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1
Q

Auc 5

Naming a violation

In a building

A

Name the building owner as the respondant

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Auc 5

Who to name

Violation against a corporation

A

Name the corporation as the respondant, a Corp. Is someone who’s name is followed by the words Corporation, Corp , LLC, Inc

Do not use “owner of”

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Auc 5

Name in violation

Condominium

A

Name “board of managers”and insert address as respondant

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AUC 5

Name in violation

Managing agent

A

Name managing agent as the respondent

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AUC 5

Name in violation

Tenant

A

Name of business or entity responsible for occupancy

Do not write an FDNY summons to the tenant of a multiple dwelling.

Only write fdny summons to tenant for something they have complete control over. Example range hood, fire extinguishers in a store or office .

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6
Q

Auc5 chap3 add 1

Who to name in a violation

Unable to determine owner?

A

As a last resort identify with entry “owner of” followed by building address

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7
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What is the max amount of VCs to be listed on a fdny summons?

A

7

Note: more than 7 VCs issue additional summons

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8
Q

AUC 5

Which color copies of an FDNY summons get affixed to the premises

A

Green and gold copy , preferably with masking tape

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9
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AUC5

Where do you tape an FDNY summons in a commercial premises

A

Door to building managers office

Or

Any wall in buildings main lobby, if one exists , preferably near building security desk

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10
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Where to post FDNY summons in a MD

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Order of preference

  1. )Door to supers residence or office
  2. )Wall NEAR buildings mailbox (not in mailbox)
  3. )Any wall in main lobby preferably near main entrance
  4. )Placed in hallway which building users have regular access

FDNY MAY post summons outside main entrance door !!!

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11
Q

Name the enforcement documents that the FDNY is allowed to post on a premises

A

FDNY summons is the only enforcement document that can be posted on a premises

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12
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Do you issue a FDNY summons for an immediate hazard under normal circumstances?

A

No! Issue forthwith VO

If there is no authorized person there to accept service of VO for an immediate hazard , THEN you would prepare an FDNY summons

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13
Q

What kind of enforcement document do we write for

A locked exit
Smoking on construction site
Illegal storage of LPG
Illegal use of kerosine heaters

A

Immediate criminal summons

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Do we issue FDNY summons (formerly NOV) to federal, state or non city agencies (MTA, Port authority, tbta)?

A

No

They are subject to special reports, A8 fire prevention referral or other means

We can issue FDNY summons to nyc agency. e.g nycha

Note : treat CUNY schools as state agency

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15
Q

Auc 5

When to notify FDNY
For sprinkler or fire alarm system OOS

A

When More than 1 floor of the building is affected for oos sprinkler or alarm system

Sprinkler: when not repaired and restored within 8hrs

Fire alarm: when OOS for more than 8hours in a 24 hour period

When One or more other fire protection systems are OOS in the area of a sprinkler or alarm system

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16
Q

AUC5

Fire alarm activation with no access

What to do

A

Conduct exterior inspection,

no indications of fire

call the alarm company

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17
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AUC5

Water flow alarm activated no access

What to do

A 
Exterior survey
Ask dispatch to reset
If no CONSIDER forcible entry 
Shut down water 
Have alarm Co. notify responsible party
If no alarm system have Marshalls ID owner

Standpipe OOS and no responsible party notify marshalls for ID of owner

Alaways notify PD for security for forcible entry

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18
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Can we replace sprinkler heads

A

Yes when ordered by a Battalion chief or above

Not in a compactor chute, shaft or any other unsafe area

Need required head and wrench from affected premises

Do not replace if any doubt exists

Admin unit follow up during business hours !

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19
Q

AUC 5

OOS Fire protection system In a residential occupancy.

There is no owner or building staff present.

What to do

A

Ask dispatcher to notify OEM

OEM will have HPD provide fire watch

Fire alarm co. Or marshalls will try to locate responsible party

IC should consider using engine as fire watch if HPD not available

Upon return to quarters make proper notifications and summonses

Chap 2 add4 4.6

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20
Q

AUC 5

After dispatcher notifies OEM for a fire protection system OOS in a multiple dwelling , what are the responsibilities of the ADMINISTRATIVE unit upon return to quarters

A

Notify first alarm units of particulars

Forward A500 to Div. commander for sprinkler or standpipe OOS

Standpipe/Sprinkler OOS in commercial occupancy FPCU 1 forwarded to FPOSU

Forward A8 to fire prevention in all cases where sprinkler/standpipe system is in doubt

Auc 5 chap2a4. 4.10.1

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21
Q

AUC 5.

