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NYC FLSD Fire Safety Test: Multiple Choice Questions and Answers, Exams of Advanced Education

West Virginia University (WVU)Advanced Education

A series of multiple-choice questions and answers related to fire safety regulations and procedures in new york city. It covers topics such as fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, portable fire extinguishers, standpipe systems, and fire pump operations. The questions are designed to test knowledge of fire safety regulations and practices, making it a valuable resource for individuals seeking to understand fire safety requirements in nyc.

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27. On receipt of an alarm for fire the Fire Brigade will

A. report to the floor below the fire to assist in evacuation

B. report to the floor above the fire to provide information to the Fire Command Station

C. endeavor to control the spread of fire by closing doors, etc. prior to evacuation

D. None of the above - ANSWER-A. report to the floor below the fire to assist in

evacuation

10. All fire alarm pull stations must be painted .

A. red with white stripes

B. white with red stripes

C. red

D. white with red lettering - ANSWER-C. red

100. The Certificate of Fitness Holder shall maintain a detailed record of all sprinkler

head inspections. A record card with the date of each inspection, the Certificate of

Fitness number, and the signature of the Certificate of Fitness holder shall be posted

A. near the main control valve

B. near the main OS & Y valve

C. near the Chief Engineers Office

D. near the main siamese connections valve - ANSWER-A. near the main control valve

101. The detailed inspection report shall include information relative to conditions of the

sprinkler heads, and conditions of all other system equipment and appurtenances. All

defects of violations shall be noted on the report. Records should be made available to

any representative of the Fire Department, and be kept for

A. indefinitely

B. three years

C. one year

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On receipt of an alarm for fire the Fire Brigade will A. report to the floor below the fire to assist in evacuation B. report to the floor above the fire to provide information to the Fire Command Station C. endeavor to control the spread of fire by closing doors, etc. prior to evacuation D. None of the above - ANSWER-A. report to the floor below the fire to assist in evacuation
All fire alarm pull stations must be painted. A. red with white stripes B. white with red stripes C. red D. white with red lettering - ANSWER-C. red
The Certificate of Fitness Holder shall maintain a detailed record of all sprinkler head inspections. A record card with the date of each inspection, the Certificate of Fitness number, and the signature of the Certificate of Fitness holder shall be posted A. near the main control valve B. near the main OS & Y valve C. near the Chief Engineers Office D. near the main siamese connections valve - ANSWER-A. near the main control valve
The detailed inspection report shall include information relative to conditions of the sprinkler heads, and conditions of all other system equipment and appurtenances. All defects of violations shall be noted on the report. Records should be made available to any representative of the Fire Department, and be kept for A. indefinitely B. three years C. one year

D. two years - ANSWER-D. two years

As per 3 RCNY §15-02, "Portable Fire Extinguishers", portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in occupancies or spaces used or classified as offices, hotels and motels. In unsprinklered buildings, they shall provide one fire extinguisher of minimum 2-A rating for every A. five thousand (5,000) square feet of floor area or fraction thereof on each floor B. six thousand (6,000) square feet of floor area or fraction thereof on each floor C. four thousand (4,000) square feet of floor area or fraction thereof on each floor D. three thousand (3,000) square feet of floor area or fraction thereof on each floor - ANSWER-B. six thousand (6,000) square feet of floor area or fraction thereof on each floor
A fire extinguisher labeled with letter "K" is for use on Class K fires. Class K fires are fires that involve A. Class E office buildings B. Retail stores C. Commercial kitchens D. K-Mart stores - ANSWER-C. Commercial kitchens
As per 3 RCNY §15-02, "Portable Fire Extinguishers", an inspection of a portable fire extinguisher which is intended to give reasonable assurance that the fire extinguisher is fully charged and operable, and is in its designated place, not tampered with, and has no visible physical damage or condition to prevent its operation, is called A. A "quick check" inspection B. A "double check" inspection C. An "educated check" inspection D. A "new method" inspection - ANSWER-A. A "quick check" inspection
As per 3 RCNY §15-02, "Portable Fire Extinguishers", portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in occupancies or spaces used or classified as offices, hotels and motels. In fully sprinklered buildings classified as offices or places of worship, they shall provide one fire extinguisher of minimum 2-A rating for every

