Fire Prevention Inspections at Metro Facilities

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What is the purpose of the station familiarization inspection?

To avoid reporting any deficiencies found in the Metro system.
To charge the standpipes as part of the inspection.
To check the Metro keys, ancillary rooms, standpipes, and radio communications. (correct)
To interrupt passenger flow while performing inspections.

What is the procedure for reporting deficiencies found in the Metro system?

Do not report any deficiencies found during the inspections.
Immediately report them to the Station Manager, the RFL, and send email notifications to the Special Operations Metro Liaison and the Fire Prevention Division. (correct)
Only report deficiencies identified as an immediate safety hazard to the on-duty Special Operations Division Battalion Fire Chief.
Report deficiencies identified during the radio test to the Fire Liaison Officer (FLO) at OUC and the RFL at the ROCC.

What is the purpose of the radio testing during station and shaft inspections?

To conduct radio communications testing as part of all station and shaft inspections. (correct)
To interrupt passenger flow while performing inspections.
To ensure the standpipes are charged as part of the inspection.
To avoid reporting any deficiencies found in the Metro system.

What is the procedure for personnel when performing inspections?

Personnel shall not go beyond the platform end gate without a Metro escort. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the annual inspection schedule of Metro facilities?

To submit the annual inspection schedule of Metro facilities to the Deputy Fire Chiefs of Operations no later than January 15th of each year. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 170-series forms used for Metro inspections?

To document the inspection results on the Form 170.4, Metro Emergency Exit Shaft Inspection, Form 170.5, Metro Station Inspection Report, and/or Form 170.7, Metro Radio Test Report. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Fire Liaison Officer (FLO) at OUC?

To be notified of any deficiencies identified during the radio test. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the RFL in the Metro inspection process?

To notify WMATA prior to any Metro inspection and facilitate the correction of any issues reported to them. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Special Operations Division Metro Liaison?

To submit an annual inspection schedule of Metro facilities to the Deputy Fire Chiefs of Operations and coordinate the uploading of the 170-series forms to the LAN. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of avoiding interrupting passenger flow during Metro inspections?

To make every effort not to interrupt passenger flow while performing inspections. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reference document mentioned for conducting Metro inspections?

International Fire Code (C) Signup and view all the answers

How often are inspections required to be performed on all Metro facilities?

Bi-annually (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who must be notified prior to performing any Metro inspection?

Metro Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) Fire Liaison Officer (RFL) (C) Signup and view all the answers

During what time of day are Metro inspections required to be performed?

Off-peak hours (C) Signup and view all the answers

What must inspectors do when arriving at a Metro station for an inspection?

Present Department-issued identification and inform the Station Manager of the purpose of the visit (A) Signup and view all the answers

What areas are included in Metro rail facility inspections?

Stations, vent shafts, fan shafts, and egress shafts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for inspections of the roadway, power facilities, and rail yards?

Coordination and an escort from the WMATA Office of Emergency Management (OEM) (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for inspectors conducting Metro inspections?

Notifying the Metro Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) Fire Liaison Officer (RFL) upon arrival (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of requiring inspections to be performed during off-peak hours?

To minimize disruptions to Metro operations and passenger flow (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the policy?

Inspectors must notify the local fire department prior to performing any Metro inspection (A) Signup and view all the answers