FDNY Fire and Life Safety Director (F-89) Practice Test

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• What type of fire protection system is divided into different zones to limit maximum operating pressure?
• What annual training is mandated by the FDNY for Fire and Life Safety Directors?
• Who is authorized to install a fire alarm system on the premises at the request of the building owner?
• What is the minimum requirement for cleanliness and maintenance of rooftop gardens and landscaping?
• What is the primary function of a fire watch?
• When is a Building FLS Evacuation Supervisor required to be on duty in a Class B office building?
• Which of the following is NOT a feature of a clean agent extinguishing system?
• Portable fire extinguishers over 40 pounds must be installed within how many feet above the floor?
• Which New York City code regulates fire safety measures in buildings?
• Which organization is responsible for overseeing fire safety in New York City?
• What should individuals do in the event of a fire, aside from notifying emergency services?
• What is the minimum recommended evacuation distance from a burning building?
• What is a Class K fire?
• What size area can a competent person without a Certificate of Fitness oversee during a fire watch when a sprinkler system is out of service?
• What is a "fire watch"?
• Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Fire FLS Brigade?
• What is an emergency action plan?
• What term describes a space within a building enclosed by smoke barriers required in office buildings over 100 feet high?
• If a fire alarm is triggered in an unoccupied area, the Fire Life Safety Director should:
• When looking at a stairway door and noticing a number on the door, which of the following is TRUE?
• What is the main purpose of conducting fire drills in buildings?
• What established the position of Fire Life Safety Director?
• Who should an on-duty FLS Director wait for instruction from before silencing or resetting the Fire Command Center?
• What is the threshold area for a rooftop garden to require a hose connected to an approved water supply?
• If an exit is blocked during an emergency, what is the recommended action?
• In which area must decorations be made of non-combustible material or treated to be flame-resistant?
• What does the acronym PASS stand for in fire extinguisher training?
• What does the term "means of egress" refer to?
• What device must be manually reset after activation to restore normal function in a fire alarm system?
• What is rollover in the context of fire safety?
• How often should fire drills be conducted in high-rise buildings?
• In a Dry Pipe Sprinkler System, what keeps the dry pipe valve closed?
• What system is typically installed in high-risk areas for water damage due to broken pipes?
• What type of alarm results from maintenance issues or detector placement errors?
• During fire drills, what should the FLS Director avoid instructing building occupants to do?
• Who is responsible for maintaining records of all system inspections, tests, servicing, and maintenance for a minimum of 3 years?
• What is the purpose of a fire safety plan?
• What must be manually reset before the Fire Life Safety Director can reset the Fire Alarm Control Panel?
• What should an effective fire safety policy include?
• In the event of a fire, why is it essential to shut down air movement immediately?
• What is the main purpose of a fire alarm system in a building?
• What is the name of the valve that controls the flow from the domestic water supply or fire pumps?
• What is the first step to take if a fire is detected?
• What should a Fire Safety Director do if they identify a fire hazard during their inspections?
• How should removable storage containers be used with respect to fire safety?
• If the fire alarm system on a specific floor cannot function in accordance with building code, who should the FLS Director notify?
• What should be ensured about hoses attached to building piping?
• Which of the following is considered a water supply source for standpipe and sprinkler systems?
• What does the FDNY require for the maintenance of fire safety equipment?
• In the event of an activation of a fire alarm, the FLS Director must immediately report to ________.
• Which fire protection device is designed to automatically recall elevators to their designated landing?
• Who is responsible for ensuring safety precautions are taken when a fire protection system is out of service?
• Which characteristic defines a fixed-temperature heat detector?
• What color impairment tag is used when a standpipe or sprinkler system is out of service for repairs?
• Which element is NOT a part of the fire triangle?
• What is the significance of NFPA 101?
• Where must the list of occupants who request assistance be maintained?
• What is defined as a continuous and unobstructed path for egress travel from any occupied portion of a building to a public way?
• What type of valve is designed to activate automatically when there is a slight drop in air pressure?
• Which of the following indicates the health and readiness of a fire protection system?
• What is the primary role of a building’s fire watch personnel?
• During a fire evacuation, what should occupants be directed to do?
• What is essential when a fire alarm system is activated and occupants are evacuated?
• What is the term for the three hose connections at the top of a standpipe riser?
• What is the first stage of a building's fire protection system?
• In accordance with NYC fire codes, what is the required minimum number of exits for buildings with 500 occupants?
• What critical component should be included in an emergency plan for effective evacuation procedures?
• In the event of a fire alarm system malfunction, who is responsible for addressing the issue?
• What is a standpipe system?
• Which document outlines the fire safety and emergency action plan for a building?
• What type of fire extinguisher requires a 2-A rating?
• When is the use of elevators permitted during a fire situation?
• Who is responsible for the availability and readiness of the Fire FLS Brigade?
• What is the main goal of fire drills in buildings?
• What is a key responsibility of the FLS Director during a fire drill?
• Which of the following is NOT a required entry in the FLS Logbook after testing a smoke control system?
