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Naming a violation
In a building
Name the building owner as the respondant
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Who to name
Violation against a corporation
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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Name in violation
Condominium
Name “board of managers”and insert address as respondant
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Name in violation
Managing agent
Name managing agent as the respondent
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Name in violation
Tenant
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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Who to name in a violation
Unable to determine owner?
As a last resort identify with entry “owner of” followed by building address
What is the max amount of VCs to be listed on a fdny summons?
7
Note: more than 7 VCs issue additional summons
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Which color copies of an FDNY summons get affixed to the premises
Green and gold copy , preferably with masking tape
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Where do you tape an FDNY summons in a commercial premises
Door to building managers office
Or
Any wall in buildings main lobby, if one exists , preferably near building security desk
Where to post FDNY summons in a MD
Order of preference
- )Door to supers residence or office
- )Wall NEAR buildings mailbox (not in mailbox)
- )Any wall in main lobby preferably near main entrance
- )Placed in hallway which building users have regular access
FDNY MAY post summons outside main entrance door !!!
Name the enforcement documents that the FDNY is allowed to post on a premises
FDNY summons is the only enforcement document that can be posted on a premises
Do you issue a FDNY summons for an immediate hazard under normal circumstances?
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
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
Immediate criminal summons
Do we issue FDNY summons (formerly NOV) to federal, state or non city agencies (MTA, Port authority, tbta)?
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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When to notify FDNY
For sprinkler or fire alarm system OOS
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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Fire alarm activation with no access
What to do
Conduct exterior inspection,
no indications of fire
call the alarm company
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Water flow alarm activated no access
What to do
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
Can we replace sprinkler heads
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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OOS Fire protection system In a residential occupancy.
There is no owner or building staff present.
What to do
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
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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
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
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OOS fire protection system discovered during:
routine inspection?
What do we issue?
Discovered during response?
Inspection: Immediate Summons
Failure to Notify
Response: request BC or notify upon return to quarters if officer feels response is not necessary
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Who is the person/civilian responsible to ensure safety precautions while a fire protection system is OOS
Impairment coordinator
If owner doesn’t designate an impairment coordinator than the owner is responsible
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Notification to the FD of a planned removal of the standpipe system at a construction site, should be made how far in advance ?
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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Upon notification of fire protection system oos, what is the first action you should take.
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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What color are standpipes to be painted in buildings under construction
Must be painted red to be considered in a state of readiness
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Buildings under construction
Standpipes when freezing conditions may be encountered
Must be maintained as dry with air pressurized alarm system
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Buildings under construction
FDC markings
Marked “Standpipe connnection”
Red light at night
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Buildings under construction
Can standpipe risers be used by construction personnel ?
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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In a building under demolition , what mode should the sprinkler system be maintained in ?
Maintained as a NON-automatic system.
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BuIlding under demolition
FDC for sprinkler should be marked how?
“Sprinkler Connection”
Red light at night
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Building under construction
At least one permanent stair shall be brought with in how far of the working deck at all times?
40 feet or 4 floors
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Whenever construction or demolition reaches a height of ——- at least ———- elevator hoist shall be maintained ready for FDNY use at all times?
75’
One elevator or hoist
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Max distance between highest accessible elevator floor to working deck is?
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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CDA building
Color of exposed sprinkler and standpipe piping
Red
There are exceptions like branch piping
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CDA building
Dedicated standpipe valves
Color?
Red
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CDA buildings
Combination standpipe valve handles
Color?
Painted yellow
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Dedicated sprinkler valve handles
Color?
Painted green
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Rooftop piping
Red
High voltage wiring
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Rooftop pipe or wiring
Orange
Low voltage
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Rooftop pipe
Yellow
Natural gas
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Roof piping
Compressed gas ( other than natural gas)
Yellow
Labeled at regular intervals with type of gas
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Roof top piping
Yellow with black stripes
Fuel oil .
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Absent or Defective smoke detector
We receive written complaint, who do we forward to?
We forward to fire prevention field operations public support unit (FOPSU)
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Verbal notification of absent or broken smoke detector , who do we refer to?
Tell complainer to call 311 ask for housing preservation
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Residential premises
Defective CO detector
Complaint from public
Who do they call
311 for follow up by HPD or DOB
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Occupancy group G/E or H/I
CO detector complaint
Reffer to?
FPOSU fire prevention
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Street festivals
How wide is the fire lane?
What color is the yellow circle for hydrants?
How wide is the circle?
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
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Steel plating
How big is the sign
12x15
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Steel plating sign
color of background
And letters, what does it say?
Red letters
White background
“Steel plating on ————“
Administrative co submits CIDS card
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Steel plating
CIDS cards shall provide?
Location of steel plating
Areas covered by sprinkler system
Location of shut offs and any other pertinent info
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3F
R
Stands for?
Artist in residence
3rd floor
Rear
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Open fires without a chimney are prohibited
Exceptions to the rule are?
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
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 ?
