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FDNY F-80 FIRE SAFETY & ALARM SYSTEMS IN HOMELESS SHELTERS
QUESTIONS WITH 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
"Any impairment to a fire protection system could possess safety risks to the building occupants and should be taken seriously and of utmost importance. Who should be delegated by the owner to take the
proper steps to ensure the safety of all occupants? - CORRECT ANSWER Impairment Coordinator"
"According to the F-80 FDNY study material, all of the following are best practices when conducting drills in
homeless shelters EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER All building occupants shall always shelter in place
within the homeless shelter during emergency drills as per FDNY requirements." "Defective equipment in homeless shelters must be repaired or replaced immediately by an authorized
service technician who possess what type of certificate of fitness? - CORRECT ANSWER S-97/98"
"All of the following are TRUE regarding the F-80 C of F holder's responsibilities concerning the emergency
preparedness plan EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER They must initiate the preparation and submission of
the plan to the Fire Department for approval." "Which of the following signs shall be securely and conspicuously posted in accordance with the New York
City Building Code: - CORRECT ANSWER - Exit signs
- Stairwell floor number and stairwell identification signs
- Elevator identification and emergency signs" "All of the following information is required to be included in the log book when taking the fire alarm
system off-line during a drill EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER The date of the most recent maintenance
performed on the fire alarm system" "As per the NYC Building Code, the building owner is obligated to hire a Master Fire Suppression Piping
Contractor to install a standpipe system on the premises in buildings ________ feet in height or more. -
CORRECT ANSWER 75"
"In a homeless shelter who would most likely be delegated as the Impairment Coordinator - CORRECT
ANSWER Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems"
"This condition occurs when the fire has an unlimited supply of fuel but limited oxygen. Visible flames will have diminished and the fire will smolder and continue to produce smoke and toxic gases, particularly
carbon monoxide. What stage of fire development is described here? - CORRECT ANSWER Smoldering
stage"
"Shelters MUST NOT become overcrowded and maintain adequate means of egress at all times in accordance with the NYC Building Code. A livable area of not less than ________ square feet per shelter
occupant must be provided. - CORRECT ANSWER 80"
"A signal initiated by a fire alarm initiating device such as a manual fire alarm pull station, automatic fire
detector, or water flow switch would be classified as a: - CORRECT ANSWER Alarm signal"
"Which of the following actions taken by the Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems WILL SILENCE
the shelter's audible and visual devices once they are activated? - CORRECT ANSWER Triggering the
alarm (audible) silence switch" "Aisles spaces in shelters shall not be less than 36 inches in width, EXCEPT that cross aisles (aisle space in
the main hallways) are required not to be less than how many inches in width? - CORRECT ANSWER 48
inches" "6.- ________________ involves using a keyed switch to recall the affected elevator bank non-stop to the
lobby or sky lobby during a fire condition. ?????? - CORRECT ANSWER Phase l"
"Coordinators of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters should be familiar with which of the
following procedures while on duty? - CORRECT ANSWER - Ensure that all required log books are
updated and kept on the premises in a secure area.
- Must receive training and be highly proficient on the Fire Alarm Control Panel.
- Take proper steps upon the discovery of a fire protection system impairment."
"What type of fire extinguisher should be used if a kitchen grease fire starts in a homeless shelter? -
CORRECT ANSWER Class K"
"What would be considered an example of an UNPLANNED OUT OF SERVICE CONDITION? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Break or major leak in the sprinkler system
- Empty gravity tank
- Inoperative or shut water supply valves" "If a fire alarm system is transmitted immediately after pulling down on the cover of a manual pull station,
that person has used a _________ pull station. - CORRECT ANSWER Single action station"
"The clearance between the bottom of a portable fire extinguisher and the floor must be at least
__________ inches. ??? - CORRECT ANSWER 4"
"Who is responsible for the safety of all building occupants, reducing the threat of fires, and assisting with the evacuation via a safe stairwell in case of a fire emergency? They also hold a valid certificate of fitness
for such purpose. - CORRECT ANSWER Fire Guard"
"5b.- A ____________ is a device that receives alarm signals from protected premises and re-transmits
those signals to the Fire Department's Bureau of Fire Communication. ???? - CORRECT ANSWER Central
Station Transmitter"
"Select the correct statement regarding the F-80 Certificates of Fitness: - CORRECT ANSWER If the F-
holder leaves a fully occupied shelter without designating a deputy F-80 C of F holder, the FDNY can revoke or suspend their C of F." "7b.- While conducting an emergency drill, the Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems in Homeless
Shelters and FEP staff should pay attention to which of the following EXCEPT ?????? - CORRECT ANSWER
Ensuring that the duration of the drill meets the timeframe required by the FDNY."
"Which of the following is NOT considered part of an audio or visual notification device? - CORRECT
ANSWER Pull station"
"You are the Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in a homeless shelter and are supervising the fire guards on duty. They started their first patrol at approximately 8:00 a.m. The fire guards are expected to
patrol every area of the shelter again NO LATER than which of the following times? - CORRECT ANSWER
9:00 a.m. the same day"
"What type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for combustible ordinary materials? - CORRECT
ANSWER Class A"
"Which of the following statements is CORRECT regarding emergency drills in homeless shelters? -
CORRECT ANSWER Building occupants are required to participate in all emergency drills."
