fp ch5 OOS fire alarm system jd Flashcards
- ADMINISTRATIVE COMPANY OFFICER’S DUTIES:
3.1 Upon notification of a serious defect or complete or partial shut down of an alarm system, immediately investigate with members and apparatus.
Exception: A shut down for scheduled inspection, testing, or maintenance, and in which the system will be placed back in service prior to the end of the business day an investigation is not necessary, unless the officer feels an inspection is required.
3.2 Immediately request a Battalion Chief to respond when the Officer feels the Battalion’s assistance is necessary.
*same as oos spklr
3.4 A tag shall be used to indicate that the system or portion thereof, is out of service.
(FC 901.7.2)
3.4.1 The tag shall be posted at the fire alarm control unit, fire alarm annunciator and fire command center, indicating which system, or part thereof, is out of service. The commissioner shall specify where the tag is to be placed. (FC 901.7.3)
Note: Tag or tags are placed by the impairment coordinator or owner if an impairment coordinator is not designated by the owner. The FDNY does not provide or place these tags.
*diff then oos splkr cause tag instead of disk
Violations and Summons
- 5.1 Serve an Immediate Summons (15-216 subdivisions a & b) for FAILURE TO NOTIFY if a partial or completely O.O.S. system has been discovered as the result of a routine inspection, complaint or Fire Department operation and it has not been previously reported (FC 901.7)
- 5.2 Issue a Forthwith Violation Order (FPS-3) for the restoration of the system.
*same as OOS spklr.
3.5.3 In all cases of an out of service alarm system, forward an A-8 to the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Suppression Unit. (FC 907.20 & FC 901.5)
Note: The A-8 is forwarded to the Bureau of Fire Prevention, Suppression Unit so a test of the system can be scheduled and witnessed by a FDNY representative upon restoration of the system.
3.5.4 Issue Forthwith Violation Order (C-19) to provide a fire watch by one or more persons holding a Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard until the system is returned to service, unless a vacate order would be more appropriate. (FC 901.7)
3.5.5 The officer on duty may consult with the Bureau of Fire Prevention (Fire Alarm Unit) for technical assistance. Fire Alarm Unit (718) 999-2468, (718) 999-2469. The officer could also consult with the BISP Hot Line (718) 281-3877.
*same as oos spklr.
BATTALION CHIEF’S DUTIES:
4.1 The Battalion Chief shall consider the following after evaluating the situation:
4.1.1 Suitability of the alarm system to provide sufficient warning in the event of a fire.
4.1.2 Watchman service. VO (C-19)
(Required to be a Fire Guard with a C of F as per FC 901.7)
4.1.3 Consider full or partial vacate. (Chapter 4, Addendum 4)
4.1.4 Any further precautions to insure the safety of the occupants or Fire Department
members in the event of a fire.
4.2 The Battalion Chief shall inform the Deputy Chief of conditions found and actions taken…
PROCEDURES AT THE SCENE OF A FIRE DEPARTMENT OPERATION:
When a Fire alarm system is discovered OOS at the scene of an incident and the condition was not previously reported to the Fire Department.
6.1 Notify the Incident Commander.
6.2 The Incident Commander shall designate a unit to:
• Issue a summons as per section 3.5.1.
• Issue a violation order as per section 3.5.2.
• Ensure tags are placed by the impairment coordinator or owner.
6.5 The Incident commander shall forward a report with full particulars to the Administrative Deputy Chief. The Administrative Deputy Chief shall conduct an investigation to determine any neglect of duty.
