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FLSD Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Exam
Section 1: Local Laws & Regulatory Requirements (Questions 1–15)
Q1. Under Local Law 5 of 1973, which compliance options were available to existing high-
rise office buildings 100 feet or more in height?
A. Full automatic sprinkler system OR compartmentation with rated fire separations and
areas of refuge
B. Partial sprinkler system covering common areas only
C. Standpipe system with fire department connections only
D. Photoluminescent exit path markings only
Answer: A
Rationale: LL5 provided two pathways: full sprinklering OR compartmentation with rated
separations, areas of refuge, and stair pressurization .
Q2. Which of the following was NOT a requirement of Local Law 26 of 2004?
A. Full sprinkler system installation by July 1, 2019
B. Photoluminescent pathway markings in exit stairs by July 1, 2006
C. Installation of evacuation elevators in all buildings over 75 feet
D. Additional illuminated exit signs in stairs with horizontal extensions
Answer: C
Rationale: Evacuation elevators were not mandated by LL26/04; they were introduced in
later code cycles (2008 Building Code) .
Q3. Pursuant to 3 RCNY §113-02, how many work locations may an FLS Director Certificate
of Fitness be registered for without special approval?
A. One work location only
B. One or two work locations
C. Up to three work locations
D. Unlimited within the same borough
Answer: B
Rationale: 3 RCNY §113-02(e)(1) states an FLS Director certificate may be registered for one
or two work locations. Special approval is required for more .
Q4. Who is required to be on duty in a high-rise office building during business hours if the
building has more than 500 occupants?
A. Fire Guard
B. Fire & Life Safety Director
C. Building Engineer
D. Floor Warden
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Answer: B
Rationale: FDNY regulations require an FLS Director on duty when occupant thresholds are
met (500 total, or 100 above/below grade) .
Q5. What is the primary responsibility of a Fire Life Safety Director in a high-rise building?
A. Conducting fire inspections only
B. Ensuring safety of building occupants during emergencies by implementing and managing
fire safety and emergency action plans
C. Managing building finances
D. Supervising janitorial staff
Answer: B
Rationale: The FLS Director ensures occupant safety during emergencies through
implementation and management of fire safety and emergency action plans .
Q6. How often must fire drills be conducted in commercial high-rise buildings in NYC?
A. Once every month
B. Once every six months
C. Every 12 months per floor
D. Every 3 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Fire drills must be conducted at least once every six months in commercial high-
rise buildings .
Q7. What is the minimum duration for which fire safety records must be kept on-site?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Fire safety records must be kept on-site for a minimum of three years .
Q8. When a fire alarm system will be out of service for planned maintenance, what is the
FDNY notification threshold under FC 901.7?
A. More than 24 hours
B. More than 8 hours in any 24-hour period
C. More than 4 hours
D. No notification required
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Answer: B
Rationale: FC 901.7.5.2 requires notification when a fire alarm system will be out of service
for more than 8 hours in any 24-hour period .
Q9. A supply of at least how many spare sprinkler heads must be kept available on the
premises?
A. 3
B. 6
C. 12
D. 24
Answer: B
Rationale: NFPA 13 requires a supply of at least six spare sprinkler heads near the main
control valve .
Q10. Who is responsible for training Fire & Life Safety Brigade members and Floor Wardens?
A. FDNY Inspectors
B. Building Owner
C. FLS Director
D. Tenant managers
Answer: C
Rationale: The FLS Director is responsible for training FLS staff, including brigade members
and Floor Wardens .
Q11. The Evacuation Supervisor assumes the role of FLS Director when?
A. During after-hours when occupancy thresholds are not met
B. During business hours when the Director is away from the building
C. During any evacuation regardless of occupancy
D. Only during fire drills
Answer: B
Rationale: The Evacuation Supervisor is a designated alternate who assumes FLS Director
responsibilities when the Director is not present .
Q12. What is the minimum fire rating for stairwell doors in high-rise office buildings?