"What are the three components that are associated with the fire triangle? - CORRECT ANSWER Fuel,
oxygen, heat"
"Emergency homeless shelters must comply with the provisions of the: - CORRECT ANSWER Building
Code"
"20b.- Which of the following will trigger a supervisory signal to the FACP regarding gravity tanks? ????? -
CORRECT ANSWER High or low water levels"
"Aisles shall not be less than ________ inches in width, except that cross aisles (aisle space in the main
hallways) shall not be less than 48 inches in width. - CORRECT ANSWER 36"
"1.- Portable fire extinguishers weighting 40 pounds or less must be installed so that the top of the
extinguisher is not more than _______ above the floor. ????? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 feet"
"When the certificate of fitness holder or other such person observes a MINOR DEFECT or other condition
not presenting a serious safety hazard, the condition has to be corrected within how many days? -
CORRECT ANSWER 30"
"When a manual pull station is mounted properly on the wall, it cannot exceed approximately how many
feet from the floor? - CORRECT ANSWER Four"
"Refresher training for the FEP staff should be conducted by the F-80 Certificate of Fitness holder: -
CORRECT ANSWER 1 hour every three months on each work shift"
"______________ provide water that firefighters can manually discharge through hoses onto a fire. The
water is fed into a piping system that runs vertically and horizontally in a building. - CORRECT ANSWER
Standpipe systems" "In what stage does the fire increase in size from small flames to a full fire that involves an entire room or
area? - CORRECT ANSWER Incipient stage"
"What type of fire protection system consists of a series of exposed pipes located at or near the ceiling on
each story of a building? The pipes are filled with water or compressed air under pressure. - CORRECT
ANSWER Non-Automatic Sprinkler System"
"During a planned removal from service who shall be made aware of and authorize the placing of systems
out of service? - CORRECT ANSWER Certificate of Fitness holder and the Impairment Coordinator"
"In what stage will the visible flames diminish and the fire continue to produce smoke and toxic gases? This
will occur when the fire has an unlimited supply of fuel left over. - CORRECT ANSWER Smoldering stage"
"In shelters there must be a sign over the elevator call button to remind the occupants that elevators must not be used during a fire situation, unless otherwise instructed by the Fire Department. This sign should
not exceed more than how many feet above the floor? - CORRECT ANSWER 6 feet"
"When the Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters is absent, who is required to
be present in the building to perform his duties and responsibilities? - CORRECT ANSWER Deputy
Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters" "All smoke detectors are required to be cleaned every ________ by a S-97 or F-78 Certificate of Fitness
holder. - CORRECT ANSWER Six months"
"The maximum number of homeless shelter locations that one person can be certified for an F-
Certificate of Fitness without a variance from the FDNY is ________. - CORRECT ANSWER 2"
"During a fire alarm activation, which of the following will automatically shut down the entire HVAC
system to minimize the air flow? - CORRECT ANSWER Duct smoke detector"
"If no attempts are made to extinguish a fire in the _____________, it will continue to burn until the
available fuel and/or oxygen in the area has been consumed. - CORRECT ANSWER Free burning stage"
"How many fire guards are required to perform a fire watch in an area that is approximately 275,
square feet when a fire protection system is going to be IMPAIRED for an 8 hour period? - CORRECT
ANSWER 6"
"Coordinators of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems that want to activate the audio and visual devices on the floor of the alarm, the floor immediately above, and the floor below, should use which one of the following
alarm methods to notify the occupants of a smoke/fire condition? - CORRECT ANSWER Selective alarm
method"
"Which of the following statements is INACCURATE regarding sprinkler/standpipe systems? - CORRECT
ANSWER F-80 C of F holders are personally responsible for inspecting the sprinkler and standpipe
systems."
"Phase 1 and phase 2 emergency elevator operation should be tested: - CORRECT ANSWER Monthly"
"_______________ involves turning the elevator car switch to the "Firemen Service" position. This action results in manual operation of the elevators and overrides any other keyed switch controls and elevator
landing call buttons. - CORRECT ANSWER Phase l
Manual mode Independent mode Phase ll" “GOOD As the F-80 C of F holder, you notice a minor defect in the fire protection system and report it to the building owner. In the event the issue is still not corrected three months later, what would be the next
step that you are required to take? - CORRECT ANSWER Report the defect in writing to the Fire
Department"
"GOOD Typical causes of fires in homeless shelters are considered which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Halogen lamps
- Unattended and prohibited microwaves
- Overloaded extension cords" "GOOD Shelter staff members shall be readily identifiable at all times while on duty by means of an
approved identification such as a: - CORRECT ANSWER - Nameplate
- Uniform" "If an emergency occurs, F-80 Certificate of Fitness holders are required to be trained and fully competent
in which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Operating the fire alarm control panel in the shelter in
which they are employed." "When a fire or non-fire related drill is taking place, the Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems in
Homeless Shelters and FEP staff should pay close attention to and address which of the following: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Identifying any problems with the fire alarm system.
- Visually inspecting the building for any exit, stairway or hallway obstructions.
- Difficulties experienced by people with disabilities or other special needs." "A manual pull station should be located approximately how many feet within an exit doorway when it is
installed? - CORRECT ANSWER Five"
"In what type of buildings and occupancies are coordinators of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems In Homeless
Shelters required? - CORRECT ANSWER Any building or occupancy that is equipped with a one way voice
communication system operated for more than 15 persons for a period of more than 30 days." "The Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems must be competent in demonstrating all of the
following while operating the fire alarm control panel (FACP) EXCEPT: - CORRECT ANSWER Repairing the
system when it malfunctions"
