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AUC 5/CHAPTER 2 Flashcards

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Multiple Dwelling Law does NOT permit conversion of a LOFT building to an MD..
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THEREFORE, the occupancy SHALL NOT EXCEED TWO SEPARATE individual units for living purposes

Following requirements shall be applicable:(ARTIST quarters)

  • adequate means of EGRESS
  • no occupany listed as HIGH FIRE HAZARD
  • artist must notify DOB in WRITING of exact location of the studio so that INSPECTION can be made
  • SIGN visible displayed on OUTSIDE of building to indicate to any FF’s that artist resides here

-sign must be :
-metal 8 to 10 inches
-2 inch black letters/white background
-7 FEET above sidewalk level
-AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE to MAIN ENTRANCE on front wall outside of building reading:
“AIR “ artist in residence
“3 F 3rd floor
“R rear

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CDA (construction demolition abatement )

STANDPIPE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS :

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NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

TEMPORARY STANDPIPE (becomes permanent )

  • working deck reachers 75 FEET or greater (STANDPIPE BUILDING) a permanent or TEMPORARY standpipe system shall be kept in state if readiness at ALL TIMES .
  • serves all floors where PERMANENT stairs are required
  • Painted RED ( not considered ready until RED)
  • freezing conditions encountered (maintain as dry standpipe)

EXISTING BUILDING (FULL DEMOLITION)

EXISTING standpipes in structures undergoing demolition shall be maintained as a dry standpipe

  • *at the commencement of demolition, the standpipe risers shall be CAPPED ABOVE THE OUTLET ON THE FLOOR IMMEDIATELY BELOW THE FLOOR BEING DEMOLISHED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE STANDPIPE SYSTEM ON ALL LOWER FLOORS FOR FD USE**
  • -cutting and capping done ONLY by licensed master plumber or licensed master FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPING CONTRACTOR
  • (hose/spanners /nozzles NOT required)
  • RED PAINT maintained and house check valves

NEW CONSTRUCTION (depth of 75 feet or greater BELOW GROUND LEVEL)-STANDPIPE REQUIRED BUILDING

  • -standpipe kept in readiness
  • shall serve ALL STORIES BELOW GRADE AND INSTALLED AS SOON AS TEMPORARY/PERMANENT STAIR INSTALLED BELOW GRADE
  • PAINTED RED

ALTERATION/PARTIAL DEMOLITION

  • standpipe maintained
  • in UNOCCUPIED building (wet system may be maintained as DRY –subject to approval of commissioner and commissioner of FIRE DEPT., and must have AIR PRESSURIZED alarm system)
  • painted red

note:

  • if alteration results in NEW stories of a structure 75 feet or greater , this applies
  • if alteration work results in greater than 75 feet below depth, this applies
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STANDPIPE PRESSURIZED ALARM SYSTEMS:

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  • -VACANT Buildings –existing standpipes MUST be dry and have air pressurized alarm
  • -NEW BUILDINGS higher than 75 feet–TEMP/PERMANENT dry standpipes must have air pressurized alarm
  • -Prior notification for Schedule Work–contractors MUST notify FD before any planned alarm deactivation
  • -OOS standpipes –contractor must notify FD
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Standpipe connection…

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–metal sign “standpipe connection”
RED LIGHT AT NIGHT
-if freezing conditions will occur, standpipe must be drained after use
SPRINKLER must also have RED light , if building under construction

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COLOR CODING; building under construction…

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SPECIAL INSTRUCTOR will confirm compliance before walls are enclosed

ALL EXPOSED sprinkler/standpipe must be painted RED

  • dedicated standpipe valves –RED*
  • DEDICATED SPRINKLER VALVES -GREEN*
  • DEDICATED COMBINATION VALVES -YELLOW*
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Sprinkler systems ..

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–during DEMO–full/partial , maintained as NON automatic sprinkler system

  • commencement of demolition..sprinkler risers shall e capped immediately BELOW floor being demolished , so as to maintain sprinkler on lower floors.
  • licensed master plumber or licensed fire suppression piping contractor

RED PAINT maintained

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During construction of NEW BUILDING , or spaces being added to existing building…

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AT LEAST ONE PERMANENT STAIR shall be brought to within a distance of 40 FEET or 4 floors below WORKING DECK
-IN ALL OTHER LOCATIONS where permanent stairs will be required a TEMPORARY or permanent staircase brought to within 40 feet or within 4 floors of working deck

  • stairs in existing building undergoing partial demo or alteration shall be maintained
  • ALL stairs in building undergoing construction or demo shall be lighted at all times and kept free of debris , material
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ELEVATOR…whenever building reaches height greater than 75 feet…

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AT LEAST ONE ELEVATOR OR HOIST kept in readiness at all times for FD use
-max distance between highest ACCESSIBLE floor from a temporary elevator or hoist and the working deck of building under construction or demo shall be no more than 75 feet or 7 floors

  • in CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, working deck is floor being formed
  • in STEEL , working deck is the floor where the metal decking and steel components are being placed before concrete is poured

*if travel hoist cannot be increased due to inclement weather, it shall be increased by end of next working day.

