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AUC 5 Ch. 2 Adds. 1 - 10 Flashcards

1
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Multiple Dwelling Law does not permit the conversion of a loft building to a MD. Therefore, a loft occupancy shall not exceed how many units

A

Shall not exceed 2 separate individual units used for living purposes
Note: No High Fire Hazards are allowed in these buildings

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2
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The sign AIR must be displayed where in a loft building

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Outside of the building

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3
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What are the dimensions of the sign AIR

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8” by 10”

Note: Must be metal

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4
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The height of the letters on an AIR sign

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2 inches

Note: Will be black lettering on a white background

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5
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The height of the posted AIR sign

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7 feet above sidewalk level

Note: Should be as close as possible to the main entrance of front wall outside of building

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6
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As per this addendum the term 3F on an AIR sign will indicate what

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Third Floor

Note: Not 3 Front. If the letter R is showing, this will indicate Rear

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7
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Between High, Medium and Low fire hazards, which one or ones are/is not permitted in a residential Loft

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High only

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8
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At a construction site that is in excess of 75 feet, the standpipe system shall serve all floors that have what type of stairway

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Permanent stairs

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9
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Units that encounter a standpipe that is not painted red should consider what possibility

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May not be in a state of readiness

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10
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Name an occasion at a construction site when the standpipe system may be maintained as a dry system

A

Freezing conditions

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11
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Existing standpipe systems in structures undergoing a full demolition shall be maintained as Dry or Wet systems

A

Dry

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12
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At demolition sites standpipe risers shall be capped on what floor

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

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13
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True or False. At demolition sites, standpipe hose, nozzles and spanners are not required to remain on site

A

True

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14
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During alteration or partial demolition in an unoccupied building, what 3 criteria’s must be met in order for the standpipe to remain dry

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  1. Approval of buildings commissioner 2. Approval of fire commissioner 3. System is equipped with an air pressurized alarm system
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15
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Name two buildings that are required to have standpipe pressurized alarm systems

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  1. Vacant buildings being demolished 2. New buildings higher than 75 feet
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16
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Name an occasion when a standpipe may be used to supply water or compressed air for construction or demolition operations

A

At least one standpipe riser is maintained at all times for firefighting operations

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17
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Buildings under construction shall have exposed standpipes painted what color

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Red

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18
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Buildings under construction shall have sprinkler piping painted what color

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Red

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19
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Buildings under construction shall have dedicated standpipe valve handles painted what color

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Red

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20
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Buildings under construction shall have combination standpipe valve handles painted what color

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Yellow

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21
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Buildings under construction shall have dedicated sprinkler valve handles painted what color

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Green

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22
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True or false. When existing sprinkler systems with FD hose are present in buildings undergoing full or partial demo., the system shall be maintained as an automatic sprinkler system

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False

Shall be maintained as a non automatic

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23
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During construction of a new building, at least one permanent stair shall be brought within how many feet or floors below the working deck

A

40 feet or 4 floors below

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24
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Buildings under construction or demolition shall have an elevator reach within how many feet or floors to the working deck

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Within 75’ or 7 floors. Ex: A 15 story building must have an elevator that reaches the 8th floor.
Note: This applies to all buildings that have reached 75’

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25
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Name 5 exceptions when using Open Fires are allowed

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  1. Portable BBQ’s 2. Outdoor non-commercial BBQ’s in parks 3. Training of fire brigades 4. Special effects for TV, theatre, entertainment 5. Salamanders at construction sites
    Note: All other types of Open Fires are prohibited
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26
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The minimum amount of fire extinguisher required at Open Fires

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1

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27
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What action should be taken if a patio fireplace is encountered

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No enforcement action other than the discontinuance of its use

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28
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The total Grate area (cooking area on the BBQ) of a BBQ shall not exceed what

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10 square feet

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29
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Outdoor barbecues shall not be stored within how many feet of combustible waste

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10’

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30
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What type of extinguishing agent must be readily accessible when using an outdoor BBQ (2 answers)

A

Garden hose attached to water supply or 1 portable fire extinguisher

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31
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Describe R-1, R-2 and R-3 dwellings

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R-1 = transient buildings
R-2 = apartment houses
R-3 = 1 and 2 family homes
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32
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In apartment houses (R-2), LPG containers hooked up to a BBQ are limited to what size

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16.4 ounces

Note: A max. of 4 containers are allowed per dwelling

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33
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A max. of (blank) 20 lb. LPG containers are allowed in 1-2 family dwellings (R-3)

A

2

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34
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Storage shall be maintained how far down below ceiling level

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2 feet

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35
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Storage that is protected by a sprinkler system shall be maintained how far below the head deflectors

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18 inches

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36
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Exterior access to shaftways shall have the word “Shaftway” posted using what color lettering and background

