint?

A

Promptly, but within 24 hours

93
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 3, addendum 6:
Complaints:

If you receive a complaint for a location outside of your administrative district, what should you do?

A

Record in the company journal and then tell the proper unit by phone.

94
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 3, addendum 6:
Complaints:

If you receive a complaint for a place of public assembly, what should you do?

A

Immediate phone call to administrative battalion chief

95
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AUC 5
Chapter 3, addendum 6:
Complaints:

Do you have to file an A17 for every complaint received?

A

Yes; Even if you attempt to investigate and you have no access that should be recorded on the A 17.

96
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 3, addendum 6:
Complaints:

Do you have to forward an A17 every time you attempt to BISP?

A

Yes! Even if you have no access, you mark “interim” report

Cover your ass!

97
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 3, addendum 6:
Complaints:

Do you forward interim or final reports through the chain?

A

ONLY FINAL

98
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 3, addendum 6:
Complaints:

If you cannot gain access within 72 hours, what should you do?

A

Call BISP and be guided by them

99
Q

AUC 5
Chapter 2
Addendum 2:
Construction/demo/alt

What piping is color coded to differentiate between standpipes, sprinklers, combo systems?

A

VALVE HANDLES

Sprinkler green

Standpipe red

Combo yellow

FDNY 2020 Capt Test (36 decks)

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