BISP Flashcards
According to the FDNY's new Risk-Based Inspection System (RBIS,) units must perform an initial Public School (K-12) familiarization drill, followed by a drill required every? A. Year B. 2 years C. 4 years D. 5 years
B *This drill must NOT be conducted during BISP
You’re working in Div 3 when the Off in Div 1 calls & states he’s conducting explosive escort duty for fireworks. The vehicle transporting fireworks has broken down in Div 3 & thousands of people are walking the streets. Who should he inform about the escort problem?
A) Div 1 (Administrative Division for escort duty).
B) Div 3 (Admin Div where issue has occurred).
C) Neither of the Divisions call the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Hazardous Cargo Unit.
D) Blasting Inspector on duty shall be contacted via the Manhattan Dispatcher, because the incident occurred after business hours.
B
(BISP Manual chapter 5, Reference -
10.2, section 2)
Illegal Social Club- conditions imminently perilous to life may be vacated & sealed prior to actual utilization. In cases of overcrowding in a Social Club, in lieu of a Vacate Order, Choose incorrect
A) A summons should be considered.
B) Occupant load reduced to the legal limit; & VO may be issued ordering maintenance of legal capacity over a specified time (i.e., 30 days)
C) Premises should be monitored & violation deemed satisfied or further enforcement action should be issued as necessary
D) Repeated overcrowding can be the basis for the issuance of a Vacate Order.
E) If VO is not complied with upon subsequent inspection and/or surveillance, a Vacate may be issued. A summons shall also be issued for failure to comply with the fire commissioner’s order.
Answer: A =
A summons shall be issued.
The use of the phrase “Owner Of” followed by the building address on the Respondent line of an NOV is?
A. Allowed as a last resort if a Finance search or the BISP Unit cannot ID owner’s name and address
B. Normally permitted if unsuccessful at the scene in gathering the necessary information
C. Not permitted anymore on NOVs
A (Ch 4 Add 1)
When serving a Repeat Violation NOV, it would be
incorrect to state? Ch 4—Add 1 Pg 9
A. Only a hearing date should be entered, do not enter a correction date
B. Serve the Green and the Gold copy
C. You may enter only one other new VC on an NOV with repeat violations
D. Write or print the word repeat above each VC number that was cited on the original NOV and is in violation
C
VO it would be incorrect to state that?
A. Forthwith orders and orders with one other compliance date may be written on the same order.
B. If different compliance dates are confusing to the person receiving the order, issue separate VOs for each compliance date
C. If writing a Forthwith Order, indicate the military time the order was issued on the order
D. “Forthwith” shall mean 24 hours
E. Comply forthwith or Comply Immediately orders shall be reinspected by the Admin Unit within 24 hours of issuance, unless circumstances prevent re-inspection. Under these circumstances, re-inspection shall be performed ASAP
C Do NOT use military time
Ch 4—Add 2 Pg 3
An A-17 INTERIM REPORT shall be forwarded if access to a premises with a complaint is not possible after several attempts on various dates and times within _____ hours of receipt of the complaint?
A. 24 B. 48 C. 72 D. 96
A (Ch 5—Ref 2.2 Pg 2)
On a CIDS card, include which of the following?
A. The existence of a solar array
B. Limited roof ops
C. The location of the DC disconnect
D. If a battery storage system exists and its location
A-D (Ch 5—Ref 7.1, Pg 8)
During FF ops in buildings with solar panels- correct
A. FD will generally consider any solar installation energized
B. Never step on, break, remove or disconnect any solar panel or array
C. Treat any damaged component of a solar installation or wiring as charged
D. If any solar installation is involved with fire, extinguish the fire without handling panels
E. Any smoldering around solar panels or solar electrical equip shall be addressed during the overhaul phase under the guidance of the IC
F. Immediately notify the IC if a solar installation is found at an incident
A Always (Ch 5—Ref 7.1, Pg 8)
After a unit forwards an A-17 INTERIM REPORT indicating they have been unable to obtain access to a complaint they received, they shall make additional attempts to complete the inspection within 72 hours. A FINAL REPORT shall be faxed when completed. If the unit determines the inspection cannot be completed, a telephone notification shall be made to FPOSU after the 72 hour time limit
A. Agree or D. Disagree?
Agree (Ch 5—Ref 2.2 Pg 2)
Off investigating a complaint from FPOSU shall?
A. Fax an unendorsed copy of A-17 to FPCU after conducting an investigation.
B. Fax any A-8’s or special reports with unendorsed A-17, then attach A-8’s & special reports to the original A-17 and forward them thru the Bat and Div to FPOSU
C. Fax all written complaints received via US mail to FPOSU upon receipt. Investigate, & fax an unendorsed A-17 to FPOSU after the investigation. A-17 & written complaint are then forwarded thru the Bat and Div to FPOSU.