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Red lettering. White background

Note: Will be 6 inches high

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37
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Steps or ramps shall be provided on rooftops to conceal any piping that exceeds what height or width (2 answers)

A

1 foot in height or 24 inch width

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38
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On what date were rooftop conduit’s required to be color-coded

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July 1, 2014

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39
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What color will conduit containing High Voltage wiring be on rooftops

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Red

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40
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What color will conduit containing Low Voltage wiring be

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Orange

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41
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What color will piping be containing Natural Gas

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Yellow

42
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What color will piping be containing Other Compressed Gas

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Yellow, labeled at regular intervals with the type of gas

43
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What color will piping be containing Fuel Oil

A

Yellow with Black stripes

44
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In R-1 and R-2 dwellings, a sign posted in the lobby ID ing dwelling units and direction is required if how many dwellings units are present

A

8 or more per floor (9 total)

Note: This applies to buildings not protected by a sprinkler system

45
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In a duplex or triplex, the entrance door to a multi floor dwelling unit shall be identified where

A

On the door jam of the public corridor side of the door

Note: Markings will be not more than 12” from the bottom of the door

46
Q

Name an occasion when combustible liquids are allowed to be stored in basements, cellars, or other areas below grade

A

When protected throughout by a sprinkler system

47
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Name an occasion when flammable liquids are allowed to be stored in basements, cellars, or other areas below grade

A

Never allowed

48
Q

Illegal storage and use of LPG is enforced with what action (2 answers)

A

Immediate summons and confiscation through the vendor or immediate summons and confiscation through the FDNY

49
Q

Name 2 exceptions when LPG containers are allowed to be used in basements, pits or other areas below grade

A
  1. Use with self contained torch assemblies in accordance with the fire code and rules 2. Manhole operations in accordance with the rules
50
Q

It is prohibited to store, handle or use LPG in any container with a capacity greater than (blank) pounds

A

100 lbs

51
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True or False. It is illegal to handle, use on the roof of any building LPG containers of any type of capacity

A

False
LPG’a containers that are 16.4 oz or less are permitted
Note: Only storage of any type of LPG is prohibited on a roof

52
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16.4 LPG containers stored in a building that’s accessible by the public shall not exceed a quantity of how many pounds

A

200 lbs

Note: Buildings shall be protected by a sprinkler system in storage and display areas

53
Q

16.4 LPG containers stored in an industrial building (not accessible by public) shall not exceed a max. capacity of how many pounds

A

300 lbs

54
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Outdoor storage of LPG shall be limited to not more than (blank) pounds

A

400 lbs

Note: Must be located at or above grade level

55
Q

Storage of LPG containers for sale and containers connected for use shall be located not less than (blank) feet from building openings

A

20’

Note: The 20’ rule also applies to any motor vehicle fuel dispenser

56
Q

What personnel are allowed to move LPG containers

A

A certificate of fitness holder

57
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LPG containers greater that 20 lbs are allowed to be moved to another floor of a building using what 3 types of elevators

A
  1. Freight elevator 2. Construction elevator 3. Passenger elevator
    Note: Elevators shall be occupied only by those persons engaged in moving the containers
58
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What type of LPG containers may be moved in a building stairwell

A

20 lb containers or less.

Note: Stairwell must be unoccupied

59
Q

Name an occasion when a 16.4 LPG container can be used below grade

A

Emergency indoor repairs

Note: LPG container is not to be left unattended

60
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The person responsible for ensuring that proper safety precautions are taken when a fire protection system is out of service is known as who

A

The Impairment Coordinator

Note: If there is not one designated then owner will be responsible for these duties

61
Q

When does the department get notified of an OOS Standpipe system

A

Always

62
Q

Name 3 occasions when a notification will be made to the department for an OOS sprinkler system

A
  1. System will be OOS on more than 1 floor 2. Repair work cannot be completed within 8 hrs. 3. When a fire protection system will also be OOS at the same time
63
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Name 2 occasions when notification to the department is made for an OOS fire alarm system

A
  1. Work or repairs will require the fire alarm system to be OOS for more than 8 hours 2. Sprinkler system will also be OOS at the same time
64
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True or False. Torch operations shall not be conducted on a construction site that has an OOS standpipe system

A

True

65
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Upon notification of an OOS fire protection system, what 2 actions should the officer on duty do

A

Obtain full particulars and make a company journal entry

66
Q

Under what circumstances should the officer request the BC to respond to a building with an OOS fire protection system (3 answers)

A
  1. Large life hazard 2. Large property value 3. A sprinkler head replacement is considered
67
Q

