FDNY F-80 Fire Safety in Shelters
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A livable area of not less than ________ square feet per shelter occupant must be provided.

80

What is a signal initiated by a fire alarm initiating device classified as?

Alarm signal

Which of the following actions taken by the Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems WILL SILENCE the shelter's audible and visual devices once they are activated?

  • Activating emergency procedures
  • Disconnecting power
  • Triggering the alarm (audible) silence switch (correct)
  • Manual override

    • Which of the following statements is INACCURATE regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems?

    <p>F-80 C of F holders are personally responsible for inspecting the sprinkler and standpipe systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should phase 1 and phase 2 emergency elevator operation be tested?

    <p>Monthly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Phase I = Turning the elevator car switch to the 'Firemen Service' position. Phase II = Manual operation of the elevators and overrides any other keyed switch controls. Independent mode = Manual operation not controlled by the building's usual calls. Phase l = Alternative term sometimes used for emergency elevator operation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the event of a minor defect in the fire protection system that is not corrected within three months, what should the F-80 C of F holder do?

    <p>Report the defect in writing to the Fire Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Typical causes of fires in homeless shelters include which of the following? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Halogen lamps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What means should shelter staff members use to be readily identifiable while on duty?

    <p>Nameplate, cap, armband, uniform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required minimum width for cross aisles in shelters?

    <p>48 inches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ________ involves using a keyed switch to recall the affected elevator bank non-stop to the lobby or sky lobby during a fire condition.

    <p>Phase I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Coordinators of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters should be familiar with which procedures while on duty? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Must receive training on the Fire Alarm Control Panel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fire extinguisher should be used for a kitchen grease fire?

    <p>Class K</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of an UNPLANNED OUT OF SERVICE CONDITION? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Break or major leak in the sprinkler system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a fire alarm system is transmitted immediately after pulling down on the cover of a manual pull station, that person has used a _________ pull station.

    <p>Single action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The clearance between the bottom of a portable fire extinguisher and the floor must be at least __________ inches.

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the safety of all building occupants and evacuation during a fire emergency?

    <p>Fire Guard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required of F-80 Certificate of Fitness holders during an emergency?

    <p>Trained and fully competent in operating the fire alarm control panel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be done before authorizing a system to go out of service? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Notify the Fire Department</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ function checks the status of the Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on the FACP.

    <p>Lamp test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a system installed for a specific purpose in a building that activates when needed?

    <p>Sub-System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should coordinators pay attention to during fire drills?

    <p>Identifying problems with the fire alarm system, exit obstructions, and difficulties experienced by people with disabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The fire alarm system shall have a secondary power supply that provides power within _______ seconds of failure of the primary power supply.

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ____________ is designed to automatically activate the alarm when the room temperature increases rapidly.

    <p>Rate of rise heat detector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of detector activates automatically when the components melt at a preset temperature?

    <p>Fixed temperature detector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When must the next drill take place after October 23rd for the Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems?

    <p>November 23 of the same year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What areas in shelters that are not protected by a sprinkler system should not be used for gathering? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Gathering places</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ______________ is a device that initiates an alarm indicating a flow of water in the fire protection system.

    <p>Sprinkler water flow detector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Emergency preparedness plans must be reviewed and updated at least once every __________.

    <p>Year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature activates all audio/visual devices throughout the building when a fire is detected?

    <p>General alarm method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A ____________ is a device that receives alarm signals and re-transmits them to the Fire Department.

    <p>Central Station Transmitter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the F-80 holder leaves a fully occupied shelter without designating a deputy F-80 C of F holder, the FDNY can revoke or suspend their C of F.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    While conducting an emergency drill, ensuring the duration meets FDNY required timeframes is necessary.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of an audio or visual notification device?

    <p>Pull station</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A manual pull station should be located approximately how many feet within an exit doorway when installed?

    <p>Five</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what type of buildings are coordinators of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems required?

    <p>Any building equipped with a one-way voice communication system for more than 15 persons for over 30 days.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fire guards are expected to patrol areas of the shelter NO LATER than __________.

    <p>9:00 a.m. the same day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for combustible ordinary materials?

    <p>Class A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems must demonstrate all functions of the fire alarm system, including repairs.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Building occupants are required to participate in all emergency drills.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three components associated with the fire triangle?

    <p>Fuel, oxygen, heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Emergency homeless shelters must comply with which provisions?

    <p>Building Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What triggers a supervisory signal to the FACP regarding gravity tanks? (Select all that apply)

    <p>High water levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be designated to ensure the safety of all occupants during an impairment of a fire protection system?

    <p>Impairment Coordinator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aisles shall not be less than ________ inches in width.

    <p>36</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Portable fire extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less must not exceed _______ feet above the floor.

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a certificate holder observes a MINOR DEFECT, the condition must be corrected within how many days?

