Deck 16

Question 1

Construction sites at which a building more than35 feet in height or with a footprint of more than 7,500 square feet is being constructed ordemolished will be inspected by the Department …

Answer 1

at least once every 30 days whenconstruction or demolition operations are in progress, pg 1

Question 2

When may the Fire Commissioner issue anorder to discontinue work?

Answer 2

any work regulated by the Fire Code being performed in an unsafe manner. pg 2, A

Question 3

The Fire Department’s enforcement authority under this section is limited to

Answer 3

ordering work to stop with respect to specific materials, operations and facilitiesregulated by the Fire Code or Fire Department rules.Upon issuance of a violation, all related activity identified in the notice mustimmediately cease, except as expressly permitted to correct the violation. pg 2

Question 4

Can a discontinue work order be given verbally?

Answer 4

Yes. Where an emergency exists, the commissioner shall not be required to give written notice prior to ordering the work discontinued. verbal followed by written.pg 2 D

Question 5

When a hazardous operation is performed, what is the method of enforcement

Answer 5

both an Immediate Summons and a VO containingan order to discontinue work should be issued. Both enforcement tools should cite theappropriate section of law and be properly served. If the VO is not complied with within anappropriate time frame, additional summonses should be issued for non-compliance with theVO. pg 3 note

Question 6

Construction activities normally are limited to what days and times?What is the variance?

Answer 6

Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.DOB will issue a permit variance for after hours or weekend work, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The permit for after-hours or weekend work must be displayed. no permit = a High Priority Referral Report. pg 3

Question 7

At a height of no more than 12 feet above the ground on each perimeter of a construction ordemolition site fronting a public thoroughfare, a sign shall be erected containing thefollowing information:

Answer 7

The name, address and telephone number of the owner of the property, of the general contractor and to report complaints. pg 4 A

Question 8

No street or sidewalk shall be closed either in whole or in part without a permit from the

Answer 8

Department of Transportation.

Question 9

Regarding Storage of materials during construction or demolition. When exterior walls are not in place, stored material shall be kept

Answer 9

at least 10 feet back from the perimeter of the building. However, when the floor area isless than 1,000 square feet, stored material may be kept not less than 5 feet back from the perimeter of the building and weigh less than 750 lbs.

Question 10

Storage of materials at top working floors shall comply with the following:

Answer 10

Material may be stored within 2 feet of the edge of a building provided that such material is stored not more than two stories below the stripping operation on concrete structures, or the uppermost concrete floor on steel frame structures.

Question 11

Combustible waste material in excess of ______ cubic yards shall be removed _____ before the close of the day’s work

Answer 11

15, daily

Question 12

Storage shall be maintained _____or more below the ceiling in non-sprinklered areas ofbuildings and a minimum of ______ below sprinkler head deflectors in sprinklered areas ofbuildings.

Answer 12

2 feet non sprinklered, 18 inches sprinklered

Question 13

Regarding concrete construction, where the floor being poured is the 10th floor, define the 9th floor, 8th floor and 7th floor

Answer 13

9 = Frame work8 = Stripping floor7 = Standpipe maintained capped

Question 14

Regarding steel construction, where is the walking floor?

Answer 14

This could be considered tacked Q-Decking. pg 14 noteStandpipe maintained and capped on floor below the walking floor.