For extinguishers greater than 40 lbs in weight, the top of the extinguisher can not be more than how many feet above the floor A. 3½ feet B. 4½ feet C. 3 feet D. 4 feet - ANSWER-A. 3½ feet
Once activated, a fire alarm system cannot be shut off at the pull station. The alarm must be shut off at the main control panel by which of the following people? A. only the Certificate of Fitness holder B. only a uniformed member of the NYFD C. the Certificate of Fitness holder or a member of the engineering staff D. the Certificate of Fitness holder or an FDNY representative - ANSWER-D. the Certificate of Fitness holder or an FDNY representative
Regardless of how much a fire extinguisher weighs, how much clearance must there be between the bottom of the extinguisher and the floor? A. at least 4½" of clearance B. at least 4" of clearance C. at least 3" of clearance D. at least 3½" of clearance - ANSWER-B. at least 4" of clearance
Extinguishing Systems for Hoods, Vent Pipes, Flues or Ducts are regulated by RCNY §15-04. The extinguishing system shall be automatic or both automatic and manual in operation. The manual controls shall be accessibly located at least how many feet from the range, sealed in the closed position with a light wire seal or a break glass control.? A. 20 feet B. 15 feet C. 10 feet

D. 08 feet - ANSWER-C. 10 feet

Extinguishing Systems for Hoods, Vent Pipes, Flues or Ducts are regulated by RCNY §15-04. The extinguishing system shall be automatic or both automatic and manual in operation. The automatic operation shall be arranged to A. shut off the gas B. shut off the exhaust fans C. close the dampers in the exhaust system D. all of the above - ANSWER-D. all of the above
The Extinguishing Systems for Hoods, Vent Pipes, Flues or Ducts, as regulated by RCNY §15-04, could use all the following extinguishing agents except A. Carbon dioxide B. Fine water spray C. Steam D. Hydrogen gas - ANSWER-D. Hydrogen gas
Installations of a Clean Agent fire extinguishing systems may be accepted by the Fire Commissioner pursuant to §27-404 of the Administrative Code where the nature of the fire hazard is such that A. halon is not effective as an extinguishing agent B. steam is not effective as an extinguishing agent C. water is not effective as an extinguishing agent D. carbon dioxide is not effective as an extinguishing agent - ANSWER-C. water is not effective as an extinguishing agent
The use of Freon FE-1301 (Halon 1301) as a fire extinguishing agent shall be limited to its use for automatic total flooding systems for interior with provision for sufficient "soaking" time where Class A or deep seated fires are to be extinguished; A. Class A or B fires B. Class A, B or C fires

C. the fire floor, the floor above it, and the floor below it D. the fire floor and other floors as determined by the FSD - ANSWER-B. the fire floor and all floors above it

OS&Y (Outside Screw and Yoke) gate valves are installed at several places in a standpipe system, and can be used to shut down just a part of the standpipe system. If the stem is flush with the control wheel the valve is A. opened B. ½ closed C. closed D. inoperable - ANSWER-C. closed
A gravity tank system delivers water from the tank through the standpipe system without the use of pumping equipment. A gravity tank should be at least how many feet above the highest standpipe hose outlet that it supplies? A. 25 feet B. 30 feet C. 35 feet D. 45 feet - ANSWER-A. 25 feet
Fire pumps are designed to take the water from a supply source and then discharge the water into the standpipe or sprinkler system under pressure. The pressure with which the water is discharged from the pump is called the A. discharge pressure B. outbound head C. primary head pressure D. total head - ANSWER-D. total head
A fire pump is usually connected to what for most of its water supply? A. a suction tank B. a gravity tank

C. the building water tank D. the public water main - ANSWER-D. the public water main

Acceptable fire pumps must deliver a minimum of at least how many pounds per square inch at the highest line of sprinkler heads or the highest line of hoses in a standpipe system? A. 35 psi B. 25 psi C. 20 psi D. none of the above - ANSWER-B. 25 psi
Which type of fire pump is the standard pump used in most fire protection systems? It is the preferred pump because it is reliable, compact, and requires little maintenance. And it can be powered by a variety of drivers including electric motors, internal combustion engines, and steam turbines. A. Centrifugal fire pump B. Vertical Turbine Pump C. Jockey Pump D. Pressure maintenance pump - ANSWER-A. Centrifugal fire pump
There are several kinds and models of centrifugal pumps. Some centrifugal pumps can discharge water from 250 gpm (gallons per minute) up to 5,000 gpm. Most centrifugal pumps have a single impeller and are therefore commonly called A. single stage fire pumps B. one-stage fire pumps C. primary fire pumps D. uni-stage fire pumps - ANSWER-A. single stage fire pumps
The basic components of an HVAC system that delivers conditioned air to maintain thermal comfort and indoor air quality are: A. outdoor air intake and an air filter

