complete study set F-01 NYC
questions and answers
When the size, design, and arrangement of occupancy would unduly delay FDNY's
access to the hazard & Where storage, handling, or use of a material or conduct of an
operation gives rise to special hazards in addition to normal hazards of the occupancy
✔✔When would a commissioner require Additional Fire Protection Systems or Fire
Safety Measures?
It's unlawful to install or maintain any device with the appearance of fire protection
equipment that doesn't perform fire protection functions ✔✔Prohibition Of Deceptive
Equipment
Pre-engineered non-water fire extinguishing systems, Prefabricated hoods and grease
filters, FDNY standpipe hose outlets and pressure reducing valves, Fire alarm control
units & medical gas, toxic, and flammable gas detection system control panels
✔✔Which Fire Protection Devices require Certificates Of Approval?
It's unlawful to occupy any portion of a building/structure until any required fire detection
system, fire alarm system, standpipe system, and fire extinguishing systems have been
tested and approved ✔✔Occupancy law
Continuously patrol area affected by the out of service fire protection system, have at
least one means for notification, immediately report fire to FDNY and notify emergency
preparedness staff, be trained in use of portable fire extinguishers, extinguish fires that
are limited in size and spread, maintain record of Fire Watch for 48 hours after
conclusion, & have no competing duties ✔✔Duties and responsibilities of conducting a
Fire Watch:
The area to be patrolled hourly by each Fire Guard shall not exceed more than 50,000
sq ft ✔✔Fire Watch coverage guidelines:
conduct inspections and tests to verify affected systems are operational, notify FDNY,
remove out of service tags & notify building owner,central station, insurance carrier, and
emergency preparedness staff ✔✔Upon Restoring A System to Service, the Impairment
Coordinator shall:
Impairment ✔✔Any condition in which a fps cannot perform its designed function
Fire Protection Systems(FPS) ✔✔Sprinkler, standpipe/hose, fire pump, fire mains
special extinguishing systems
, Impairment Coordinator ✔✔The person designated by the owner & are responsible for
ensuring that proper notification & safety precautions are taken when an FPS is OS
Out Of Service ✔✔Not in working condition
Fire Watch ✔✔A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous & systematic
surveillance of a building by qualified individuals for identifying & controlling FHs,
detecting early signs , raising alarms, & notifying authorities
Group A (assembly) ✔✔For gathering of people, fixed seating.
Theaters, concerts, cafeterias, courtrooms,
stadiums, museumsCarbon Dioxide and Halon are _________, which mean that they
displace oxygen. ✔✔asphyxiants
The three primary firefighting agents used in portable fire extinguishers on flight lines
are ✔✔Carbon Dioxide CO2, Dry Chemical, and Halon
Portable fire extinguishers are used by engine fire guards are intended primarily for use
on _______? ✔✔Class B and Class C fires
Class B fire extinguishers are identified with ✔✔white letter B in a red box
Class C fire extinguishers are identified with a ✔✔white letter C in a blue circle
Dry chemical fire extinguishers come in several different sizes generally ____ and ____
pound hand extinguishers ✔✔20 and 30
Dry chemical fire extinguishers come in several different sizes generally 20 and 30
pound hand extinguishers and a ______ pound wheeled unit. ✔✔150
Two types of dry chemical extinguishers are available : ✔✔pressurized and cartage
operated
Dry Chemicals can be _________ to jet engines and electrical components
✔✔hazardous
Halon 1211 is ____ as effective as CO 2 on Class B fires and leaves no residue.
✔✔twice
Method of application ✔✔Start application close to fire, direct discharge at base of
flames, sweep agent stream back and fort across leading edge of fire, overshoot fire on
both sides, continue to push leading edge of fire back until fire is extinguished.
questions and answers
When the size, design, and arrangement of occupancy would unduly delay FDNY's
access to the hazard & Where storage, handling, or use of a material or conduct of an
operation gives rise to special hazards in addition to normal hazards of the occupancy
✔✔When would a commissioner require Additional Fire Protection Systems or Fire
Safety Measures?
It's unlawful to install or maintain any device with the appearance of fire protection
equipment that doesn't perform fire protection functions ✔✔Prohibition Of Deceptive
Equipment
Pre-engineered non-water fire extinguishing systems, Prefabricated hoods and grease
filters, FDNY standpipe hose outlets and pressure reducing valves, Fire alarm control
units & medical gas, toxic, and flammable gas detection system control panels
✔✔Which Fire Protection Devices require Certificates Of Approval?
It's unlawful to occupy any portion of a building/structure until any required fire detection
system, fire alarm system, standpipe system, and fire extinguishing systems have been
tested and approved ✔✔Occupancy law
Continuously patrol area affected by the out of service fire protection system, have at
least one means for notification, immediately report fire to FDNY and notify emergency
preparedness staff, be trained in use of portable fire extinguishers, extinguish fires that
are limited in size and spread, maintain record of Fire Watch for 48 hours after
conclusion, & have no competing duties ✔✔Duties and responsibilities of conducting a
Fire Watch:
The area to be patrolled hourly by each Fire Guard shall not exceed more than 50,000
sq ft ✔✔Fire Watch coverage guidelines:
conduct inspections and tests to verify affected systems are operational, notify FDNY,
remove out of service tags & notify building owner,central station, insurance carrier, and
emergency preparedness staff ✔✔Upon Restoring A System to Service, the Impairment
Coordinator shall:
Impairment ✔✔Any condition in which a fps cannot perform its designed function
Fire Protection Systems(FPS) ✔✔Sprinkler, standpipe/hose, fire pump, fire mains
special extinguishing systems
, Impairment Coordinator ✔✔The person designated by the owner & are responsible for
ensuring that proper notification & safety precautions are taken when an FPS is OS
Out Of Service ✔✔Not in working condition
Fire Watch ✔✔A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous & systematic
surveillance of a building by qualified individuals for identifying & controlling FHs,
detecting early signs , raising alarms, & notifying authorities
Group A (assembly) ✔✔For gathering of people, fixed seating.
Theaters, concerts, cafeterias, courtrooms,
stadiums, museumsCarbon Dioxide and Halon are _________, which mean that they
displace oxygen. ✔✔asphyxiants
The three primary firefighting agents used in portable fire extinguishers on flight lines
are ✔✔Carbon Dioxide CO2, Dry Chemical, and Halon
Portable fire extinguishers are used by engine fire guards are intended primarily for use
on _______? ✔✔Class B and Class C fires
Class B fire extinguishers are identified with ✔✔white letter B in a red box
Class C fire extinguishers are identified with a ✔✔white letter C in a blue circle
Dry chemical fire extinguishers come in several different sizes generally ____ and ____
pound hand extinguishers ✔✔20 and 30
Dry chemical fire extinguishers come in several different sizes generally 20 and 30
pound hand extinguishers and a ______ pound wheeled unit. ✔✔150
Two types of dry chemical extinguishers are available : ✔✔pressurized and cartage
operated
Dry Chemicals can be _________ to jet engines and electrical components
✔✔hazardous
Halon 1211 is ____ as effective as CO 2 on Class B fires and leaves no residue.
✔✔twice
Method of application ✔✔Start application close to fire, direct discharge at base of
flames, sweep agent stream back and fort across leading edge of fire, overshoot fire on
both sides, continue to push leading edge of fire back until fire is extinguished.