OOS fire protection system discovered during:

routine inspection?

What do we issue?

Discovered during response?

A

Inspection: Immediate Summons

Failure to Notify

Response: request BC or notify upon return to quarters if officer feels response is not necessary

Chap 2 add4 sec 4.1

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22
Q

AUC 5

Who is the person/civilian responsible to ensure safety precautions while a fire protection system is OOS

A

Impairment coordinator

If owner doesn’t designate an impairment coordinator than the owner is responsible

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23
Q

Auc 5

Notification to the FD of a planned removal of the standpipe system at a construction site, should be made how far in advance ?

A

24 hours

Owner/ fire safety manager/ impairment coordinator. Ensure fire watch is continuously maintained 24hours a day

Officer obtains full particulars and makes CJ entry and notify adm unit, if out of admin area.

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24
Q

AUC5

Upon notification of fire protection system oos, what is the first action you should take.

A

Immediately investigate with members and apparatus

Exception: shut down for inspection, testing, maintenance AND will be back in service by end of business day. Unless officers feels it is necessary to investigate

Dept should be notified upon restoration of system. Fire watch shall be provided during this time

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25
Q

AUC 5

What color are standpipes to be painted in buildings under construction

A

Must be painted red to be considered in a state of readiness

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26
Q

AUC 5

Buildings under construction

Standpipes when freezing conditions may be encountered

A

Must be maintained as dry with air pressurized alarm system

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27
Q

AUC 5

Buildings under construction

FDC markings

A

Marked “Standpipe connnection”

Red light at night

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28
Q

AUC 5

Buildings under construction

Can standpipe risers be used by construction personnel ?

A

Yes it can be used for things like water and compressed air

Provided that at least ONE standpipe riser is maintained at all times for firefighting

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29
Q

AUC 5

In a building under demolition , what mode should the sprinkler system be maintained in ?

A

Maintained as a NON-automatic system.

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30
Q

AUC5

BuIlding under demolition

FDC for sprinkler should be marked how?

A

“Sprinkler Connection”

Red light at night

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31
Q

AUC 5

Building under construction

At least one permanent stair shall be brought with in how far of the working deck at all times?

A

40 feet or 4 floors

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32
Q

AUC5

Whenever construction or demolition reaches a height of ——- at least ———- elevator hoist shall be maintained ready for FDNY use at all times?

A

75’

One elevator or hoist

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33
Q

AUC 5

Max distance between highest accessible elevator floor to working deck is?

A

75’ or 7 floors

Note:

in concrete work, working deck is floor being formed.

In steel construction it is the area where the steel components and decking are being placed prior to pouring concrete

If hoist can not be raised due to inclement weather they have till end of next working day

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34
Q

AUC 5

CDA building

Color of exposed sprinkler and standpipe piping

A

Red

There are exceptions like branch piping

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35
Q

AUC 5

CDA building

Dedicated standpipe valves

Color?

A

Red

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36
Q

AUC 5

CDA buildings

Combination standpipe valve handles

Color?

A

Painted yellow

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37
Q

AUC 5

CDA

Dedicated sprinkler valve handles

Color?

A

Painted green

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38
Q

AUC 5

Rooftop piping

Red

A

High voltage wiring

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39
Q

Auc 5

Rooftop pipe or wiring

Orange

A

Low voltage

40
Q

AUC 5

Rooftop pipe

Yellow

A

Natural gas

41
Q

AUC 5

Roof piping

Compressed gas ( other than natural gas)

A

Yellow

Labeled at regular intervals with type of gas

42
Q

AUC 5

Roof top piping

Yellow with black stripes

A

Fuel oil .

43
Q

AUC5

Absent or Defective smoke detector

We receive written complaint, who do we forward to?

A

We forward to fire prevention field operations public support unit (FOPSU)

44
Q

AUC 5

Verbal notification of absent or broken smoke detector , who do we refer to?

