NYC FIRE SAFETY DIRECTOR FOR COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Conduct a hydrostatic test of the standpipe system - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Which is NOT a part of
the monthly visual inspection of the standpipe?
Firefighting and testing of the standpipe system - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The main purpose of the
roof manifold is
To stop water from going into the tank - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Which best describes the primary
purpose of the upper check valve located under a roof water storage tank?
The lower check valve may be defective - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅If water is flowing from a ball drip
connection, it might mean
To stop or regulate the flow of water through the system - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The purpose of
the O S & Y valve is
Air under pressure - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅"Automatic dry" sprinkler systems are filled with
Opened and chained - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Standpipe system supply valves under normal
conditions are kept
Aluminum - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The color of the FDC caps for a non-automatic system are
Five years - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅How often will a standpipe system (office building) be required
to perform a hydrostatic test to demonstrate its suitability for fire department use (minimum)
Must be replaced with a new head - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Sprinkler heads that get paint on them
,Fire safety evacuation plan - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Which of the following is NOT an example of a
supervisory device
The manager of the building, and the FDNY Borough Dispatcher - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅During
the monthly visual inspection of the standpipe system, the Certificate of Fitness holder notices that the
gravity tank is empty. Who should be notified?
Siamese connection (FDC) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Which one of the following is NOT a typical
primary source of water for a standpipe system?
The OS & Y valve - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The water valve that controls water flow in a sprinkler
system has a wheel and an exposed stem (if in the open position). This valve is called:
Red - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A Fire Department Connection (FDC) that supplies water to standpipe
system only would be colored:
75 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Standpipe systems are generally required in buildings which are more
than __________ feet height
At least 6 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅In a fully sprinklered building, the number of extra sprinkler
heads required to be kept at the main water control valve is:
An automatic sprinkler system - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅It is an effective means of suppressing fire,
and at the same time transmits an alarm to the Fire Department. This stament describes:
NOT closer than 18" to the sprinkler piping - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅With regard to the height of
stock in a sprinklered storeroom, it is most correct to state that the stock must be placed:
The Building Owner - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Who is required to designate a impairment
coordinator to be responsible for complying with the Out-of-service sprinkler system requirements of
the Fire Code?
, . Contact FSD for the fire details darning evacuation
. Initally report to floor below the fire, and Assist in evacuation
. Investigate the cause for the alarm and attempting to control spread fire - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅The Fire Brigade duties include:
- More than 100 persons above the street level
- More than 100 persons below the street level
- More than a total of 500 persons in the entire building - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A CoF is required
for a FSD for a building classified in the Building Code as occupancy group B, occupied by:
- Properly Illuminated
- Free from garbage accumulation
- Free from obstruction - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The FSD must make sure that the hallways and
stairways are:
The fire floor and the floor above the alarm - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅As a general rule, during a fire
most hazardous locations in a high-rise building would be:
3 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Evacuation to ____________ or more levels below the fire is generally
adequate:
- Fire prevention activities, provisions for persons w/ special needs in a fire
- If directed, conduct evacuation of assigned floor
- Put on identifying apparel or item and account for employees, provide for those w/ special needs,
knowing the exits and egress keeping them clear. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Fire Warden an a
Deputy Fire Warden:
When there are fewer than 100 persons in the building - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅When is
acceptable for a Building Evacuation Supervisor to be on duty in an office building (Class B)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Conduct a hydrostatic test of the standpipe system - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Which is NOT a part of
the monthly visual inspection of the standpipe?
Firefighting and testing of the standpipe system - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The main purpose of the
roof manifold is
To stop water from going into the tank - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Which best describes the primary
purpose of the upper check valve located under a roof water storage tank?
The lower check valve may be defective - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅If water is flowing from a ball drip
connection, it might mean
To stop or regulate the flow of water through the system - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The purpose of
the O S & Y valve is
Air under pressure - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅"Automatic dry" sprinkler systems are filled with
Opened and chained - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Standpipe system supply valves under normal
conditions are kept
Aluminum - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The color of the FDC caps for a non-automatic system are
Five years - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅How often will a standpipe system (office building) be required
to perform a hydrostatic test to demonstrate its suitability for fire department use (minimum)
Must be replaced with a new head - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Sprinkler heads that get paint on them
,Fire safety evacuation plan - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Which of the following is NOT an example of a
supervisory device
The manager of the building, and the FDNY Borough Dispatcher - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅During
the monthly visual inspection of the standpipe system, the Certificate of Fitness holder notices that the
gravity tank is empty. Who should be notified?
Siamese connection (FDC) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Which one of the following is NOT a typical
primary source of water for a standpipe system?
The OS & Y valve - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The water valve that controls water flow in a sprinkler
system has a wheel and an exposed stem (if in the open position). This valve is called:
Red - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A Fire Department Connection (FDC) that supplies water to standpipe
system only would be colored:
75 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Standpipe systems are generally required in buildings which are more
than __________ feet height
At least 6 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅In a fully sprinklered building, the number of extra sprinkler
heads required to be kept at the main water control valve is:
An automatic sprinkler system - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅It is an effective means of suppressing fire,
and at the same time transmits an alarm to the Fire Department. This stament describes:
NOT closer than 18" to the sprinkler piping - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅With regard to the height of
stock in a sprinklered storeroom, it is most correct to state that the stock must be placed:
The Building Owner - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Who is required to designate a impairment
coordinator to be responsible for complying with the Out-of-service sprinkler system requirements of
the Fire Code?
, . Contact FSD for the fire details darning evacuation
. Initally report to floor below the fire, and Assist in evacuation
. Investigate the cause for the alarm and attempting to control spread fire - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅The Fire Brigade duties include:
- More than 100 persons above the street level
- More than 100 persons below the street level
- More than a total of 500 persons in the entire building - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A CoF is required
for a FSD for a building classified in the Building Code as occupancy group B, occupied by:
- Properly Illuminated
- Free from garbage accumulation
- Free from obstruction - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅The FSD must make sure that the hallways and
stairways are:
The fire floor and the floor above the alarm - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅As a general rule, during a fire
most hazardous locations in a high-rise building would be:
3 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Evacuation to ____________ or more levels below the fire is generally
adequate:
- Fire prevention activities, provisions for persons w/ special needs in a fire
- If directed, conduct evacuation of assigned floor
- Put on identifying apparel or item and account for employees, provide for those w/ special needs,
knowing the exits and egress keeping them clear. - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Fire Warden an a
Deputy Fire Warden:
When there are fewer than 100 persons in the building - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅When is
acceptable for a Building Evacuation Supervisor to be on duty in an office building (Class B)
