S-56 Test - Part 1 Roles and Responsibili es Ques ons
and answers | updated RATED A+ | 2026
Fire Safety Manager
Where a Site Safety Manager or Site Safety Coordinator is required by the Building Code, the
owner shall designate a person to be the...?
Yes
Can the Site Safety Manager or Site Safety Coordinator also be the Fire Safety Manager?
Fire Safety Manager
Responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Fire Code and FDNY rules.
At least a daily basis
What is the minimum requirement for fire safety managers pertaining to fire safety inspec&ons
of the construc&on site?
Bound Log Book
How does a fire safety manager record their inspec&ons?
Any representa&ve of the FDNY
Who can check review the inspec&on logs of a Fire Safety Manager?
Fire Safety Manager
Who is responsible for the general supervision of the fire guards?
At all &mes
How o+en does a fire safety manager have to be present during construc&on, demoli&on, and
altera&on work?
Developing and maintaining an approved pre-fire plan
A fire safety manager is responsible for what preconstruc&on task as it relates to safety?
Yes
Does the pre-fire plan have to be available for inspec&on by any member of the FDNY at all
&mes?
, FDNY
Who should be no&fied of any changes in site condi&ons materially affec&ng the procedures set
forth in the pre-fire plan?
Fire ex&nguishers and other fire protec&on equipment
The fire safety manager trains all onsite personnel in the opera&on of what devices?
All equipment is readily available, inspected, tested, and maintained
What four things do fire safety managers have to ensure in regards to onsite fire protec&on
equipment?
Supervising the issuance of the hot works permit
When hot work (work producing spark or flame) needs to be conducted what is the fire safety
managers role in this opera&on?
Sec&on 901
In the event of impairment of any fire protec&on system the fire safety manager or impairment
coordinated should comply with the requirements of what sec&on of the building code?
Immediately a+er comple&on of the construc&on processes
If a covering is placed over fire protec&on equipment during a construc&on opera&on. When
does this covering have to be removed?
Cer&ficate of Fitness (C of F)
A wri7en statement issued by the NYC Fire Department cer&fying that the person to whom it is
issued has passed an examina&on as to his or her qualifica&ons, or is otherwise deemed
qualified to conduct or supervise an opera&on, or supervise a facility for which such cer&ficate
is required by this code or the rules.
3 years
How long is a cer&ficate of fitness valid?
Variance
When jobsite condi&ons do not meet the FDNY code requirements what is the fire safety
manager required to receive from the FDNY?
Yes
and answers | updated RATED A+ | 2026
Fire Safety Manager
Where a Site Safety Manager or Site Safety Coordinator is required by the Building Code, the
owner shall designate a person to be the...?
Yes
Can the Site Safety Manager or Site Safety Coordinator also be the Fire Safety Manager?
Fire Safety Manager
Responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Fire Code and FDNY rules.
At least a daily basis
What is the minimum requirement for fire safety managers pertaining to fire safety inspec&ons
of the construc&on site?
Bound Log Book
How does a fire safety manager record their inspec&ons?
Any representa&ve of the FDNY
Who can check review the inspec&on logs of a Fire Safety Manager?
Fire Safety Manager
Who is responsible for the general supervision of the fire guards?
At all &mes
How o+en does a fire safety manager have to be present during construc&on, demoli&on, and
altera&on work?
Developing and maintaining an approved pre-fire plan
A fire safety manager is responsible for what preconstruc&on task as it relates to safety?
Yes
Does the pre-fire plan have to be available for inspec&on by any member of the FDNY at all
&mes?
, FDNY
Who should be no&fied of any changes in site condi&ons materially affec&ng the procedures set
forth in the pre-fire plan?
Fire ex&nguishers and other fire protec&on equipment
The fire safety manager trains all onsite personnel in the opera&on of what devices?
All equipment is readily available, inspected, tested, and maintained
What four things do fire safety managers have to ensure in regards to onsite fire protec&on
equipment?
Supervising the issuance of the hot works permit
When hot work (work producing spark or flame) needs to be conducted what is the fire safety
managers role in this opera&on?
Sec&on 901
In the event of impairment of any fire protec&on system the fire safety manager or impairment
coordinated should comply with the requirements of what sec&on of the building code?
Immediately a+er comple&on of the construc&on processes
If a covering is placed over fire protec&on equipment during a construc&on opera&on. When
does this covering have to be removed?
Cer&ficate of Fitness (C of F)
A wri7en statement issued by the NYC Fire Department cer&fying that the person to whom it is
issued has passed an examina&on as to his or her qualifica&ons, or is otherwise deemed
qualified to conduct or supervise an opera&on, or supervise a facility for which such cer&ficate
is required by this code or the rules.
3 years
How long is a cer&ficate of fitness valid?
Variance
When jobsite condi&ons do not meet the FDNY code requirements what is the fire safety
manager required to receive from the FDNY?
Yes
