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What is the primary purpose of a jockey pump in a fire protection system?
What is the primary purpose of a jockey pump in a fire protection system?
Which material is preferred for the construction of a fire pump room?
Which material is preferred for the construction of a fire pump room?
How should the main control valve be operated for proper functionality?
How should the main control valve be operated for proper functionality?
What action triggers the automatic activation of a fire pump?
What action triggers the automatic activation of a fire pump?
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What is the function of supervisory devices installed on fire pumps?
What is the function of supervisory devices installed on fire pumps?
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What is the role of control valves in a water-based fire protection system?
What is the role of control valves in a water-based fire protection system?
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What type of valve is most commonly used as the main control valve in fire protection systems?
What type of valve is most commonly used as the main control valve in fire protection systems?
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Why must the fire safety department be informed of the standpipe riser locations?
Why must the fire safety department be informed of the standpipe riser locations?
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Who is responsible for reporting a person that does not cooperate during a fire drill?
Who is responsible for reporting a person that does not cooperate during a fire drill?
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What must be kept on the premises for inspection by FDNY?
What must be kept on the premises for inspection by FDNY?
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Which group is responsible for submitting the Fire Safety Plan (FSP) and Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to FDNY for acceptance?
Which group is responsible for submitting the Fire Safety Plan (FSP) and Emergency Action Plan (EAP) to FDNY for acceptance?
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What is the role of critical operation staff during an emergency?
What is the role of critical operation staff during an emergency?
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What is the proper procedure for counting building occupants after a TIPS (Tactical Incident Planning System)?
What is the proper procedure for counting building occupants after a TIPS (Tactical Incident Planning System)?
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What type of emergency does not necessitate a dedicated Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?
What type of emergency does not necessitate a dedicated Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?
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When conducting fire drills, what type of instruction is required?
When conducting fire drills, what type of instruction is required?
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What must be done if a building owner does not take action against a non-cooperative employee during a fire drill?
What must be done if a building owner does not take action against a non-cooperative employee during a fire drill?
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What causes the Clapper in a dry pipe system to open?
What causes the Clapper in a dry pipe system to open?
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Which type of sprinkler system is specifically designed to minimize water damage risks?
Which type of sprinkler system is specifically designed to minimize water damage risks?
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What happens when the air maintenance device in a dry pipe system malfunctions?
What happens when the air maintenance device in a dry pipe system malfunctions?
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What type of devices can trip a preaction valve?
What type of devices can trip a preaction valve?
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Which statement is true about non-automatic dry sprinklers?
Which statement is true about non-automatic dry sprinklers?
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Where are perforated pipe systems typically used?
Where are perforated pipe systems typically used?
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What is the main role of a foam system in fire protection?
What is the main role of a foam system in fire protection?
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What indicates that a dry pipe system has been tripped?
What indicates that a dry pipe system has been tripped?
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What is required for office buildings with an occupant load of 100+ people or more than 500 people in the facility?
What is required for office buildings with an occupant load of 100+ people or more than 500 people in the facility?
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Which local law requires emergency lighting and sprinklers in certain areas of places of assembly?
Which local law requires emergency lighting and sprinklers in certain areas of places of assembly?
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What is the maximum height that defines a high-rise building according to Local Law 16?
What is the maximum height that defines a high-rise building according to Local Law 16?
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What is specifically required for existing office buildings measuring 100 ft or more by July 2019?
What is specifically required for existing office buildings measuring 100 ft or more by July 2019?
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What does the FLS Brigade typically consist of?
What does the FLS Brigade typically consist of?
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Which law requires color coding for standpipe and sprinkler systems?
Which law requires color coding for standpipe and sprinkler systems?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Building Evacuation Supervisor?
What is the primary responsibility of the Building Evacuation Supervisor?
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According to Local Law No. 58 of 1987, what must be provided in general and public floor areas of all buildings?
According to Local Law No. 58 of 1987, what must be provided in general and public floor areas of all buildings?
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What happens when there is a drop in pressure that causes a clapper to open?
What happens when there is a drop in pressure that causes a clapper to open?
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What is a key feature of multi-zone standpipe systems?
What is a key feature of multi-zone standpipe systems?
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Which of the following is NOT a primary or secondary water source for the standpipe system?
Which of the following is NOT a primary or secondary water source for the standpipe system?
