AUC 5 Ch. 3 Adds. 1 - 7 Flashcards

1
Q

The agency responsible for enforcing FDNY Summons

A

Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)

Note: Formally Environmental Control Board (ECB)

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2
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Name 3 occasions when an FDNY Summons should not be issued

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  1. Forthwith V.O 2. Immediate Criminal Summons 3. Government Agencies
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3
Q

How many VC’s can be cited in a FDNY Summons

A

Not more than 7

Note: If more than 7, issue another FDNY Summons

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4
Q

In an MD, name an occasion when it will be permissible to issue an FDNY Summons to a tenant

A

Tenant has complete control over something in their occupancy
Note: Write the summons out to the place of business/entity. NOT the name of the business owner

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5
Q

FDNY Summons issued to a premises owned by a city agency shall be forwarded to who

A

Bureau of Legal Affairs Enforcement Unit

Note: Forward all parts except pink copy (Unit copy)

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6
Q

When issuing an FDNY Summons and you are unable to determine the owners name, what shall be written down as a last resort

A

Write “Owner Of”

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7
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When issuing an FDNY Summons to a Corporate Respondent, name 3 questions to ask the respondent

A
  1. Are you an officer of the corporation? 2. Are you the managing agent for the corporation? 3. Are you an agent authorized by the corporation to accept service?
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8
Q

What type of tape should be used when affixing an FDNY Summons to a premises

A

Masking tape

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9
Q

Name 2 recommended locations to affix an FDNY Summons in a commercial premises

A
  1. Door to the office of the buildings manager 2. Any wall in the buildings main lobby if one exists preferably near the buildings security desk
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10
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Name 3 recommended locations to affix an FDNY Summons in a MD

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  1. Door to the superintendent’s resident or office 2. Wall near the buildings mailboxes or noticeboard. Any walls in the buildings main lobby preferably near the building main entrance
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11
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Name 3 recommended locations to affix an FDNY Summons in a PD when the owner is not home

A
  1. Outside of the home either between the main entrance door and a storm door 2. The outside of the main door 3. Within the vicinity of the mailbox
    Note: Never place the summons inside a mailbox
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12
Q

Compliance dates for VO’s should fall on what days

A

Scheduled BI period

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13
Q

True or False. Forthwith VO’s and VO’s with 1 other compliance date may be written on the same VO

A

True

However, it is recommended to use separate orders when compliance times are not consistent with one another

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14
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What will be written down on a VO if the violation is corrected at the time of inspection

A

“Personally abated-order dismissed”

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15
Q

Name an occasion when an officer may allow more time to correct a VO

A

75% of the required work is completed.

Note: Progress notation shall be made on the back of the reinspection copy

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16
Q

What will be done if the officer determines the VO must be enforced

A

Issue a summons

17
Q

What shall be done on a VO if a pre-printed order is not provided to correct a violation

A

Officer creates an order. Ex: SP-1, SP-2, etc

18
Q

When a VO is not complied with and a summons is served, what shall be cited on the summons

A

The section of the law on the A-200 and A-201

Note: This will serve as an accusatory document in order to execute the summons

19
Q

On a VO, what should the officer provide after citing violations

A

The remedy

20
Q

Name three persons that a VO can be served to

A
  1. Owner 2. Occupant 3. A responsible person in charge
21
Q

A Criminal Court Summons should be served to who (2 answers)

A
  1. Owner 2. Approved Person in Charge (APIC)
22
Q

What is the best way to serve a C Summons to a partnership or corporation

A

Send to Enforcement Unit, Bureau of Legal Affairs

Note: Can also be served to an individual authorized to accept service on behalf of the partnership / corporation

23
Q

How will issuance of a C Summons be accomplished when a defendant refuses to take it

A

Drop the summons in their direct vicinity

24
Q

Name 3 occasions when a C Summons can be served to a City Agency

A
  1. A principal/custodian of a public school for a locked exit 2. NYCHA manager for a shutdown of a standpipe / sprinkler without notifying FD 3. When directed by Fire Prevention
25
Q

The A-8 FD Referral Report shall be used whenever what type of conditions are found

A

Non-serious
Note: It will then require a follow up evaluation by Field Public Operations Support Unit or Public Transportation Safety Unit

26
Q

The A-8 is sub-divided into 2 categories. Name them

A
  1. Fire Prevention referrals 2. PTSU referrals
27
Q

True or False. Inspection/ Enforcement procedures in commercial spaces on Transit property should proceed in the same manner as if the space was not on Transit property

A

True

28
Q

When an A-8 is forwarded for a condition found in a city agency, where will the “X” be placed

A

In the City Agency box in the upper right hand corner of the A-8

29
Q

A DOB Referral Report shall be used for the referral of conditions that require a follow up evaluation by which city agency

A

DOB

Note: Do not use in situations requiring immediate action

30
Q

Name the 2 categories of the DOB Referral Report

A

Normal Priority and High Priority

Note: Referrals shall be e-mailed through chain of command to BISP Unit

31
Q

For several high priority referral conditions at the same address, how many DOB Referral Reports marked for High Priority are prepared

A

1 for each referral

32
Q

Conditions in a building such as imminently perilous to structural deficiencies, inadequate means of egress, etc shall be addressed using what procedure

A

Vacate orders

33
Q

Name the 3 steps the officer takes when receiving a complaint for a premises outside of their administrative district

A
  1. Accept the particulars 2. Record particulars in the Co. journal 3. Convey all necessary info. to proper unit via phone
34
Q

Complaints received for what type of occupancy requires an immediate call to the admin. Batt.

A

Public Assembly. Ex: Theatres, sports arenas, convention halls, dance halls, cabaret

35
Q

An A-17 Interim Report shall be sent to who and using what method

A

To: BISP Unit
Sent: Fax an unendorsed copy

36
Q

As per this addendum what A-17 Reports are emailed through the chain of command

A

Final Reports only

37
Q

When a complaint is received, at least 1 attempt per day shall be made to complete the investigation within ____ hours

A

72 hours

Note: If completed, a Final Report is sent

38
Q

If an investigation of a complaint cannot be completed after 72 hours, what will be done next

A

Telephone BISP unit

Note: Officer will be guided by them