A. 30 minutes
B. 60 minutes
C. 90 minutes
D. 120 minutes
FLSD Fire and Life Safety Director Practice Exam
Section 1: Local Laws & Regulatory Requirements (Questions 1–15)
Q1. Under Local Law 5 of 1973, which compliance options were available to existing high-
rise office buildings 100 feet or more in height?
A. Full automatic sprinkler system OR compartmentation with rated fire separations and
areas of refuge
B. Partial sprinkler system covering common areas only
C. Standpipe system with fire department connections only
D. Photoluminescent exit path markings only
Answer: A
Rationale: LL5 provided two pathways: full sprinklering OR compartmentation with rated
separations, areas of refuge, and stair pressurization .
Q2. Which of the following was NOT a requirement of Local Law 26 of 2004?
A. Full sprinkler system installation by July 1, 2019
B. Photoluminescent pathway markings in exit stairs by July 1, 2006
C. Installation of evacuation elevators in all buildings over 75 feet
D. Additional illuminated exit signs in stairs with horizontal extensions
Answer: C
Rationale: Evacuation elevators were not mandated by LL26/04; they were introduced in
later code cycles (2008 Building Code) .
Q3. Pursuant to 3 RCNY §113-02, how many work locations may an FLS Director Certificate
of Fitness be registered for without special approval?
A. One work location only
B. One or two work locations
C. Up to three work locations
D. Unlimited within the same borough
Answer: B
Rationale: 3 RCNY §113-02(e)(1) states an FLS Director certificate may be registered for one
or two work locations. Special approval is required for more .
Q4. Who is required to be on duty in a high-rise office building during business hours if the
building has more than 500 occupants?
A. Fire Guard
B. Fire & Life Safety Director
C. Building Engineer
D. Floor Warden
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Answer: B
Rationale: FDNY regulations require an FLS Director on duty when occupant thresholds are
met (500 total, or 100 above/below grade) .
Q5. What is the primary responsibility of a Fire Life Safety Director in a high-rise building?
A. Conducting fire inspections only
B. Ensuring safety of building occupants during emergencies by implementing and managing
fire safety and emergency action plans
C. Managing building finances
D. Supervising janitorial staff
Answer: B
Rationale: The FLS Director ensures occupant safety during emergencies through
implementation and management of fire safety and emergency action plans .
Q6. How often must fire drills be conducted in commercial high-rise buildings in NYC?
A. Once every month
B. Once every six months
C. Every 12 months per floor
D. Every 3 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Fire drills must be conducted at least once every six months in commercial high-
rise buildings .
Q7. What is the minimum duration for which fire safety records must be kept on-site?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Fire safety records must be kept on-site for a minimum of three years .
Q8. When a fire alarm system will be out of service for planned maintenance, what is the
FDNY notification threshold under FC 901.7?
A. More than 24 hours
B. More than 8 hours in any 24-hour period
C. More than 4 hours
D. No notification required
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Answer: B
Rationale: FC 901.7.5.2 requires notification when a fire alarm system will be out of service
for more than 8 hours in any 24-hour period .
Q9. A supply of at least how many spare sprinkler heads must be kept available on the
premises?
A. 3
B. 6
C. 12
D. 24
Answer: B
Rationale: NFPA 13 requires a supply of at least six spare sprinkler heads near the main
control valve .
Q10. Who is responsible for training Fire & Life Safety Brigade members and Floor Wardens?
A. FDNY Inspectors
B. Building Owner
C. FLS Director
D. Tenant managers
Answer: C
Rationale: The FLS Director is responsible for training FLS staff, including brigade members
and Floor Wardens .
Q11. The Evacuation Supervisor assumes the role of FLS Director when?
A. During after-hours when occupancy thresholds are not met
B. During business hours when the Director is away from the building
C. During any evacuation regardless of occupancy
D. Only during fire drills
Answer: B
Rationale: The Evacuation Supervisor is a designated alternate who assumes FLS Director
responsibilities when the Director is not present .
Q12. What is the minimum fire rating for stairwell doors in high-rise office buildings?
A. 30 minutes
B. 60 minutes
C. 90 minutes
D. 120 minutes