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
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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 ?
Four 16.4 oz containers is max per dwelling unit
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 ?
Not to be stored indoors , roof or balcony.
16.4 oz l
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Group R3 occupancies
(1-2 family house)
Max for 16.4 oz lpg containers?
Max for 20 pound lpg tanks ?
16.4 oz (four per dwelling)
2 family means 8 in the house
Max of (2) 20 lb lpg tanks per house
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Storage in buildings
Ceiling clearance
Building not protected by sprinklers
2 feet
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Building storage
Ceiling Clearance ,
building IS protected by sprinklers
18 inches below sprinkler head deflectors
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Shaftway markings for exterior access shall be marked how?
“Shaftway” red letters 6” high on white background
Readily discernible from the outside
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Rooftop conduits and piping shall not exceed which height and with , without having to have steps or a ramp provided to traverse them
Shall not exceed
1 foot in height
Or
2 feet in width
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Multi floor duplex or tri-plex dwellings
Entrance door marking to a multi-floor dwelling should be where in relation to the door?
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
Multi floor door markings in duplexes and triplexes
Star on the door marking means?
Main entrance.
Multi floor dwelling , triangle on the door marking with a downward arrow means?
This is a secondary entrance, the main entrance will be on the floor below .
Multi floor door marking
Up or down arrow, the perpendicular line across the end of the arrow means?
Sandwich style apartment , there is no living space in the apartment on the same floor as that entrance.
If giving a summons to a city agency, (ex. DHS) can you post it on the premises?
No, summons for city agencies get forwarded to the bureau of legal affairs enforcement unit.
Forward all parts except pink copy
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A criminal court summons may only be issued to a city agency in what instances?
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
A Loft building that is converted into a joint living/ work space for an artist in residence shall not exceed how many units?
2 units
An approved outdoor gas fireplace must be at least __ feet from a building or structure.
5 Feet.
5 feet from exits, combustable decorations, overhangs, awnings, etc.
Must have valid FDNY permit.
Fire extinguishers shall be installed at a minimum of __ feet and a maximum of __ feet from outdoor gas fireplaces
10 min
20 max
The total grate area of a portable outdoor barbecue shall not exceed ___ sq feet.
10
Portable outdoor barbecues shall not be stored or used within ___ feet of any combustable waste, combustable material, or combustable building surface.
10
what needs to be readily accessible when using a portable outdoor barbecue?
one fire extinguisher 4-A rating
or Garden type hose attached to water supply
What is the indoor storage allowance of propane containers in a R-2 occupancy?
R-2 = Multiple Dwelling
4- 16.4 ounce containers per dwelling unit.
What is the indoor storage allowance of propane containers in a R-3 occupancy?
R-3 = 1-2 family dwelling
4- 16.4 ounce containers per dwelling unit.
Can a BBQ with a 20lb cylinder be used at a a R-2 occupancy?
No, only R-3 Occupancy
How many 20lb propane cylinders can be stored at a R-3 occupancy?
maximum of 2. stored at least 10 Ft from combustable material
When are flammable liquids allowed below grade in a building built under the 2008 fire code?
Never
What are the conditions for combustable liquids to be stored in below grade levels in a building built under the 2008 building code?
basement must be fully sprinklered
or
when in a room segregated top and sides by 2 hour fire rating and room sprinklered
Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: Red with contrasting white bands
Standpipe or yard hydrant systems
Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: Red with contrasting green bands
Automatic sprinkler system (wet or dry)
Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: Red with contrasting aluminum bands
Non Automatic sprinkler system (including fog system)
Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: Piping and valve bodies red with contrasting brown bands
Carbon Dioxide extinguishing system
Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: Piping and valve bodies red with contrasting black bands
Steam extinguishing system
Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: Red with contrasting bright orange bands
foam system
Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: FDC that is red
Standpipe
Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: FDC that is aluminum
Non auto system (including fog system)
Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: FDC red with green caps
Auto sprinkler system (wet or dry)
Bulk Plant fire protection system color coding: FDC red with bright orange caps
Foam system
should have sign ( chemical foam direct to tanks)
At what amount do you need a permit for the storage use or handling of propane
more than 400 SCF
aprox 46lbs
how is the illegal use and storage of LPG enforced?
Immediate summons and confiscation
Is a permit required for stationary installations of propane in R-3 occupancies?
No
When can propane be brought into a below grade area?
limited to 16.4 oz only for emergency repairs
What are the conditions for a business to display 16.4 ounce containers of propane for sale to the public?
protected by sprinkler in display and storage areas
limited to 200 lbs
What is the maximum amount of propane an industrial building not open to the public can store?
300 lbs
When is notification to the dept required for an OOS standpipe system?
Notification is required if it is OOS for any period of time. At least 24hrs prior. Fire watch shall be continuously maintained
Fire watch coverage
How often patrolled?
How big an area?
Once an hour
Not to exceed 50,000 sq ft
A cabaret or social club of any size must have at least ___ sq feet of space per person
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