Deck 65 Flashcards
An Emergency Action Plan is required when? Do not confuse with Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan.When
in Group E occupancy office buildings or parts thereof: (FC 404.2.2)• Greater than 6 stories in height; or• Greater than 75 feet in height; or• Occupied or designed to be occupied by more than 500 persons on one or morefloors, including street level, or by more than 100 persons on one or more floors otherthan street level; or• Equipped with a fire alarm system with voice communication of the type required inClass B or M occupancies, regardless of whether such system is required in suchbuilding or space; or as ordered by the Department. p18
When shall the fire safety/EAP director be present in the building?
during regular business hours.When the fire safety/EAP director is required but absent, a deputy fire safety/EAP directorshall be present in the building and shall perform the duties of the fire safety/EAP director. p 19
Who shall hold a fire safety director Certificate of Fitness?
The fire safety director and deputy fire safety directors designated in the Fire Safety andEvacuation Plan. p17Also EAP directors for EAP Plan. pg 18, bottom
When shall FIRE DRILLS be conducted in Class E bldgs?
Group E office buildings requiring a Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan are required toconduct quarterly fire drills. p 19EAP drills shall be conducted separately from fire drills required for the building,
When are EAP DRILLS conducted?
• At least two EAP drills shall be conducted within one year of the date of departmentacceptance of the building’s initial emergency action plan, the first of which shall beconducted within six months of such date of acceptance.• Beginning one year from the date of department acceptance of the building’s initial emergency action plan, an EAP drill shall be conducted on each floor of the buildingat least once a year.
What are the requirements for fire extinguishers in Class E bldgs?
One 2A rated fire extinguisher required for every 3000 sq. ft. Note: If area is protected by a sprinkler system the square footage may double. B) Maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher is 75’.
T?F Class E Office Bldgs Class I liquids shall not be permitted in basements, cellars or other areas below grade. Class I liquids are flammable liquids.
True. p15
T?F Class E Office Bldgs Class II and III liquids shall be allowed to be stored in basements, cellars or other areasbelow grade provided that such basement, cellar or other below grade area is protectedthroughout by a sprinkler system.
True. p15
Regarding The EAP of a Hi Rise Office bldg Upon arrival the Fire Department Incident Commander (FDIC) shall:
• Consult with the FS/EAPD as to the procedures implemented.• Evaluate the procedures implemented in the context of the overall strategy, includingthe safety of all building occupants.• Utilize the FS/EAPD as a resource and communication link to the building staff andoccupants.• Ensure frequent announcements are made to inform and update the buildingoccupants
Regarding elevator operations, what is Independent/manual Mode
a type of operation used with an automatic elevator, usually activated by a key-operated switch which bypasses all landing calls and deactivates hall lanterns. It permits operation only from the car buttons. BI Ch 5 ref 13.3 footnote 1.
T?F Upon arrival to a non fire emergency in a HI Rise Office, Elevators will be place in Fireman Service?
False.FDNY PERSONNEL – Shall be advised to coordinate with the FS/EAPD beforeutilizing elevators in the fireman service mode. Consideration must be given to thepossibility of interfering with the evacuation of occupants via the independent/manualmode. BI Ch 5 13.3, 3.4
