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After what date was the F-24 certificate of Fitness not recognized. July 31, 2014 How often must this certificate be renewed? Every 3 years In what types of buildings and occupancies are coordinators of fire safety and alarm systems in homeless shelter required? Homeless shelters, one-way voice communication systems, or occupied for more tha n fifteen persons for a period of more than 30 days. What is the certificate of occupancy? Determines the number of occupants authorized to be in the shelter. Alarm Silence Switch Silences the building's audible and visual devices after evacuation is complete while the source of the alarm is being investigated. Building Occupants All persons in the shelter Carbon Monoxide Alarm A single or multiple-station alarm responsive to carbon monoxide, containing a build-in initiation sensor, audible sounder (notification device), and power supply (battery or electric with battery backup) and is not connected to a system. Carbon Monoxide Detector Device that senses carbon monoxide. It is also connected to the fire alarm control panel. They are required in any building that has fossil (gas and oil) fuel burning equipments. If it is in alarm condition and
cannot be reset, this indicates that carbon monoxide is still in the premises. Central Station Company Receives alarm signals from a protected premise and retransmits or otherwise reports such alarm signals to the FDNY Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters F-80 Certificate of Fitness holders; also referred to as Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems throughout this study material. Deputy Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters When the Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters is absent, a ____ Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters shall be present in the building and shall perform the duties of the Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters. ___ Coordinators of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters must possess an F-80 Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters Certificate of Fitness issued by the Fire Department. Evacuation Emptying of a building Emergency Preparedness Plan Provide the information, guidance, direction, and assistance needed to protect the safety of building occupants, including effecting their evacuation, relocation, or sheltering in place, if necessary. It is a tool intended to ensure that knowledgeable staff has been identified and designated and that there is a plan in place for responding to a fire or other emergency at the premises. The fire code requires that homeless shelters keep this updated. Owner emergency preparedness plan requirements
The individuals identified in the emergency preparedness plan (also known as the fire safety and evacuation plan or emergency action plan) as responsible for the implementation of such plan. (In a shelter, this will include the Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters, deputy Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters and fire guards) Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 1 The designation of the Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters, by name, certificate number and position at the premises, and other FEP staff, by name and/or position at the premises, and their certificate of fitness numbers Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 2 The name and address of the shelter, the floors that are normally occupied, the approximate number of employees, and the hours of operation Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 3 A site plan, floor plan, and riser diagram of the shelter Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 4 A building information card for high-rise buildings and occupancies Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 5 The location of all entrances and exits (including emergency exits and fire escapes) and where they exit to (which street or other location) Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 6 The procedure by which the building will be evacuated or an in-building relocation of occupants will be conducted during an emergency Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 7 Details regarding the voice communication capability and fire protection systems in the building and that servicing of these systems will be completed by a licensed company
Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 8 The procedure by which a fire or other emergency is reported to the FDNY and the staff member(s) responsible for the reporting Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 9 The procedure for notifying building occupants of a fire or other emergency, and the staff member(s) responsible for the notification Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 10 The procedure for coordinating with firefighting, emergency medical service and other emergency response personnel, including notifying those personnel upon their arrival of the location of the emergency, and the staff member(s) responsible for the coordination Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 11 The means for receiving and the procedure for monitoring a public emergency notification system Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 12 The identity and location of CPR-Qualified staff (if CPR-Qualified Staff are available) on the premises, and how to contact them in case of an emergency Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 13 Procedures for identifying and assisting shelter occupants who require assistance because of an infirmity, disability or other special need and the staff member(s) responsible for assisting them during a drill or emergency Emergency Preparedness Plan Content 14 Since conditions regularly change in shelters and hazards may rapidly develop, the plan should include the procedure for the periodic inspection of the shelter to verify the following conditions, and the staff member(s) responsible for such inspection: a. Access to means of egress is unobstructed and unimpeded b. Combustible materials and
