fp ch5 dob notifications jd

Question 1

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Units finding any of the conditions in the following two lists while operating at an alarm or as a result of inspection activity shall ensure that a Battalion Chief is on scene to notify the Department of Buildings (DOB) via the borough dispatcher. This notification is in addition to other appropriate FDNY actions (VO, NOV, Vacate, Summons, etc).

*Note: The NYCHA shall be notified for incidents occurring in NYCHA buildings and facilities. The Department of Buildings does not require notification for incidents occurring in NYCHA buildings and facilities.

Answer 1

If the on-scene Deputy Chief or Battalion Chief believes the condition is hazardous enough to require immediate action to be taken, then request a DOB response. The FDNY unit requesting the DOB response shall request an ETA and insure an FDNY unit remains on the scene to maintain a safety zone and ensure public safety until the arrival of a representative from DOB. This unit will brief the DOB representative of the conditions requiring their response. However, if units encounter structural hazards or other serious life safety concerns that are not imminently perilous but may require an evaluation, then the on scene Deputy Chief or Battalion Chief should determine the most appropriate course of action. The on scene Deputy Chief or Battalion Chief’s decision will be based on the severity of the condition and in those cases that are not extremely hazardous or urgent in nature may be handled through the High Priority Referral Procedure.
*unit OOS for DOB show up, bc doesnt have stay

Question 2

IMMEDIATE RESPONSE REQUESTED

-Amusement ride incident with injuries
-Building shaking, vibrating, structural stability affected
-Construction site related accidents (Crane/derricks accident, worker fall)
-Crane (No permit / License / Unsafe)
-Debris / Building (Falling or in danger of falling)
-Defective boiler or water heater with injuries (accident, explosion, CO poisoning)
-Demolition (Unsafe or illegal)
-Elevator (Dangerous condition / Shaft open / Unguarded)
-Elevator accident (Elevator car free falls)
-Elevator incident with injuries
-Escalator incident with injuries
-Excavation (Undermining adjacent building)
-Facade (Defective / Cracking)
-Inadequate support or shoring
-Scaffolding related incidents (hanging or fixed)
-Sidewalk shed incidents (e.g., damage to sidewalk shed)
-Sign (In danger of falling)
-Site conditions endangering workers
-Structural collapse
-Suspected serious structural condition or problem
-Work contrary to Stop Work Order

Answer 2

HIGH PRIORITY REFERRAL REPORT
(BISP Manual Chapter 5, Reference # 2.1)


Gas hook-up or gas piping (Illegal or defective) (Natural gas is not leaking)

Landmark building (Illegal work)

Material storage (Unsafe)
Plumbing work (Unlicensed / Illegal)

Elevator in (FDNY) readiness (None)

Egress (Locked / Blocked / Improper / No secondary means of egress)
Adjacent buildings (Not protected)

Boiler - Fumes / Smoke / Carbon Monoxide