A. an ancillary protective signaling system B. a proprietary protective signaling system C. a sub-system protective signaling system D. a direct-call protective signaling system - ANSWER-B. a proprietary protective signaling system

During fire emergencies, the primary responsibility of the Fire Safety Director shall be A. the supervision and manning of the Fire Command Station B. the supervision and overseeing of fire fighting activities C. the supervision and overseeing of sprinkler/standpipe activation D. the supervision and manning of the search and rescue operation - ANSWER-A. the supervision and manning of the Fire Command Station
In buildings100 feet or more in height, the Fire Command Station communication system shall be located on the ground floor and be able to communicate with all of the following locations except A the building roof B. each floor of the building C. the elevator control room D. the mechanical equipment room - ANSWER-A the building roof
In buildings100 feet or more in height, the Fire Command Station communication system shall consist of a loud speakers in each of the following locations except A. each floor of the building B. in each elevator C. each stair enclosure D. along the building perimeter - ANSWER-D. along the building perimeter
The Fire Command Station communication system should be capable of two-way voice communication between the fire command station and the following location(s)

A. a designated floor warden station on each floor B. mechanical control center and air-handling control rooms C. elevators and elevator machine rooms D. all of the above - ANSWER-D. all of the above

The Fire Command Station display shall have the capability to monitor the following systems except: A. Smoke Detection B. Sprinkler Waterflow C. Elevator Lobby Detector - ANSWER-D. Open hallway doors
When the alarm system is taken off-line, the Alarm Log Book must contain certain entries. Which one of the following choices shows an entry that is not required: A. the date and time the system was taken off-line/restored to service B. the reason for such action C. the name and operator number of the person notified at the central station D. the name of the person who performed the repair - ANSWER-D. the name of the person who performed the repair
The testing of Class "E" and "J" alarm systems must be physically tested at reasonable intervals. Which one of the following statements is correct? A. The Public Address System is required to be tested semi-annually B. The Central Station Connection is required to be tested semi-annually C. The Firemens Service Elevator is required to be tested daily D. The Lamp Test is required to be tested monthly - ANSWER-A. The Public Address System is required to be tested semi-annually
Which one of the following statements is correct? A. The Manual Pull Stations are required to be tested semi-annually

On receipt of an alarm for fire, the Fire Brigade will leave one of their members at a location to direct the Fire Department to the fire location, and to inform them of conditions. That location is A. two floors below the fire floor B. the floor below the fire floor C. three floors below the fire floor D. two floors above the fire floor - ANSWER-B. the floor below the fire floor
On arrival of the Fire Department, the Fire Brigade shall report A. to the Fire Command Station for additional instructions B. to the posts they were manning prior to receipt of the alarm C. to the doors to prevent entry into the building D. to the Property Managers Office for re-assignment - ANSWER-A. to the Fire Command Station for additional instructions
The majority of fire deaths are a result of A. burns B. trip and falls C. being struck by falling debris D. smoke inhalation - ANSWER-D. smoke inhalation
Panic is sometimes defined as a sudden and excessive feeling of alarm or fear usually affecting a body of persons, originating in some real or supposed danger. Which of the following statements is accurate? A. People panic when there is no hope of escape. B. Contagious behavior is never an element of panic. C. Irrational, illogical response to the fire situation is an element of panic D. Concern for others overriding personal concern is an element of panic - ANSWER-C. Irrational, illogical response to the fire situation is an element of panic

The following statements represent an experts opinion about panic. Which statement is incorrect? A. there is usually no evidence of panic when there is no hope of escape B. people tend to "follow the leader" in times of stress or when they need reassurance about their actions C. panic occurs in those instances where an individual does not follow the actions of the group D. contagious behavior is very uncommon in emergencies - ANSWER-D. contagious behavior is very uncommon in emergencies
Which of the following statements is accurate? A. Most people leave separately in a dangerous situation B. Some people practice Denial during a fire, especially during the latter stages C. the speed of the evacuation is usually based on the speed of the fastest member D. Some people elect to "finish up" what they were engaged in even after the fire alarms have sounded - ANSWER-D. Some people elect to "finish up" what they were engaged in even after the fire alarms have sounded
When Evacuation is deemed necessary A. Occupants shall try to use the same stairs being used by the Fire Department B. Initial evacuation should be via uncontaminated elevators C. Evacuation to one level below the fire floor is generally adequate D. Occupants shall select an alternate stairwell if a stairwell is effected by smoke, - ANSWER-D. Occupants shall select an alternate stairwell if a stairwell is effected by smoke,
Which person/entity listed below is responsible for the availability and state of readiness of the Fire Brigade? A. The N.Y.C. Fire Dept., Bureau of Fire Prevention. B. The owner of the building. C. Each employer of the tenants occupying the building.