A

Tell complainer to call 311 ask for housing preservation

45
Q

AUC 5

Residential premises

Defective CO detector

Complaint from public

Who do they call

A

311 for follow up by HPD or DOB

46
Q

AUC 5

Occupancy group G/E or H/I

CO detector complaint

Reffer to?

A

FPOSU fire prevention

47
Q

AUC 5

Street festivals

How wide is the fire lane?

What color is the yellow circle for hydrants?

How wide is the circle?

A

Fire lane 15 feet

Solid yellow circle 12” for hydrant marking, for each hydrant within the boundaries

Note: FE ladders shall not be obstructed , duh

48
Q

AUC 5.

Steel plating

How big is the sign

A

12x15

49
Q

Auc5

Steel plating sign

color of background
And letters, what does it say?

A

Red letters
White background

“Steel plating on ————“

Administrative co submits CIDS card

50
Q

AUC 5

Steel plating

CIDS cards shall provide?

A

Location of steel plating

Areas covered by sprinkler system

Location of shut offs and any other pertinent info

51
Q

AUC5

A.I.R
3F
R
Stands for?

A

Artist in residence

3rd floor

Rear

52
Q

Auc 5

Open fires without a chimney are prohibited

Exceptions to the rule are?

A

Portable outdoor bbq

BBQs provides by parks

Fire dept training

Approved Special effects for TV or entertainment

Coke fueled salamanders at construction site

Note:open fires shall be attended with minimum 1 extinguisher or garden hose

53
Q

You respond to a run for smoke and find a chimenea in the rear yard as the source of the odor, what action should you take ?

A

Order the use of the device discontinued immediately .

If the use of the outdoor fireplace becomes a chronic problem at the same location order the use discontinued immediately and serve a summons for failure to comply

Exception: stationary outdoor decorative gas fireplaces , with fixed fuel piping source: fdny permit required

54
Q

AUC 5

Group R2 occupancies
Portable outdoor BBQ with 16.4 oz lpg containers are allowed on premises.

What is the max amount of 16.4 oz containers per dwelling unit ?

A

Four 16.4 oz containers is max per dwelling unit

55
Q

Group R3 occupancy (Apartment house)

BBQs with 16.4 oz lpg and 20 lb tanks are allowed on premises.

What parts of premises are they forbidden and how many tanks are allowed ?

A

Not to be stored indoors , roof or balcony.

16.4 oz l

56
Q

AUC5

Group R3 occupancies
(1-2 family house)

Max for 16.4 oz lpg containers?

Max for 20 pound lpg tanks ?

A

16.4 oz (four per dwelling)
2 family means 8 in the house

Max of (2) 20 lb lpg tanks per house

57
Q

AUC 5

Storage in buildings

Ceiling clearance

Building not protected by sprinklers

A

2 feet

58
Q

AUC 5

Building storage

Ceiling Clearance ,

building IS protected by sprinklers

A

18 inches below sprinkler head deflectors

59
Q

AUC 5

Shaftway markings for exterior access shall be marked how?

A

“Shaftway” red letters 6” high on white background

Readily discernible from the outside

60
Q

AUC 5

Rooftop conduits and piping shall not exceed which height and with , without having to have steps or a ramp provided to traverse them

A

Shall not exceed

1 foot in height

Or

2 feet in width

61
Q

AUC 5

Multi floor duplex or tri-plex dwellings

Entrance door marking to a multi-floor dwelling should be where in relation to the door?

A

On the door jamb on the public hallway side of the door, no more than 12” from the bottom of the door

Each door in this dwelling that opens to a public hallway shall be marked In this manner

62
Q

Multi floor door markings in duplexes and triplexes

Star on the door marking means?

A

Main entrance.

63
Q

Multi floor dwelling , triangle on the door marking with a downward arrow means?

A

This is a secondary entrance, the main entrance will be on the floor below .

64
Q

Multi floor door marking

Up or down arrow, the perpendicular line across the end of the arrow means?

A

Sandwich style apartment , there is no living space in the apartment on the same floor as that entrance.

65
Q

If giving a summons to a city agency, (ex. DHS) can you post it on the premises?