• Upon the Fire Department's arrival, where is the FLS Brigade required to report?
• Upon receiving a fire alarm, where should a member of the Fire FLS Brigade be stationed to direct the Fire Department?
• What is the purpose of conducting fire drills in a building?
• For how long must records of inspections, tests, and servicing of non-water based fire extinguishing systems be kept on the premises?
• What is the purpose of having spare sprinkler heads in a building?
• What does NFPA stand for?
• What type of fire extinguisher should be used for electrical fires?
• How often must Fire Life Safety Directors provide refresher training sessions in an R-1 occupancy?
• Why is it important for Fire and Life Safety Directors to know the fire protection systems in their buildings?
• How frequently must elevators equipped with firefighter service be tested for phase I and phase II?
• In the event of a fire, what must the FLS Director do?
• Which term describes the stage of a fire that has consumed available fuel and is decreasing in intensity?
• What type of fire extinguisher is suitable for Class A fires?
• Fire drill frequency for Group R-1 (hotels/motels) is required how often?
• What is a smoke barrier?
• As a general practice, during a fire, occupants in non-affected areas may be safest if they __________.
• What is the significance of the fire triangle?
• How can Fire and Life Safety Directors enhance the safety of building occupants?
• During a fire drill, what is the most crucial piece of information occupants must provide?
• A supply of at least six spare sprinkler heads must be kept available on the premises near what location?
• How often should fire extinguishers be inspected?
• How often must the waterflow devices of a fire alarm system be inspected?
• What is the primary function of carbon monoxide detectors in a building?
• What event causes the sprinkler head cap to open?
• When FDNY arrives in response to a fire/smoke condition, which task should NOT have been performed?
• In an emergency situation, what is the best way to communicate with the fire department?
• What is a common misconception about fire safety procedures?
• An engineered system that uses mechanical fans to manage smoke movement is best described as what?
• What should be regularly conducted to ensure effectiveness of fire safety measures?
• What type of sprinkler head is commonly found above ceilings with cover plates?
• After testing a smoke control system, what must the FLS Director ensure regarding the FLS Logbook?
• Which system is specifically designed to eventuate the rapid spreading of fire through an area?
• When notifying the Fire Department of an out of service standpipe system, which information is NOT required?
• What is a unique aspect of a high-rise building's evacuation plan?
• What is a deluge sprinkler system?
• What action should be taken if an occupant refuses to evacuate during a fire?
• What leading cause of fire-related deaths is often linked to lack of smoke alarms?
• During an emergency evacuation, what is the FLS Brigade’s role regarding communication?
• What is the role of a Deputy Fire Warden in a tenancy?
• How should Fire and Life Safety Directors manage fire safety training sessions?
• Who may conduct a fire drill in a building requiring an FLS Director?
• A required portable fire extinguisher with a 2-A rating must be available within what maximum travel distance from hot work operations?
• How should fire drills and emergency action plan drills be scheduled?
• What should you do if you detect smoke in a building?
• What is required if smoke detectors are activated while conducting a scheduled test?
• What should occupants notify FIRST in the event of a fire during a drill?
• What is the primary purpose of a firefighter service elevator?
• During an emergency, what is the first action occupants should take?
• What is an alarm notification appliance?
• What device is responsible for delivering water throughout a building on a vertical angle?
• Which statement about a deluge sprinkler system is most accurate?
• How should the fire alarm system be reset after activation from a manual pull station?
• What are the responsibilities of a Fire and Life Safety Director during a fire emergency?
• What is the maximum height at which portable fire extinguishers weighing less than 40 pounds can be installed above the floor?
• What is backdraft?
• Which of the following would be classified as a Non-Water Based Extinguishing System?
• An assembly area in a fire evacuation plan is defined as what?
• Wet and dry chemical fire extinguishing systems must be visually inspected at least __________.
• What does the term "fire load" refer to?
• What should Fire and Life Safety Directors know about the buildings they oversee?
• During a fire drill, what is crucial for occupants to know?
• What is the required area threshold for assigning a Deputy Fire Warden for each tenancy?
• Which professional is authorized to install, test, and maintain a sprinkler system on the premises?
• What device controls the flow of water from the domestic water supply and/or fire pumps?
• What happens during the decay phase of a fire?
• Who is responsible for maintaining the required alarm log book?
• Which of the following is a requirement for conducting fire drills?
• When conducting fire drills, whom should occupants first notify in the event of a fire condition?
• What type of detector is mandatory in buildings that have fossil fuel-burning equipment?
• What was one of the primary reasons for the fire at One Meridian Plaza, PA in 1991?
• What is the primary function of a standpipe system in a building?
• In a building with 500 sprinkler heads, how many extra sprinkler heads must be maintained as spares?
• By what height are all office buildings required to install sprinkler systems according to the updated regulations?
• What is the purpose of using an impairment tag on a system?
• What is the primary function of fire alarm monitoring?
• What is the purpose of a fire protection system being taken out of service?
