CAPT - CLASS #4 – Week of 9/8/14: AUC's #210, PAIDS #2-98, 3-98, 1 & 2-08, 1-11, Requisition & Payroll, BISP Ch #3 – Business Guide, Assembly Guide, Ch. #4 Vacates, Summons, Confiscation, Ch. #5 Ref 10.2, 11.3, 14.10 Instructor: Instructor: DC John Esposito Flashcards
AUC's #210, PAIDS #2-98, 3-98, 1 & 2-08, 1-11, Requisition & Payroll, BISP Ch #3 – Business Guide, Assembly Guide, Ch. #4 Vacates, Summons, Confiscation, Ch. #5 Ref 10.2, 11.3, 14.10
PART I - BISP MANUAL Ch. #3 Assembly Guide, Ch. #4 Vacates, Summons,Confiscation, Ch. #5 Ref. 10.2,11.3,14.10:ASSEMBLY INSPECTION GUIDE - PRE-20081. During BISP your unit inspects an occupancy that is being utilized for a purpose contrary to theposted Certificate of Occupancy. You would be correct if you performed which action? (p. 4)a. Request a Battalion Chief for a possible vacateb. Forward an A-234 to Fire Preventionc. Forward an A-8 for DOBd. Issue a VO to comply with posted C of O
- C
- During a study group that focused on BISP one of the would-be Captains made the following
statements about assembly occupancy exit requirements under the 1968 Building Code. Which one is
not correct? (p. 6 & ref # 14.10 3.3.1 -3.3.2)
a. A Cabaret must have at least 2 exits
b. A night club arranged for 50 people or less people does not have to have at least 2 means of
egress
c. At least 3 exits are required for an occupant load of more than 300
d. A minimum of 4 exits are required for occupant load of 1000 or more.
- C
2 exits up to 500 people
- Which of the following buildings require a standpipe system? (p. 10)
a. All buildings exceeding 6 stories or 75 feet in height
b. All buildings that are 2 or more stories with a floor area of 10,000 sq/feet or more on any one
floor
c. Buildings exceeding 3 stories in height exceeding 7,500 sq/feet on any floor
- A, B, C
BISP CHAPTER 4 ADD #3 - SUMMONS
1. During a drill on summons with the newly selected members of the Division BI Task Force the
Chief made the following comments. Which are incorrect? (2.1)
a. The top white form, original, is served to the defendant
b. The gold copy is forwarded to Legal Affairs at Metrotech
c. The buff white copy (Officer’s copy) is retained by issuing company
d. The pink copy goes in the Building Record Folder if a specific building was involved
- A, D
- While re-inspecting a Violation Order you determine they have not complied and are making no
attempt to comply; you decide to issue a summons. Your best choice to issue the summons to is: /*-\
a. An employee supervisor at the scene
b. The handyman who accompanied you on the inspection and is responsible to fix the problem
c. The owner of the business involved
d. The foreman who the original VO was issued to
- C
- Which is the only correct statement about filling out a summons?
a. In the “factual allegations” section it is best to state specific sections of the law
b. The members signing the summons must enter their tax registry number; do not enter social
security number
c. If an error is made, initial and continue to fill out the summons
d. The name and address of defendant should be left blank if the summons is to be processed served
- D
- You are Captain performing BISP and decide to issue a summons after you see a worker smoking
at a construction site. You tell FF Jones to write the summons; after he starts you realize he is using a
pencil and you decide to void the summons. Which is an incorrect action for you to perform?
a. Print “void” across the top page pressing hard enough to get through all the copies
b. Forward letterhead report to the Administrative Enforcement Unit at Legal Affairs
c. Send the voided summons with the letterhead report
d. Record the serial number of the voided summons on the A-228
- A
- Upon return to quarters after issuing a summons the officer will have several additional forms to
complete. Select the only correct statement:
a. 3 copies of the A-200 are filled out and forwarded to Legal Affairs
b. 4 copies of the A-201 are filled out
c. Forms to be forwarded are put in a large envelope being sure not to fold or bend them
d. Make additional copies (of the A-200 & A-201) and file with all related reports in the UFS while
awaiting disposition from Legal Affairs
e. If the summons was for failure to comply with VO, 2 copies of the VO are forwarded with other
required documents
- B
BISP CHAPTER 4 ADD # 4 - VACATE ORDERS
1. Which of the following is not a “family” as defined in the 2008 NYC Building Code?
a. A single person with one lodger sharing a common household
b. Two married people sharing a dwelling and common household with two boarders
c. Four unrelated people occupying a dwelling and maintaining a common household
d. A mother with her three children sharing a dwelling and common household with two roomers
- C
- The FDNY can issue a vacate order for all but which situation?
a. Dangerous fire breeding condition
b. Any grave hazards affecting structural stability
c. Illegal means of egress
d. Deficient fire suppression protection
e. Any illegal occupancy
- E
- You are the Captain of Ladder 99 and are returning to quarters after performing a vacate with
seal in your administrative district. Concerning the vacate forms, you know that all but one of the
following are correct?
a. Form FP-35 should be filled out completely
b. You obtained the “vacate package” from the Deputy Chief who also approved the wording on the
vacate order
c. All completed vacate order forms should be faxed to FPOSU immediately upon return to quarters
d. All required paperwork should be placed in the vacate package and forwarded to Fire Prevention
at Metrotech
- A, D
- When a vacate with seal is ordered a lock is placed to restrict access. Which is an incorrect
statement about the lock?
a. Battalions and Divisions have been issued locks
b. When used, ID tags are attached to the locks that includes the administrative company and
officer’s name
c. The keys should remain in secure area of administrative unit instruction from FPOSU
d. Access to sealed area is automatically denied except when authorized in writing by Fire
Commissioner
- B
Each time a padlock is used, an
identification tag shall be attached to both keys listing the address of the vacated
premises, date sealed, location of padlock, and the Administrative Unit and name
of the Officer.