A

No, summons for city agencies get forwarded to the bureau of legal affairs enforcement unit.

Forward all parts except pink copy

Ch3 add1

66
Q

A criminal court summons may only be issued to a city agency in what instances?

A

Custodian or principal for locked exit in a public school.

NYCHA manager or supt for standpipe or sprinkler shutdown without prior FD notification.

When directed by bureau of fire prevention

67
Q

A Loft building that is converted into a joint living/ work space for an artist in residence shall not exceed how many units?

A

2 units

68
Q

An approved outdoor gas fireplace must be at least __ feet from a building or structure.

A

5 Feet.
5 feet from exits, combustable decorations, overhangs, awnings, etc.
Must have valid FDNY permit.

69
Q

Fire extinguishers shall be installed at a minimum of __ feet and a maximum of __ feet from outdoor gas fireplaces

A

10 min

20 max

70
Q

The total grate area of a portable outdoor barbecue shall not exceed ___ sq feet.

A

10

71
Q

Portable outdoor barbecues shall not be stored or used within ___ feet of any combustable waste, combustable material, or combustable building surface.

A

10

72
Q

what needs to be readily accessible when using a portable outdoor barbecue?

A

one fire extinguisher 4-A rating

or Garden type hose attached to water supply

73
Q

What is the indoor storage allowance of propane containers in a R-2 occupancy?

A

R-2 = Multiple Dwelling

4- 16.4 ounce containers per dwelling unit.

74
Q

What is the indoor storage allowance of propane containers in a R-3 occupancy?

A

R-3 = 1-2 family dwelling

4- 16.4 ounce containers per dwelling unit.

75
Q

Can a BBQ with a 20lb cylinder be used at a a R-2 occupancy?

A

No, only R-3 Occupancy

76
Q

How many 20lb propane cylinders can be stored at a R-3 occupancy?

A

maximum of 2. stored at least 10 Ft from combustable material

77
Q

When are flammable liquids allowed below grade in a building built under the 2008 fire code?

A

Never

78
Q

What are the conditions for combustable liquids to be stored in below grade levels in a building built under the 2008 building code?

A

basement must be fully sprinklered
or
when in a room segregated top and sides by 2 hour fire rating and room sprinklered

79
Q

Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: Red with contrasting white bands

A

Standpipe or yard hydrant systems

80
Q

Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: Red with contrasting green bands

A

Automatic sprinkler system (wet or dry)

81
Q

Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: Red with contrasting aluminum bands

A

Non Automatic sprinkler system (including fog system)

82
Q

Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: Piping and valve bodies red with contrasting brown bands

A

Carbon Dioxide extinguishing system

83
Q

Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: Piping and valve bodies red with contrasting black bands

A

Steam extinguishing system

84
Q

Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: Red with contrasting bright orange bands

A

foam system

85
Q

Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: FDC that is red

A

Standpipe

86
Q

Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: FDC that is aluminum

A

Non auto system (including fog system)

87
Q

Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: FDC red with green caps

A

Auto sprinkler system (wet or dry)

88
Q

Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: FDC red with bright orange caps

A

Foam system

should have sign ( chemical foam direct to tanks)

89
Q

At what amount do you need a permit for the storage use or handling of propane

A

more than 400 SCF

aprox 46lbs

90
Q

how is the illegal use and storage of LPG enforced?

A

Immediate summons and confiscation

91
Q

Is a permit required for stationary installations of propane in R-3 occupancies?

A

No

92
Q

When can propane be brought into a below grade area?

A

limited to 16.4 oz only for emergency repairs

93
Q

What are the conditions for a business to display 16.4 ounce containers of propane for sale to the public?

A

protected by sprinkler in display and storage areas

limited to 200 lbs

94
Q

What is the maximum amount of propane an industrial building not open to the public can store?

A

300 lbs

95
Q

When is notification to the dept required for an OOS standpipe system?

A

Notification is required if it is OOS for any period of time. At least 24hrs prior. Fire watch shall be continuously maintained

96
Q

Fire watch coverage
How often patrolled?
How big an area?

A

Once an hour

Not to exceed 50,000 sq ft

97
Q

A cabaret or social club of any size must have at least ___ sq feet of space per person

A

10

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