BISP CH 5 REF 1.4

Question 1

In all cases regarding an out of service stp or spk system do you forward an A-8 to BFP so they can witness a test of the system

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

What is done when an oos fire protection system is found

Answer 2

Summons
Forthwith VO
A-8 to test the system

Question 3

BC shall consider the following after evaluating the oos spk or stp system

Answer 3

Watchman service
Full or partial vacate
Order repairs to be made during non-business hours
Any further precautions as he sees fit

Question 4

Who does the BC have to notify of conditions found in an OOS stp or spk

Answer 4

DC

Question 5

Do voluntary fire protection systems have to be maintained as required by code

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Does the owner of a voluntary fire protection system have to get approval to remove such system

Answer 6

Yes through DOB
BC will be requested to respond to conduct an investigation to determine the removal does not compromise fire safety requirements

Question 7

Where a required fire protection system is OOS either the

Answer 7

building is evacuated or

fire watch shall be maintained

Question 8

Hydrostatic pressure test shall be performed at least once every

Answer 8

5 Years

FDNY rep must witness

Question 9

If a fire protection system is found removed without the proper variance request

Answer 9

Battalion response and

DOB response for a possible stop work order