- While issuing a vacate order Lt. Smith performed the following actions. Which is incorrect?
o
a. The pink copy is personally served to the person named on the order or, if unable to serve it
should be posted
b. The 1st white copy is either posted at building entrance or placed in building folder
c. 2nd white copy forwarded with vacate package
d. 3rd white copy goes to BFI
- D
- Although the FDNY has the authority to vacate premises, we also have other enforcement
options available. Which is an incorrect statement?
a. If a condition is not in compliance with the fire code but is not imminently perilous to life, a VO
or NOV should be issued
b. A vacate order for an illegal occupancy should only be issued when it constitutes an imminent
peril to life
c. A VO should be issued with a vacate order to correct the condition necessitating the vacate
d. An NOV may only be issued with a vacate order if the owner or person in charge is not present at
the time of the vacate
- C
- Vacate posters which are posted at the entrance to the vacated occupancy contain all but which of
the following info?
a. Date order was issued
b. Borough dispatcher phone number
c. Premises address
d. Part of premises vacated
- B
- FDNY units perform surveillance to ensure vacate orders are enforced. Which is incorrect?
a. Surveillance should be conducted at times when premises is expected to be open
b. The first surveillance inspection should take place between 72 & 96 hours from issuance of
vacate order
c. FDNY units perform only weekly surveillance of DOB vacates
d. If you are denied access to an area open to the public while conducting a surveillance inspection
you may issue a summons
- D
- You are a Captain working in Ladder 92 and you get a phone call from the occupant of a premise
that Ladder 92 vacated the previous tour. They ask about re-occupying the premises. You would be
correct to tell the caller:
a. They must notify the Bureau of Fire Investigation
b. You will make the required notification to the Bureau of Fire Investigation
c. You can schedule a time today to meet at the location with Ladder 92 and the administrative
Battalion
d. They must contact FPOSU
- D
- During a surveillance inspection of a vacated premise you are unable to gain access. Which is
incorrect?
a. The unit should make several attempts on different days and times
b. If denied access from someone on the premise, request PD to the scene
c. If you gain access to a common area of the building but not the vacated space, consider the
vacate order complied with if the vacate order & posters are posted and there is no indication that the
vacated space is reoccupied
d. If additional assistance with vacate order surveillance is needed, contact BISP hotline
10.B
BISP CHAPTER 4 ADD #6 - SEIZING CONTRABAND
1. During BISP you discover two 20 lb. propane cylinders illegally stored in the cellar of a multiple
dwelling. Which is an incorrect statement about this situation?
a. A preferred method of removal is by responsible vendor
b. If the vendor or person with C of F is not available, Fleet Services should be notified for pick up
c. You should special call a Battalion Chief to the scene
d. If the cylinder is damaged FDNY personnel can do the removal
- B
no longer Fleet ervices, Haz Mat
- When the FDNY seizes contraband material, the officer must complete some paperwork,
specifically the BLA-11. Select the correct statement:
a. The original is issued to the owner or representative of the confiscated material, if on scene
b. Pink copy is forwarded to Fire Prevention
c. Green copy to Haz Mat officer on scene
d. Gold copy to UFS of unit that confiscated the contraband
- C
- Select the correct statements about seizing of contraband:
a. Abandoned contraband material should be confiscated
b. Form BLA-1 lis not required for abandoned contraband
c. A summons should be issued to owner of building where contraband material was stored
d. Only in unusual circumstances should contraband (in properly contained cylinder with no
damage) be transported in an engine or ladder apparatus
e. Cylinders containing any type of gas should be considered contraband
- A, C
BISP CHAPTER 5 REF # 10.2 - EXPLOSIVE ESCORTS
Answer questions #1 & 2 based on thefollowing scenario:
You are the Captain working an s/a tour in Engine 327 on a Sunday night tour. During
exchange of information with the off-going Lieutenant, he mentions there is an explosive escort
tomorrow but doesn’t know all the particulars. You review the incoming papers and see an
explosive escort of a tractor trailer is scheduled for 8:30 tomorrow morning.
1. Which are incorrect statements about explosive escorts? (1.1.2,2.1,2.2.3,2.3.1)
a. Escort problems that arise should be directed to the Bureau of Fire Prevention Hazardous Cargo
Unit or the administrative Battalion Chief
b. You should examine the permits, authorization and the bill of lading ( )
c. The engine should precede the explosive shipment unless a police car or carrier car are present
d. Use of any FDNY radio is prohibited within 150 feet of all explosive shipments
- A, D
- During the escort you become aware that the tractor is on fire. You would be correct to perform
all but which action? (3.1)
a. Keep public 2000 feet from the fire
b. Notify occupants within 2000 feet to evacuate buildings
c. Instruct the driver to drive to a safe location and disconnect from the tractor
d. Stretch a line and extinguish the fire
- C
3.1.6 If fire is in the tractor, it should be disconnected from the trailer and driven at least 200 feet away.