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What does the float in a gravity tank ensure?
What does the float in a gravity tank ensure?
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If the water pressure from the city main is insufficient, what must be used to ensure proper supply to upper floors?
If the water pressure from the city main is insufficient, what must be used to ensure proper supply to upper floors?
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What is the purpose of a float in a gravity tank?
What is the purpose of a float in a gravity tank?
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Which element is essential for the operation of a combo standpipe and sprinkler system?
Which element is essential for the operation of a combo standpipe and sprinkler system?
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What could increase the normal tripping of a dry pipe valve?
What could increase the normal tripping of a dry pipe valve?
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What is the primary function of duct smoke detectors in a fire situation?
What is the primary function of duct smoke detectors in a fire situation?
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Which type of heat detector automatically resets itself after activation?
Which type of heat detector automatically resets itself after activation?
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In what scenario should air movement in the HVAC system be shut down?
In what scenario should air movement in the HVAC system be shut down?
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What distinct feature differentiates the fixed temperature heat detector from the rate of rise heat detector?
What distinct feature differentiates the fixed temperature heat detector from the rate of rise heat detector?
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What happens when water begins to flow in a sprinkler system?
What happens when water begins to flow in a sprinkler system?
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Which component is designed to detect abnormally high temperatures?
Which component is designed to detect abnormally high temperatures?
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What is the role of the fusible element in fixed temperature heat detectors?
What is the role of the fusible element in fixed temperature heat detectors?
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Which statement is true regarding detectors placed in environmental air ducts or plenums?
Which statement is true regarding detectors placed in environmental air ducts or plenums?
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Study Notes
Comprehensive Fire Safety and Evacuation Plans (EAP)
- An evacuation plan is required for various occupancies.
- Group A: Buildings designed for over 500 people per floor, or 100 people throughout the building.
- Group B: Office buildings with over 500 people on one or more floors, including main lobby/street level, or 100 people throughout the building.
- Group H: Occupancies with over 500 people per floor including lobby/street level. 100 people throughout the building, or 25+ people in the building. Total occupancy of 500 people. If the occupancy is over 25 people, the building requires an FLSD.
- Group I: Does not require further description in the given text.
- Group M: Occupancies with over 500 people on each floor, including lobby/street, or 100 people throughout the building or 25+ persons throughout. If the total occupancy is 500 persons or more. Requires an FLSD for occupants of 25 or more persons.
- Group R-1: Occupied by 30 lodgers, 15 lodgers above street level for 90 days or less. Must contain over 30 sleeping rooms. More than 15 sleeping rooms above street level. Occupancies of 1+ lodger on a floor above 75 feet above street level. Requires an FLSD.
- Group R-2: Occupied by 30 lodgers, 15 lodgers above street level for 90 days or less. Must contain more than 30 sleeping rooms, and have over 15 rooms above street level. Occupancies of 1+ lodger above 75 feet above street level. Requires an FLSD.
Owner Obligations
- Owner must prepare a Fire Safety and Evacuation Plan (FSP/EAP) either individually or in combination.
- Designate staff for FSP/EAP
- Ensure cooperation of building occupants.
- Plan for drills, and maintenance of plan. FLS staff training
- Keep records
- Provide fire emergency reporting signage.
- Neighboring building coordination on FSP/EAP
Fire Safety and Evacuation (FSP/EAP) Plan Details
- Owner Certification
- Building Information (BIC)
- Building height and number of stories
- Location of FCC (and comms)
- Floor diagrams
- Occupancy type
- Timing of occupancy in the building
- FLS/EAD designations, duties and and emergency procedures
- Names of FLSD, deputy FLSD, building evacuation supervisor, FLS wardens, deputy FLS wardens, FLS Brigade members, FLS searchers, and critical operations staff.
- Procedures for people needing assistance during evacuations
- EAP for explosions and natural disasters
- Consultation with neighboring buildings and maintenance programs, sprinklers, standpipes.
- Fire alarms/systems
- Fire codes and emergency power provisions
- Smoke control and other emergency measures
- Specific plans for egress methods, fire escape, stairways and other pathways
- Fire drill procedures
- Fire alarm procedures
Other Requirements
- Cooperation of Building Occupants
- Plan submission and maintenance on premises
- FDNY inspections
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