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General…kindling, building, maintaining or using an OPEN FIRE IS PROHIBITED (burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber
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exceptions:

  • portable outdoor barbecues as authorized
  • outdoor noncommercial bbq fires in equipment provided by and located in city parks (dept. of parks and recreation)
  • training of fire brigades or similar purposes
  • approved open fires used for special effects in connection with television, motion pictures, theatrical
  • Coke-fueled salamanders at a construction site

**COMMISsIONER may prohibit open fire OR the extinguishment of any open fire **

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Open fires shall CONSTANTLY be attended until the fire is extinguished …
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MINIMUM OF ONE PORTABLE EXTINGUISHER /4-A rating or other approved on site fire extinguishing equipment, garden hose connected to an approved water supply

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PATIO FIREPLACE…

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portable outdoor fireplace…solid fuel burning…should be DISCONTINUED IMMEDIATELY (no other enforcement at this time)

*if it is a chronic problem at the SAME LOCATION, discontinue and serve SUMMONS**

EXCEPTION: OUTDOOR /NATURAL GAS APPLIANCE: FIRE PIT(natural gas fueled and STATIONARY …no other fuel can be used )–they do not have venting system…primary function is aesthetic of the flame:

  • emergency shut off gas valve shall be installed
  • located OUTDOORS at least 5 FEET from any building or structure
  • NOT beneath (or closer than 5 feet) to combustible

decorations, overhangs, awnings, sun control devices, etc.)
-not within 5 feet of exits or exit discharges

INSTALLATION:

  • valid FD PERMIT with OPEN FLAME
  • fire extinguishers minimum of 10 feet and maximum of 20 feet from gas appliance (between 10-20 feet)
  • Furniture within 5 feet from fire pit shall have FLAME RETARDANT COATING, additional fire loads shall not be permitted
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PORTABLE BBQ (residential premises )
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  • charcoal, electricity, LPG, piped natural gas
  • total grate area shall NOT EXCEED 10 SQUARE FEET
  • shall not be stored within 10 feet of any combustibles (waste, material, building surface, etc.)..if windows /doors are within 10 feet, keep closed
  • hose with water supply or one portable extinguisher 4-A RATING .. for commercial –class k

GROUP R-2 OCCUPANCIES (APT. HOUSES, ETC.)
-only portable bbq designed for use with LPG containers, with a capacity of 16. 4 ounces may be stored or used on premises..INDOOR STORAGE OF LPG CONTAINERS LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 4 PER DWELLING UNIT

GROUP 3 (1 or 2 family dwellings)

  • capacity 20 pounds or 16.4 ounces stored or used
  • 20 pound LPG NOT STORED INDOORS OR ON ROOFTOP OR BALCONIES
  • max of 2-20 pound LPG containers used to fuel portable outdoor bbq
  • indoor storage of 16.4 ounce LPG limited to max 4
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COMBUSTIBLE material storage…

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–neat. orderly
-separated from heater/heating devices
-2 FEET OR MORE BELOW CEILING in areas of buildings not protected by sprinkler system, or minimum of 18 inches below sprinkler head deflectors in areas protected by sprinkler
NO SPRINKLER (2 FEET OR MORE BELOW)
SPRINKLER (18 INCHES BELOW sprinkler heads )

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SHAFTWAY MARKINGS

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-SHAFTWAY in RED LETTERS ON WHITE BACKGROUND, 6 INCHES HIGH

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ROOTOP CONDUITS AND PIPING…

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  • CONDUITS , cable trays, piping should not obstruct roof access , clear path , or required clearances
  • STEPS/RAMPS provided when conduit /piping exceeds 1 foot in height , above the ROOF SURFACE, or more than 24 inches in width , to be readily traversed

COLOR CODED:
HIGH VOLTAGE-RED
LOW VOLTAGE -ORAGNE
NATURAL GAS PIPING-YELLOW (natural blonde)
OTHER COMPRESSED GAS PIPING (YELLOW . labeled at regular intervals with type of gas)
FUEL OIL PIPING –YELLOW WITH BLACK STRIPES

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In Group R-1 and R-2, with more than 8 dwelling unit on a floor, a sign shall be posted in the elevator lobby or other public entry on each floor and in the public corridor opposite each stairwell entrance , identifying by directional arrows and dwelling unit numbers/letter, the direction to each dwelling.
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signage not needed in public entry when entrances to dwellings are located in a single direction

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Multifloor dwelling (duplex/triplex)
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identified on the DOOR JAMB on public corridor side, , NOT MORE THAN 12 INCHES from bottom of the door, indicating dwelling unit number and /or letter. AND every door of each such multifloor dwelling unit that opens to a public corridor or other means of egress should be identified on public corridor side of the door by ONE OR MORE UPWARD OR DOWNWARD POINTING ARROWS INDICATING THE DIRECTION OF THE OTHER FLOORS

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FLAMMABLE liquids in any amount SHALL NOT be stored in basements, or other areas below grade.
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COMBUSTIBLE liquids shall be allowed to be stored in basements, cellars, or other areas below grade provided that these areas are protected throughout sprinkler system.
-must be segregated vertically and horizontally with 2 hour fire resistance rating

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BULK PLANTS AND TERMINALS (COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS)

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-standpipe/yard hydrant systems
red with contrasting white bands
-automatic sprinkler systems
red with bright green bands
nonautomatic sprinkler system (including fog sprays)
red with aluminum bands
Carbon Dioxide extinguishing systems
red with contrasting brown bands
Steam extinguishing systems
red with black bands
Foam extinguishing systems
red with bright orange bands
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ILLEGAL storage of LPG is enforced with ..