D. Place any summons & NOV issued while investigating complaints in an envelope with an unendorsed copy of the A-17, and fwd them without delay to FPOSU
E. Complaints regarding smoke detectors and CO detectors are handled using the A-17 complaint procedures
A-E
Ch 5—Ref 2.2 Pg 2
Units shall notify BC to respond to the scene for a possible notification to DOB via Dispatcher in which _
A. Construction site related accident at a High Rise MD under construction
B. Elevator incident with injuries in a NYCHA building
C. Structural collapse of an Old Law Tenement
D. Escalator incident with injuries in MACY’s
E. Boiler explosion in a NYCHA building
F. Sidewalk shed incident at a New Law Tenement
Answer still A, C, D, F
(NYCHA notified for incidents in NYCHA buildings/facilities, DOB DOES NOT require notification in situations B and E)
(Ch 5—Ref 2.6 Pg 1)
Enclosed boiler rooms require? Choose 2 correct
A. Fireproof self-closing doors
B. No combustible material be stored in the boiler room
C. Extinguishers provided inside the heating room
D. Pails of sand in lieu of extinguishers
A, B (CH 5, Ref 14.13 Pg 1)
(C - must be outside heating room,
D - Pails of sand unacceptable)
No more than _ portable LPG containers, limited to 16.4 ounces, shall be stored in a Group A occupancy or gathering place?
A. 12 B. 15 C. 20 D. 25
A (CH 5, Ref 16.2 Pg 4)
Non-commercial LPG-Fired Barbecues are allowed on R-3 occupancies (1 or 2 family dwellings) on the ground area provided there are no more than _ containers of a maximum capacity of _?
A. 1, 20 pounds B. 1, 16.4 ounces
C. 2, 20 pounds D. 2, 16.4 ounces
C (CH 5, Ref 16.1 Pg 3)
Non-commercial LPG-Fired Barbecues are allowed on R-3 occupancies (1 or 2 family dwellings) on a balcony provided there are no more than _ containers of a maximum capacity of _?
A. 1, 20 pounds B. 1, 16.4 ounces
C. 2, 20 pounds D. 2, 16.4 ounces
D (CH 5, Ref 16.1 Pg 3)
Outdoor barbecues designed to use charcoal, electricity, or piped natural gas, may not be installed or operated within _ feet of any combustible waste, or combustible material.
A. 6 B. 8 C. 10 D. 12
C (CH 5, Ref 16.1 Pg 2)
A vacated premises is eligible for admin dismissal when a vacate order remains open for more than _ and no violation occurred during that period. A. 4 weeks B. 6 months C. 1 year D. 2 years
D
12-story building of concrete construction where the 12th floor is being poured, frame work is on the 11th floor and the stripping floor is the 10th floor, you would be most correct to know that the standpipe shall be maintained capped on the \_\_\_ floor. A. 12th B. 11th C. 10th D. 9th
C
Concrete Construction: Standpipe must be maintained up to and capped ONE floor below the STRIPPING floor.
Steel Construction: Standpipe maintained and capped on floor below the walking floor (ie: tacked Q-decking)
BISP ch 3 Add 2 2008 Construction Demo Inspection Guide p 11
Most correct to affix an NOV to a lobby wall with? A. Masking Tape B. Duct Tape C. Packing Tape D. Medical Tape
A BISP ch 4 Add 1
Complaints must be investigated within _ hours after receipt. Units receiving such complaints must make a diligent attempt to complete the inspection & each attempt should be recorded on the A-17.
A) 72 B) 48 C) 24 D) 36
C (Ch 5, ref 2.2, section 2.3)
T/F When issuing an NOV for a Repeat violation, the unit is now required to issue/post both the Green (Owners copy) and Gold (Certificate of Correction) copies of the NOV.”
True. Our prior procedure was to issue/post only the green copy because the owner must appear at ECB Court to answer the violation. Bureau of Legal Affairs has advised us that although the owner must appear they still have the option to correct the condition & fwd the certificate of correction (Gold copy) to the Enforcement Unit.
BISP Manual ch 4 add # 1 (NOV Guide)
Only a Staff Chief may approve a Vacate Order. For residential vacates, if the DC determines that structural or life safety conditions permit, _ hour(s) should be granted to allow occupants to prepare for relocation.
A. 1 B. 6 C. 4 D. 2
B BISP ch 4 4.5
Utilizing the IF-1 (FDNY Inspection Form) during BISP, you would be correct to know that buildings built before ___ are not required to have a Certificate of Occupancy.
A. 2008 B. 1968 C. 1938 D. 1901
C They may or may not have C of O’s before 1938, no enforcement action is to be taken if they don’t have one.
According to the 2008 Fire Code, sprinkler control valves at CDA sites must be checked at the end of each? A. day B. week C. month D. year
A
Fire Off are req’d to log into RBIS at the start of every _
9X6 tour regardless if the unit has BISP duty or not.
Must Off inspect bldg in the order listed on RBIS?
Off may conduct inspections in whichever order they choose- If a low & high priority are in proximity, the lower priority may be inspected before moving on to a higher priority inspection.
RBIS is limited by one component; it only schedules &/or records inspections that have _
BIN
Number one example of Inspection type priority
Complaint inspection (we have not been there yet, so it always gets 1st priority)
Only building type change for bldgs not requiring inspection that does not require BC approval
A. Bldg with limited access (no common area to inspect)
B. Garage
C. Private Dwellings
D. Bldgs generated by RBIS that cannot be located by the inspectional unit
C PD
Fire Prevention now inspects NYC Public Schools, however, if req’d, Fire Prevention may ask Fire Units to assist in the completion of public school inspections. Once inspected, Familiarization drill shall be conducted every _
2 years and they are not to be conducted during BISP. Familiarization drills shall be conducted during company & multi-unit drills