    <p>30</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a manual pull station is mounted properly, it cannot exceed approximately how many feet from the floor?

    <p>Four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should refresher training for FEP staff be conducted?

    <p>1 hour every three months on each work shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ______________ provide water that firefighters can manually discharge onto a fire.

    <p>Standpipe systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what stage does fire increase in size from small flames to a full fire?

    <p>Incipient stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fire protection system consists of pipes filled with water or compressed air?

    <p>Non-Automatic Sprinkler System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be made aware before placing systems out of service?

    <p>Certificate of Fitness holder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What stage of fire development is described when visible flames diminish and smoke continues to rise?

    <p>Smoldering stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to F-80 FDNY study material, which of the following are considered best practices during drills? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Participate in all drills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of certificate should the authorized technician have for repairing defective equipment in shelters?

    <p>S-97/98</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In shelters, a sign over the elevator call button should not exceed how many feet above the floor?

    <p>6 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is required to be present when the Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems is absent?

    <p>Deputy Coordinator of Fire Safety &amp; Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All smoke detectors should be cleaned every __________ by a qualified technician.

    <p>Six months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The maximum number of homeless shelter locations for one person with an F-80 Certificate of Fitness is ________.

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    F-80 C of F holders must initiate the preparation of the emergency preparedness plan.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following signs must be securely posted according to the New York City Building Code? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Elevator identification signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often must the F-80 Certificate of Fitness holder conduct fire drills for all building occupants?

    <p>Monthly on each shift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which devices automatically activate phase 1 elevator recall during a fire alarm signal? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Elevator lobby smoke detector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Certain drapes and decorations in public areas must be inherently __________ or treated for flame resistance.

    <p>Flame resistant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be included in the log book when taking the fire alarm system off-line during a drill? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Name of the person responsible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must authorize silencing the fire alarm control panel after correction of the condition?

    <p>FDNY personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fire extinguisher is used for flammable liquids and gases?

    <p>Class B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fire extinguishers are appropriate for energized electrical equipment?

    <p>Class ABC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communication is used for shelter-wide announcements?

    <p>One-way communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Buildings ________ feet in height or more require a standpipe system installation.

    <p>75</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who tests sprinkler systems annually and maintains them every five years?

    <p>Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who would most likely be delegated as the Impairment Coordinator in a homeless shelter?

    <p>Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what stage of fire development do flames diminish and the fire produces smoke and gases?

    <p>Smoldering stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The emergency preparedness plan is also known as the:

    <p>Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A lamp test of the fire command station should be conducted on a _______ basis.

    <p>Daily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The fire guard in homeless shelters should be maintained continuously, ________ hours a day.

    <p>24</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should fire extinguishers be visually inspected according to NFPA Standard 10?

    <p>Monthly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When an out of service fire protection system is restored, who should be notified? (Select all that apply)

    <p>Owner of the building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During a fire alarm activation, what shuts down the entire HVAC system?

    <p>Duct smoke detector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If no attempts are made to extinguish a fire in the _____________, it will continue to burn until the fuel or oxygen is consumed.

    <p>Free burning stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many fire guards are required for a fire watch in an area of 275,000 square feet when the system is impaired for 8 hours?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which alarm method should coordinators use to activate audio and visual devices on various floors?

    <p>General alarm method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Fire Safety and Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters

    • Defect Reporting: A minor defect in the fire protection system must be reported in writing to the Fire Department if not corrected within three months.

    • Common Fire Causes: Typical fire hazards in homeless shelters include halogen lamps, unattended microwaves, and overloaded extension cords.

    • Identification of Staff: Shelter staff must wear identifiable uniforms, nameplates, or armbands while on duty.

    • Aisle Width Requirements: Aisles must be at least 36 inches wide, with cross aisles in main hallways at a minimum of 48 inches.

    • Elevator Recall System: Phase I involves using a keyed switch to recall elevators non-stop to the lobby during a fire condition.

    • Fire Safety Coordinator Duties: Must ensure log books are updated, be proficient in the Fire Alarm Control Panel, and act appropriately upon discovering fire system impairments.

    • Kitchen Fire Extinguishing: Class K fire extinguishers are specifically designed for kitchen grease fires.

    • Unplanned Out of Service Conditions: Conditions such as major leaks in the sprinkler system, empty gravity tanks, and malfunctioning water supply valves are examples of unplanned outages.

    • Manual Pull Stations: Activation of a fire alarm system by pulling manual pull stations is categorized as using a single-action station.

    • Portable Fire Extinguisher Clearance: The bottom of extinguishers must be at least 4 inches off the floor.

    • Fire Guard Responsibilities: Fire Guards are responsible for occupant safety, fire threat reduction, and evacuation assistance.

    • Competency Requirements: F-80 Certificate holders must be trained and competent in operating the fire alarm control panel.