How frequently should a FSD perform a check for the availability of the Fire Warden and Deputy Fire Wardens? A. daily B. weekly C. twice a month D. twice a week - ANSWER-A. daily
A tenant shall make responsible and dependable employees available for designation as Fire Warden and Deputy Fire Wardens upon request of A. the person in charge of the building B. the FSD C. The N.Y.C. Fire Dept. D. the Fire Safety Coordinator - ANSWER-A. the person in charge of the building or the owner
Each floor of a building shall be under the direction of a designated Fire Warden, who shall be assisted in his duties by Deputy Fire Wardens. In the event of a fire, they are responsible for A. the training of occupants B. the identification of responsible occupants C. the fire fighting skills of occupants D. the evacuation of occupants - ANSWER-D. the evacuation of occupants
A Deputy Fire Warden shall be provided for each tenancy. When the floor area of a tenancy exceeds a certain amount of square feet of occupiable space, a Deputy Warden shall be assigned for each such A. 7,500 square feet or part thereof B. 7,000 square feet or part thereof C. 8,500 square feet or part thereof D. 6,500 square feet or part thereof - ANSWER-A. 7,500 square feet or part thereof

Each Fire Warden and Deputy Fire Warden shall be familiar with the Fire Safety Plan, the location of exits and the location and operation of any available A. trash compactor B. flame producing equipment C. passenger elevator D. fire alarm system - ANSWER-D. fire alarm system
In the event of fire alarm the Fire Warden shall first A. Ascertain the location of the fire B. Ascertain the location of the Deputy Fire Wardens C. Ascertain the location of the fire brigade D. Ascertain location of the FSD - ANSWER-A. Ascertain the location of the fire
A Fire Warden should know that in the event of a fire, if the elevators servicing his floor also service the fire floor, they A. may be used only with extreme caution B. may be used as a last resort C. may not be used D. may not be used by non-tenants - ANSWER-C. may not be used
Fire Wardens should know that in the event of a fire, elevators may be used if there is more than one bank of elevators, and he is informed by whom, that one bank is unaffected by the fire. A. Informed from the floor below the fire floor B. Informed from the Fire Command Station C. Informed from the chief of the Fire Brigade D. Informed from those in an unaffected area - ANSWER-B. Informed from the Fire Command Station

D. the evacuation will be suspended - ANSWER-A. an alternate stair shall be selected

During a fire, the most critical areas for immediate evacuation are the fire floor and the floors immediately above. Evacuation from the other floors shall be instituted when A. instructions from the Property Manager indicates such action B. conditions indicate such action C. the majority of tenants demand it D. the Fire Brigade suggests such action - ANSWER-B. conditions indicate such action
A Building Evacuation Supervisor is required at all times when there are occupants in the building and A. there is no Fire Safety Director on duty in the building. B. there is no Deputy Fire Safety Director on duty in the building. C. there is no Deputy Fire Safety Director required to be on duty in the D. there is no Fire Safety Director required to be on duty in the building - ANSWER-D. there is no Fire Safety Director required to be on duty in the building
During fire emergencies, the primary responsibility of the Building Evacuation Supervisor shall be to A. supervise the emergency B. man the Fire Command Station C. man the Fire Brigade D. supervise the Fire Brigade - ANSWER-B. man the Fire Command Station
The Building Evacuation Supervisors training and related activities shall be subject to Fire Department control, and shall be under the direction of A. his immediate supervisor B. the Fire Safety Director C. the Buildings owner

D. the Fire Department - ANSWER-B. the Fire Safety Director

How often should fire drills be conducted for existing buildings? A. twice every six months B. once a year C. quarterly D. once every six months - ANSWER-D. once every six months
How often should fire drills be conducted for new buildings, i.e., during the first two years after the issuance of the certificate of occupancy? A. twice every six months B. every other month C. quarterly D. once every three months - ANSWER-D. once every three months
Who shall participate in fire drills? A. all occupants B. volunteer occupants only C. occupants of every other floor D. none of the above - ANSWER-A. all occupants
During a fire drill, occupants of the building, other than building service employees, are A. required to leave the floor B. required to use the exits during the drill C. not required to leave the floor D. not required to vacate their cubicle - ANSWER-C. not required to leave the floor
An alarm log book shall be maintained on the premises. In general, where should it be kept?

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