safety duties as may be prescribed by the commissioner. They are responsible for the safety of all occupants, and to reduce the threat of fires and to help in the evacuation of occupants in case of a fire emergency. They also report any fire safety violations to the Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters. Generally, ____ are responsible for making sure that fire safety regulations are being complied within the shelter. They should be knowledgeable of the location and operation of all fire alarm systems in the shelter and should check their condition during their patrols. _____ must maintain records of their patrols. Some shelters assign a ___ to patrol each floor. For example, if there are four floors in a shelter, depending upon the floor area of each floor, there may be four ___ on duty at all times, one patrolling each floor. During their patrol, they must look for signs of fire and investigate any signs of smoke in the shelter. How often should a fire guard patrol a building Every hour Fire Protection System Approved devices, equipment and systems or combinations of systems used to deter a fire, activate an alarm, extinguish or control a fire, control or manage smoke and products of a fire or any combination thereof, including fire extinguishing systems, fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems. Fire Triangle A fire requires fuel, oxygen, and heat, which is needed to keep t sustained. If one of these elements are extinguished a fire will extinguish Free Burning Stage of a Fire The fully developed stage of a fire. This is the second stage of the three stages of a fire. Generally during this stage the entire room and all of its contents are burning. The fire is still fuel regulated but is rapidly
consuming the available fuel. If no efforts are made to extinguish the fire, it will continue to burn until the available fuel and/or oxygen in the area or room has been consumed. Incipient Stage of a Fire The growth stage of a fire. This is the first stage of the three stages of a fire. This stage begins at the moment of ignition. During this stage, a fire increases in size from small flames to a full fire that involves an entire room or area. In-Building Relocation The controlled movement of building occupants from an endangered area of a building to an in-building relocation area within the same building in response to a fire or non-fire emergency. In-Building Relocation Area (IBRA) A designated are in a building to which building occupants may be relocated Manual Fire Alarm Box A manually operated device used to initiate an alarm signal. Non-Fire Emergency A biological, chemical or nuclear incident or release; declaration of emergency by a lawful authority; explosion; medical emergency; natural disaster; or other emergency affecting the premises or the safety of building occupants. Non-Fire Emergency Drill A training exercise by which building occupants are familiarized with and/or practice the procedures for safe, orderly and expeditious sheltering in place, in-building relocation, partial evacuation or evacuation, or combination thereof, in the event of a non-fire emergency, in accordance with the emergency preparedness plan for the premises. Off-Line
including, but not limited to, the owner of the freehold or lesser estate therein and a managing agent designated by such ___ pursuant to Section 27-2098 of the New York City Administrative Code. Owner/occupant responsibility The owner shall be responsible at all times for the safe maintenance of a building, structure and premises in accordance with this code. Correction and abatement of violations of this code and the rules shall be the responsibility of the owner. If an occupant creates, or allows to be created, hazardous conditions in violation of this code or the rules, the occupant shall also be responsible for the abatement of such hazardous conditions. Partial Evacuation The emptying of a building of some but no all building occupants in response to a fire or an emergency Phase 1 Emergency Elavator Recall Involves using a keyed switch to bring the elevators back to the lobby or sky lobby. This will cause the elevator car to return non-stop and without opening the doors to the lobby or sky lobby. The Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters must be able to perform this Phase II Emergency In-Service Elevator Operation (Phase II) Involves turning the elevator car switch to the "Firemen Service" position. This results in manual operation of the elevators and overrides any other keyed switch controls and elevator landing call buttons. Elevators on "Firemen Service" will only be operable by a person inside of the elevator car. The doors will only operate when the "door open" button is pressed. The Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters must be able to perform this Shall
Refers to a requirement of the fire code Shelter Clients The population that lives in homeless shelters Shelter in Place The precaution of directing building occupants to remain indoors, at their present location, in response to a fire or non-fire emergency. Should Refers to policies, procedures and/or best practices recommended by the FDNY, and may not be a codified requirement. Smoke Alarm A single or multiple-station alarm responsive to smoke, containing a built-in initiation sensor, audible sounder (notification device), and power supply (battery or electric with battery backup) and is not connected to a system. Smoke Detector An automatic device that senses smoke and is connected to the fire alarm control panel. Smoldering Stage of a Fire The decay stage of a fire. This is the third stage in the three stages of a fire. This 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. S-97/S- 98 Certificate of Fitness for Fire Alarm Systems Inspection, Testing and Service Technician issued by the FDNY Two-way Voice Communication A form of transmission in which both parties involved have the ability to transmit information. This enables the F-80 C of F holder, staff, or Fire
Immediate correction of any fire safety violations and familiarity with emergency preparedness plan Fire summary of homelss shelter in Paris, Texas When: 2009 42 bed shelter 28 men Why: Ignition of table inside the shelter that was piled hight with donated clothing. 20 residents evacuated Five men were killed The building had no sprinkler system, fire alarms, or smoke detectors. Hadn't been inspected for at least five years. Lessons Learned: Periodic Fire Department inspections should be conducted as required, Excess debris and improper storage is a fire hazards, and Lack of fire prevention devices in the shelter increases the probability of fatal fires Fire summary of homeless shelter in Bronx, NY When: December 7, 2012 and December 9, 2012 Why: Improperly stored mattresses were ignited in two separate incidents only two days apart. Two building occupants tried to use portable fire extinguishers to extinguish the fire but found them empty and inoperable Some of the fire escapes were broken Four adults and two children being seriously injured. Lesson learned: Excess debris and improper storage presents a fire hazard, Lack of a building wide fire alarm system will cause significant delays in implementing a building evacuation, Fire escapes must be inspected to ensure that they are in working order, Fire extinguishers must be visually inspected monthly to ensure that they are in working order. Fire summary of homeless shelter in New York, NY