What shall be used to indicate that a fire protection system or portion is 00S

A

A tag

68
Q

Who is responsible to place tags on a fire protection system

A

Owner or Impairment Coordinator

69
Q

A fire watch required for an OOS fire system shall be maintained by how many fireguards

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1 or more

70
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During fire watch coverage an area must be patrolled how often

A

At least once an hour

71
Q

The area being patrolled by a fireguard shall not exceed more than (blank) square feet of floor area

A

50,000

72
Q

What will be served if a fire protection system is discovered during routine inspection and not previously reported to the department

A

Immediate summons

73
Q

When a water flow alarm has activated and access is not available, when should forcibly entry be considered

A

When the dispatcher informs you that the alarm system has not reset

74
Q

Who will be notified if a standpipe system in a commercial occupancy is OOS during an operation/inspection and no responsible party is present

A

Fire Marshals

Note: Notify PD for security if forcible entry was required

75
Q

Who is notified for an OOS fire protection system found in an residential occupancy but no owner, impairment coordinator or responsible building staff is present

A

OEM

76
Q

Who should the IC consider using to perform a fire watch when a responsible party is not available

A

Engine company

77
Q

An A-500 will be forwarded to Division commanders if a sprinkler or standpipe will be OOS for how long

A

More than a business day

Note: the system must also impact a commercial occupancy or residential with a large life hazard

78
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In R-3 (1 or 2 family dwellings) buildings what will be issued for an OOS fire alarm or sprinkler system

A

Forthwith VO

79
Q

Who can order the replacement of sprinkler heads to FD members

A

BC or above

80
Q

When should FD units consider replacing sprinkler heads

A

Only if occupancy has the required heads

81
Q

Name 3 places FD members will not replace sprinkler heads

A
  1. Compactor chutes 2. Shafts 3. Any other unsafe areas determined by the IC
82
Q

Smoke alarm batteries shall be non removable and power an alarm for a minimum of _____ years

A

10

83
Q

True or False. In order for enforcement action to be taken for a defective smoke detector in an apartment, members do not have to enter an apartment

A

True

They can observe from the apt. doorway if denied entry

84
Q

Written complaints regarding absent/defective smoke detectors are forwarded to who

A

Bureau of Fire Prevention’s Field Public Operations Support Unit (FPOSU)

85
Q

Verbal notifications regarding absent/defective smoke detectors are referred to who

A

311

Note: Then refer to Department of Housing Preservation and Development when calling

86
Q

Regular enforcement of CO detector requirements in residential premises is being assumed by what 2 agencies

A

HPD and DOB

87
Q

Complaints with installation or maintenance of CO’s in occupancy groups G/E and H/I are referred to who

A

Field Public Operations Support Unit (FPOSU)

88
Q

At street festivals, fire apparatus access shall be provided by maintaining an unobstructed fire lane of not less than ______ feet in width

A

15’

89
Q

At street festivals, how will the sponsor/promoter mark and indicate the location of fire hydrants

A

Solid yellow circle 12” in diameter in center of emergency access lane

90
Q

True or False. At street festivals, when the fire escape ladder is obstructed by a participating vendor, the sponsor/promoter shall mark the lower rung of the fire escape with a solid yellow circle 12” in diameter

A

False

Fire escape ladders shall not be obstructed in any manner

91
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Name the 4 procedures that are done when encountering overcrowded conditions

A
  1. Request a B.C 2. Issue a summons 3. Forthwith V.O to reduce occupants 4. If conditions are hazardous (can not reduce load) issue a vacate order
92
Q

At cabarets or social clubs, there must be at least ____ sq. ft. of space per person

A

10

93
Q

If a company is initially denied access for an inspection what will be done next

A

Explain to the individual that the Fire Code allows FD access.
Note: If still denied entry then have BC respond

94
Q

When denied access to a premises after a B.C arrives to the scene what will be done next

A

Summons:
Note: This will done if the area to be inspected is open to the general public at the time of inspection.

95
Q

If an owner denies access to members after serving a summons to the premises, what is done next

A

Obtain an inspection warrant

96
Q

PD has the authority to execute what 2 types of warrants

A

Administrative and Criminal Search

Note: Peace officers (FD) are not empowered with this authority

97
Q

What report is forwarded when doubt exists as to the legality of an alteration using steel plates

A

DOB Referral Report marked as High Priority

98
Q

Although normally requiring a full sprinklered system, when may a partial sprinkler system be recommended (2 answers)

A
  1. It provides sufficient protection 2. A fire in the un-sprinklered section would not affect the steel plated area
99
Q

The dimensions of the sign that is posted in front of the building “Steel Plating On _____”

A

12” X 15”

100
Q

Name 3 entries that should be placed in CIDS for steel plating

A
  1. Location of steel plating 2. Area covered by sprinklers 3. Location of shut offs and any other pertinent info.

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