S-56 Test - Part 1 Roles and Responsibilities Exam Questions and Answers

S-56 Test - Part 1 Roles and Responsibilities Exam Questions and Answers Fire Safety Manager -Answer-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 -Answer-Can the Site Safety Manager or Site Safety Coordinator also be the Fire Safety Manager? Fire Safety Manager -Answer-Responsible for ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Fire Code and FDNY rules. At least a daily basis -Answer-What is the minimum requirement for fire safety managers pertaining to fire safety inspections of the construction site? Bound Log Book -Answer-How does a fire safety manager record their inspections? Any representative of the FDNY -Answer-Who can check review the inspection logs of a Fire Safety Manager? Fire Safety Manager -Answer-Who is responsible for the general supervision of the fire guards? At all times -Answer-How often does a fire safety manager have to be present during construction, demolition, and alteration work? Developing and maintaining an approved pre-fire plan -Answer-A fire safety manager is responsible for what preconstruction task as it relates to safety? Yes -Answer-Does the pre-fire plan have to be available for inspection by any member of the FDNY at all times? FDNY -Answer-Who should be notified of any changes in site conditions materially affecting the procedures set forth in the pre-fire plan? Fire extinguishers and other fire protection equipment -Answer-The fire safety manager trains all onsite personnel in the operation of what devices? All equipment is readily available, inspected, tested, and maintained -Answer-What four things do fire safety managers have to ensure in regards to onsite fire protection equipment? Supervising the issuance of the hot works permit -Answer-When hot work (work producing spark or flame) needs to be conducted what is the fire safety managers role in this operation? Section 901 -Answer-In the event of impairment of any fire protection system the fire safety manager or impairment coordinated should comply with the requirements of what section of the building code? Immediately after completion of the construction processes -Answer-If a covering is placed over fire protection equipment during a construction operation. When does this covering have to be removed? Certificate of Fitness (C of F) -Answer-A written statement issued by the NYC Fire Department certifying that the person to whom it is issued has passed an examination as to his or her qualifications, or is otherwise deemed qualified to conduct or supervise an operation, or supervise a facility for which such certificate is required by this code or the rules. 3 years -Answer-How long is a certificate of fitness valid? Variance -Answer-When jobsite conditions do not meet the FDNY code requirements what is the fire safety manager required to receive from the FDNY? Yes -Answer-Is it best practice for a fire safety manager to remain onsite until the general contractor and all personnel leave the site? Yes -Answer-Is it best practice for the fire safety manager to remain onsite whether the site safety manager or site safety coordinator is or is not present?