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IMMEDIATE SUMMONS and CONFISCATION through vendor or fdny

LPG permit obtained for storage, handling , use or more than 400 scf (standard cubic feet) of LPG (46 pounds of propane)

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LPG containers shall nOT be used in basement, pit or other area below grade..

*a SINGLE LPG CONTAINER with a capacity not greater than 16.4 ounces may be used below grade for emergency indoor repairs, provided that the container is NOT left unattended
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LPG containers shall not be used in an above grade underfloor space or basement unless such location is provided with an approved means of ventilation

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DO NOT STORE LPG CONTAINERS ON ROOF.

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DO NOT STORE, HANDLE, OR USE LPG for a stationary LPG installation in any area where access to piped natural gas from a public utility is available

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Storage of portable LPG containers in buildings accessible to PUBLIC..
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  • -stored for sale or displayed (16.4)
  • protected by Sprinkler when qualities exceed permit
  • quantity shall not exceed 200 pounds
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STORAGE in buildings UNACCESIBLE TO PUBLIC..

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–storage in areas not more than 300 lbs and separated areas by minimum of 300 feet

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Location of OUTDOOR storage..

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20 feet or more FROM BUILDING OPENINGS
20 FEET from any motor vehicle fuel dispenser
10 feet from any combustible material
(not more than 400 lbs total)

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Stationary LPG installations..

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  • LPG containers stored outdoors
  • single, accessible, safely located SHUTOFF VALVE provided wherever LPG piping enters building
  • shutoff valve for each appliance connected to LPG CONTAINER
  • PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER with at least 10-B: C RATING shall be provided whenever LPG is connected (max 30 feet from work location)
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MOVEMENT of LPG containers within buildings..

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  • -transportation PLUGS gas tight
  • ALL times, moved under supervision of certificate of fitness holder, never leave unattended
  • LPG containers with capacity of MORE THAN 20 LBS, moved to ANOTHER FLOOR ONLY BE FREIGHT ELEVATOR, CONSTRUCTION ELEVATOR, OR PASSENGER ELEVATOR WHEN APPROVED (only persons engaged in moving shall be on elevator )
  • 20 lbs or less, moved in same manner with exception that they may be moved in BUILDING STAIRWELLS, if stairwells are UNOCCUPIED
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Emergency indoor repairs (OCCUPIED PLACE OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLY)..
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  • 2 LPG containers max, each not greater than 20 lbs
  • LPG greater than 16.4 ounces, not left unattended
  • ALL LPG unders supervision of certificate of fitness holder
  • removed from building at the END OF WORK DAY

NOTE; SINGLE LPG CONTAINER , capacity not greater than 16. 4 ounces may be used BELOW GRADE for emergency indoor repairs, container NOT LEFT UNATTENDED

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Whenever a standpipe system is OOS FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME..

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–FD WILL BE NOTIFIED (owner/impairment coordinator )

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Notification that SPRINKLER system or fire alarm system will be OOS, shall be made under following circumstances..

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sprinkler/fire alarm - will be OOS on more than one floor of building
or
sprinkler system (work /repair ) will not completed within 8 hours time of when system was put OOS or went OOS
OR

FIRE ALARM-work/repair will required fire alarm system to be OOS for more than 8 hours in 24 hour period

-one or more other fire protection systems in the area win which a sprinkler of fire alarm system is out of service are or will be out of service at the same time.

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STANDPIPE system OOS at construction site..

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  • -immediately notify FD
  • notify atleast 24 hours prior to any planned removal of standpipe system from service
  • ensure fire watch is continuously maintained while system is OOS
  • repair/return to service in compliance with NYC FIRE CODE.
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ANY MEMBER who receives information about an OOS FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM shall immediately notify..

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OFFICER ON DUTY

  • Officer shall obtain full particulars and make journal entry
  • if in another company’s administrative district, OFFICER shall make journal entry and notify OFFICER ON DUTY IN THAT COMPANY
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Administrative OFFICER DUTIES:

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-upon notification of OOS fire protection system, IMMEDIATELY INVESTIGATE WITH MEMBERS
EXCEPTION: shut down for scheduled inspection, testing, maintenance AND SYSTEM WILL BE PLACED BACK IN SERVICE PRIOR TO THE END OF BUSINESS DAY (investigation is not necessary )…but inform owner/impairment coordinator to follow FIRE CODE in regards to planned removal of service..LASTLY , department should be NOTIFIED UPON RESTORATION

-NOTE: case of PLANNED removal of service (END OF BUSINESS DAY) OFFICER should advise surrounding units , ADMIN DIVISION, BATTALION

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