AUC 5_2 add 1 and 2

Question 1

Where the occupancy does not exceed two separate individual units the following requirements shall be applicable:

Answer 1

• The artist’s studio quarters must have adequate means of egress.
• The building must not have any type of occupancy listed as a high fire hazard.
• The artist must notify the DOB in writing of the exact location of the studio in question so that an inspection can be made
• A sign readily visible must be displayed on the outside of the building to indicate that there is an artist residing in the building

Question 2

The sign specifications established by the Department of Buildings are as follows:

Answer 2

• Sign must be of metal 8x10
• 2” black letters on white background.
• Seven feet above sidewalk level.
• As close as possible to the main entrance on front wall outside of building reading

Question 3

New building the working deck reaches a height of 75 feet or greater above the ground in a building for which a standpipe system will be required, a permanent or temporary standpipe system shall be kept in a state of readiness at all times for use by fire-fighting personnel. The standpipe system shall serve

Answer 3

all floors where the permanent stairs are required.

During the course of construction of a new building, or in spaces being added to an existing building, at least one permanent stair shall be brought to within a distance of 40 feet or 4 floors below the working deck at all times.
So standpipe is also 40ft / 4 floors below working deck

Question 4

In all other locations where permanent stairs will be required, a TEMPORARY or permanent stair shall be brought to within a distance of 40 feet or 4 floors below the working deck at all times
Agree / Disagree

Answer 4

Agree

Question 5

• Stairs in an existing building undergoing alteration or a partial demolition shall be maintained.
• All stairs in a building undergoing construction or demolition shall be lighted at all times and kept free of equipment, debris, and material.
Agree / Disagree

Answer 5

Agree

Question 6

Existing standpipe systems in structures undergoing a full demolition shall be maintained as

Answer 6

dry standpipes.

also provided the standpipe system is equipped with an air pressurized alarm system IF BUILDING 75’ or greater.

Question 7

At the commencement of demolition, the standpipe risers shall be capped where ?

Does standpipe hose need to be maintained ?

Answer 7

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

Standpipe hose, nozzles and spanners are not required to be maintained and may be removed at any time.

Question 8

The red paint shall be maintained during any demolition operations. All existing house check valves shall remain in place until completion of the demolition work.
True or False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

When, during the course of the construction of a new building which will have a occupiable space at a depth of 75 feet or greater below the level of the ground in a building for which a standpipe system will be required, a permanent or temporary standpipe system shall be installed. When ?

Answer 9

The standpipe system shall serve all stories below grade and shall be installed as soon as a temporary or permanent stair is installed below grade. No standpipe shall be considered to be in a state of readiness unless it is painted red.

Question 10

When, during the course of alteration or partial demolition operations in a building for which a standpipe system is required, the standpipe system shall be maintained. In an unoccupied building, an existing wet standpipe system may be maintained as a

Answer 10

dry system subject to the approval of the commissioner and the commissioner of the fire department, and also provided the standpipe system is equipped with an air pressurized alarm system. No standpipe shall be considered to be in a state of readiness unless it is painted red.

Question 11

• Vacant Buildings Being Demolished: Existing standpipes must be

Answer 11

dry standpipes and have an air-pressurized alarm

Question 12

• New Buildings Higher than 75 Feet: Temporary and permanent dry standpipes must have

Answer 12

an air-pressurized alarm

Question 13

Fire department hose connections shall be kept free from obstruction and shall be marked by a metal sign reading,

Answer 13

“Standpipe Connection” and by a red light at night.

Question 14

• All exposed standpipes AND SPRINKLER piping must be painted RED. The law outlines specific exceptions, such as branch piping.
• Dedicated standpipe valve handles must be painted

Answer 14

red.

All buildings – no matter the size or occupancy must comply with these new requirements.

Question 15

Combination standpipe valve handles must be painted

Answer 15

yellow

All buildings – no matter the size or occupancy must comply with these new requirements.

Question 16

• Dedicated sprinkler valve handles must be painted

Answer 16

green.

All buildings – no matter the size or occupancy must comply with these new requirements.

Question 17

Standpipes may be used for a purpose other than to supply water for firefighting operations,
True or FAlse

Answer 17

TRUE!
supplying water or compressed air for construction or demolition operations, PROVIDED at least one standpipe riser is maintained at all times

Question 18

Units inspecting standpipe systems shall pay particular attention to the condition of piping in the

Answer 18

basement area immediately below the Siamese connection, as well as the condition of floor and section valves.

Question 19

A metal sign must be present at the Siamese connection for the sprinkler system reading

Answer 19

“SPRINKLER SIAMESE CONNECTION” with a red light over the sign. The red light must be lit at night.

Question 20

Sprinklers during alteration. Existing sprinkler systems in buildings undergoing an alteration shall be

Answer 20

maintained

Question 21

Sprinklers during demolition. When existing sprinkler systems with fire department hose connections are present in buildings undergoing full or partial demolition, such systems shall be maintained as ?
capped where ?

Answer 21

a non-automatic sprinkler system,

the sprinkler risers shall be capped immediately below the floor being demolished

Question 22

The maximum distance between the highest accessible floor from a temporary elevator or hoist and the working deck of the building under construction or demolition shall be

Answer 22

no more than 75 feet or 7 floors

ex Working Deck 26th floor

Elevator on 19th floor

Question 23

In concrete construction, the working deck is

Answer 23

the floor being formed.

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

Question 24

In steel construction the working deck is the floor where

Answer 24

the metal decking and steel components are being placed BEFORE concrete is poured.