When: August 28, 2012 Complete evacuation Why: Lit cigarette left unattended by a tenant ignited a mattress on the fourth floor. Full description : A homeless shelter in New York City caught fire and required complete evacuation. The fire started when a lit cigarette left unattended by a tenant ignited a mattress on the fourth floor. The fire was quickly extinguished by the building's sprinkler system. One resident suffered from and was treated for smoke inhalation. Fortunately, the fire was confined to a single apartment. The shelter had recently been fined more than $45,000 by the Department of Buildings for safety violations, including a violation for failure to provide sprinkler protection. Records show that the building had seven active building violations at the time of the fire. How often must a Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters be present at the shelter? All times. How often does the building need to be patrolled by the fire guard? Every area of the building shall be patrolled at least once every hour. They must maintain records of their patrols. Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm system in Homeless Shelters responsibilities 1 They must be present at the shelter at all times. When the Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters is absent, a deputy Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters shall be present at the shelter and shall perform the duties of the Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters. Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm system in Homeless Shelters responsibilities 2
Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm system in Homeless Shelters responsibilities 6 Awareness of the inspection, maintenance, and testing schedule for fire alarm systems in the shelter and ensure that the schedules are adhered to Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm system in Homeless Shelters responsibilities 7 Conduct drills to familiarize building occupants with the fire safety features of the shelter, the exits available, and the proper procedures to follow in case of a fire or non-fire emergency Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm system in Homeless Shelters responsibilities 8 Conduct staff training and fire and non-fire emergency drills as required by the Fire Code Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm system in Homeless Shelters responsibilities 9 Coordinators of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters supervise and direct the performance of the duties and responsibilities of the deputy Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters, fire guards and other FEP staff in the shelter. Responsibility of owner of the shelter To designate a competent person to be certified by the Fire Department to act as the Coordinator of Fire Safety & Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters Certificate of Fitness holder. They shall ensure that adequate staff is present on the premises at other times when the shelter is occupied, to perform the duties and responsibilities set forth in the emergency preparedness plan. Where should the emergency preparedness plan be?
A copy of the EPP must be maintained on the premises in an approved location and it shall be made available at all times to Fire Department representatives immediately upon request. How often should staff do refresher training sessions designed to familiarize them with their duties pursuant to the plan? 1 hour quarterly on each work shift What are the three stages of a fire?
- Incipient stage
- Free burning stage
- Smolering stage How often should drills be done? Once a month per shift What two things must be done BEFORE conducting a fire drill?
- Call CS and take the fire alarm system off-line
- Upon confirmation, a system off-line entry should be made in the log book. What four things need to be documented on the off-line entry during drills?
- Time system was taken off-line
- Reason the system was taken off-line
- Central Station name and telephone number
- Time the system was restored Who participates in drills? All building occupants, including shelter residents and employees. Who is authorized to report a fire or explosion to the fire department? Any owner, occupant or other person who becomes aware of a fire or explosion or any other emergency should immediately report the emergency to the fire department.
phone line failure, or internal component failure. (Electrical issue in the system) Alarm Silence Switch or Button Silence switch is used to silence the devices after evacuation is complete while investigation is being done. When should you reset the fire alarm system? Never reset the fire alarm system until the condition is verified by FDNY personnel. Primary Power Supply The main power supply for a fire alarm system Secondary Power Supply The fire alarm system shall have a secondary power supply which provides power to the alarm system within 10 seconds of failure of the primary supply. Automatic Detection Devices Sensors that detect heat, smoke or the flow of water in a fire alarm system. Area Smoke Detector Detects visible or invisible particles of combustion. Elevator Lobby Smoke Detectors Smoke detectors that when activated will recall elevators automatically to the designated landing. Beam Detectors Used to protect large areas. This detector consists of a light beam that when broken by anyt combustible particle will trigger the detector Duct Smoke Detectors Sample air flow in the HVAC air duct and to detect particles of combustion. Heat Detector
A sensor that detects abnormall high temperatures or rate of temperature rise. What are the two types of heat detectors and what are they?
- The rate-of-rise heat detectors: Activate the alarm when the room temperature increases at a rapid rate. This type of detector is more sensitive than the fixed temperature detector. The rate-of-rise heat detector does not have to be replaced after it has been activated.
- Fixed-Temperature Heat Detectors: Trigger the alarm when the detector components melt at a preset temperature level. Normally require replacement after they have activated an alarm. Single Action Pull Stations Requires only one step to activate the alarm Double Action Pull Station Require two steps in order to activate the alarm Supervisory Devices Monitor important parts of the system What are the four common supervised conditions for a supervisory alarm?
- Control Valves on sprinkler sstems to ensure they remain open
- Pressure supervisory switch controls the pressure level in pressure tanks
- Gravity tanks are supervised for high or low water level and high or low temperatures
- Electric fire pumps are supervised for pump running, pump failure, and phase reversal What are the two methods used to notify building occupants and employees of a fire emergency at the fire alarm panel?
- General Alarm Method: This method activates all audio/visual devises throughout the bu8ilding when a fire is detected.