    • Impairment Coordination: Before a fire protection system is out of service, tags must be applied, the Fire Department notified, and the system maintained until repairs begin.

    • Lamp Testing: The lamp test checks the status of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on the Fire Alarm Control Panel and should be conducted daily.

    • Sub-System Definition: A sub-system is specific to an area and activates alarms and notifies the Fire Department when triggered.

    • Drill Monitoring: During fire drills, coordination involves identifying issues with the fire alarm system and ensuring exit pathways are clear.

    • Power Supply Backup: Fire alarm systems require a secondary power supply that activates within 10 seconds of primary power loss.

    • Heat Detection: Rate of rise heat detectors activate alarms when room temperature increases rapidly (12-15 degrees F per minute).

    • Fixed Temperature Detector: This detector activates at a preset temperature level when the components melt.

    • Drill Scheduling: After a drill on October 23, the next must occur by November 23 of the same year.

    • Prohibited Below Grade Uses: Areas not protected by sprinkler systems cannot be used for gathering or recreational purposes.

    • Sprinkler Water Flow Detector: This device initiates an alarm for water flow in fire protection systems.

    • Emergency Preparedness Plans: Must be reviewed annually to reflect significant changes in staff or premises design.

    • General Alarm Method: This feature activates all audio/visual devices when a fire is detected.

    • Central Station Transmitter: This device receives and transmits alarm signals to the Fire Department.

    • Revocation of C of F: An F-80 holder who leaves without designating a deputy can have their Certificate of Fitness revoked by the FDNY.

    • Audio/Visual Notification Devices: Pull stations are not classified as audio/visual notification devices.

    • Manual Pull Station Location: They should be installed within five feet of an exit doorway.

    • Fire Safety System Requirement: Coordinators are needed in buildings with a one-way communication system for over 15 people for more than 30 days.

    • Fire Patrol Responsibilities: Fire guards must patrol the shelter areas at least every hour.

    • Class A Fire Extinguisher: Used for ordinary combustible materials.

    • Operational Competence: F-80 Certificate holders should demonstrate competence without needing to repair malfunctioning systems.

    • Participation in Drills: All occupants are required to participate in emergency drills.

    • Fire Triangle Components: The three elements are fuel, oxygen, and heat.

    • Compliance with Building Code: Emergency homeless shelters must adhere to local building codes.

    • Elevator Operation Detection: High or low water levels trigger supervisory signals to the FACP regarding gravity tanks.

    • Safety Responsibility: An Impairment Coordinator is tasked with ensuring occupant safety when fire protection systems are impaired.

    • Width of Aisles: Aisles in shelters should not be less than 36 inches wide, with main hall cross aisles at 48 inches.

    • Extinguisher Height Requirement: Extinguishers under 40 pounds must be installed no more than 5 feet off the ground.

    • Minor Defect Correction Timeline: Minor defects must be corrected within 30 days by the responsible party.

    • Manual Pull Station Height: Properly mounted manual pull stations should not exceed four feet from the floor.

    • Refresher Training for FEP Staff: Training should occur every three months for one hour on each work shift.

    • Standpipe Systems: Provide manually discharged water for firefighters through a piping system.

    • Fire Development Stages: The incipient stage marks the transition of a fire from small flames to full involvement.

    • Non-Automatic Sprinkler System: Comprises exposed pipes filled with water or air pressure located near ceilings.

    • Authorization for System Restoration: The FDNY must be notified when restoring an out-of-service fire protection system.

    • HVAC System Shutdown: Duct smoke detectors automatically shut down HVAC systems during fire alarm activations.

    • Fire Free-Burning Stage: Without intervention, the fire will continue to grow until fuel or oxygen is exhausted.

    • Fire Watch Requirements: At least six fire guards are needed for a 275,000 square foot area when systems are impaired for eight hours.

    • Selective Alarm Method: Activates audio/visual devices on the affected floor and the two adjacent floors.

    • Space Requirements: Each shelter occupant must have a minimum of 80 square feet of livable space.

    • Alarm Signal Classification: Signals initiated from manual pull stations or detectors are classified as alarm signals.

    • Silencing Alarm Devices: The Coordinator can silence activated audible/visual devices by triggering the alarm silence switch.

    • Sprinkler/Standpipe System Responsibility: F-80 C of F holders are not personally responsible for system inspections.

    • Emergency Elevator Operation Testing: Phase 1 and Phase 2 operations should be tested monthly.

    • Phase I Elevator Operation: Involves manual operation by fire services, overriding standard controls.

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    This quiz focuses on fire safety and alarm systems specifically for homeless shelters, as outlined in the FDNY F-80 certification. It covers important protocols for reporting defects and understanding fire causes in such facilities. Test your knowledge and ensure safety regulations are met.

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