• What type of fire extinguisher is suitable for Class B fires?
• What is a fire command station?
• What type of fire alarm system is required in High Rise Class B buildings?
• What must premises with a defined fire alarm system maintain?
• What system uses smoke detectors that function in the event of a fire alarm?
• Which of the following systems requires an FDNY permit?
• What is the most appropriate action for a Fire Life Safety Director when smoke detectors activate on multiple floors during a routine smoke detector test?
• Which of the following cannot be stored indoors unless in an FDNY approved storage area?
• What is the purpose of smoke control systems?
• What feature is required by the NYC Fire Code for High Rise Class B buildings?
• What must an FLS Director consider before deciding to use elevators in a fire situation?
• When is a fire extinguisher required for operations involving a G-60 torch operator?
• What is the first action to take if a fire alarm control panel indicates a dirty smoke detector?
• How frequently should fire alarm systems be tested?
• When should training for fire safety awareness take place?
• Which system contributes to a building's fire suppression capabilities by controlling water flow?
• What is the primary function of a fire suppression system?
• Which of the following is NOT a proper objective of scheduling fire drills?
• What provides an emergency escape route in a building?
• What type of valves allow for the isolation of a standpipe system without impacting other floors?
• If paint, corrosion, or rust is discovered on a sprinkler head, what is the required action?
• What is a Central Station Transmitter?
• What does the acronym R.A.C.E. stand for in fire safety protocols?
• According to the NYC Fire Code, what constitutes a false alarm?
• How often should fire extinguishers be inspected?
• In terms of fire safety, what is the importance of signage throughout a building?
• What type of training should Fire Safety Directors provide to staff?
• What does a fire department connection (FDC) allow?
• What color disk indicates that a fire system is fully out of service?
• What role does the FLS Director play in fire drill procedures?
• During a fire emergency, what should the Fire Life Safety Director prioritize?
• What does the term "emergency response" include?
• Which safety equipment helps identify heat changes in a building?
• What color tag signifies that a fire protection system has been restored to normal service?
• What type of system is typically interfaced with fire alarm systems to shut down during an alarm?
• Which action comes first when operating a portable fire extinguisher?
• Which system is crucial for notifying occupants of a fire?
• What must the FLS Director ensure during a fire alarm test?
• What action should be taken if the fire alarm system fails to operate during a fire?
• In a building, how frequently should fire safety training be conducted for staff?
• How should hazardous materials be stored in a building?
• What is the primary mission of the FDNY Fire and Life Safety Director (F-89)?
• Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a Fire Life Safety Director?
• When should the FLS Director activate fire alarms according to regulations?
• How often must smoke detectors be tested for smoke entry?
• Under what condition does a restaurant owner not need to employ a certified commercial cooking exhaust system servicing company?
• What should be the first action taken in a fire emergency according to fire safety protocols?
• If a garbage compactor sprinkler system is installed, what must the FLS Director know the location of?
• What is the operational role of a Fire Safety Director during a fire drill?
• What does the term "fire department access" refer to?
• What is the classification of fire escapes/external stairs in relation to means of egress?
• The majority of deaths due to a smoke or fire situation are a result of:
• Which type of fire extinguisher is effective against flammable liquids?
• What is the maximum allowable diameter for standpipe outlets?
• What type of materials are involved in Class D fires?
• How often must a manual pull station be inspected?
• What is the maximum allowable clearance between the bottom of a fire extinguisher and the floor?
• Which of the following elements tends to create a level of panic during a fire or smoke condition?
• During a fire emergency, wardens should immediately respond to which of the following?
• In which scenario would a hose valve be utilized?
• What should be done to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations in a building?
• What happens when a sprinkler head opens in a Dry Pipe Sprinkler System?
• How frequently must dedicated smoke control systems be tested?
• When ordinary combustible materials like wood, cloth, and paper fuel a fire, it is deemed as a _________ fire.
• What must be given to the fire department when fumigating or using insecticidal fogging?
• How frequently must fire drills be conducted in a new office building for the first 2 years?
• Who must test manual fire alarm systems according to regulations?
• What color are all fire alarm pull stations required to be painted?
• Who is authorized to conduct a hydrostatic test on the standpipe system?
• Which of the following statements is accurate concerning standpipe and sprinkler systems?
• What is the purpose of fire drills in residential buildings?
• What should occupants do when the fire alarm sounds?
• What should be done in the event of a false alarm?
• A thermostatic detector is primarily sensitive to which environmental condition?
• What type of systems are typically used to alert occupants of a fire?
• The water flow alarms of a standpipe system must be tested __________.
• For normal operations, all main control valves and riser isolation valves must be kept in which position?
• What term describes a signal initiated by a fire alarm device, such as a smoke detector or pull station?
• In the event of a fire or smoke condition, what should the FLS Director ensure is done immediately?
• What is considered a Class C fire?
• If the fourth floor is "off-line" with the central station due to welding and cutting, and an initiating device is activated on the eleventh floor, what action should the Fire Life Safety Director take?