questions BI Flashcards
You are a lieutenant working overtime on the nine by tour in engine 392. During your inspection of a building under construction, you come across cigarette butts discarded on the 14th for over 26 story building. You would be most correct to take which action?
A: issue a summons directly to the building owner
B: issue a notice of violation NOV to the owner of the building
C: Issue a violation order VO to the Department of buildings work permit holder
D: issue a summons directly to the site safety manager
B is correct. Issue a notice of violation NOV to the owner of the building
A: only if you personally witnessed an individual smoking issue it to the person smoking
C: Issuing a NOV to this person would be correct
D: only issue a summons to the person smoking if you personally witnessed them smoking
Your unit is conducting B I SP in a two-story commercial building were members are re-inspecting a previously issued violation order. They have found several violations and ask you, the lieutenant, a question regarding the insurance of C summons. You were correct in your reply in all choices below except one. Indicate the end correct choice
A: you may serve a summons to the building owner or approve the person in charge
B: anybody with a key to any restricted areas inside the building may be served a summons
C: A summons can be served to be approved the person in charge in a building where a VO was issued and this must be same person the VO was issued to
D: if an individual cannot provide ID but seems to be responsible and cooperative, take his or her ID information verbally
C is incorrect. This does not have to be the same person the VO was issued to
BIS P chapter 4 addendum 3A
A vacated premises is eligible for administrative dismissal when a vacate order remains open for more then\_\_\_And no violation occurred during that period. A: four weeks B: six months C: One year D: two years
D: two years
BIS P chapter 4 addendum for 12.2.1
Only a staff chief may approve a vacate order. For residential vacates, if the DC determines that structural or life safety conditions permit, \_\_\_hour(s) should be granted to allow occupants to prepare for relocation A:1 B:6 C:4 D:2
B:6
BIST chapter 4 4.5
According to the tax payer Bulletin, on rules for sprinkler protection, under the 2008 building code, which of the following statements is incorrect in regards to an occupancy within a building needing a sprinkler system?
A: occupancy within a building in which the area exceeds 7500 ft.² needs a sprinkler
B: an area of any size located two stories above grade needs a sprinkler
C: Occupancy within a building of any size needs a sprinkler in a high-rise building
D: area of any size contains an unenclosed stair or escalator connecting two or more floors
B: an area of any size is located three stories above grade
Firefighter procedure tax payers 2.5.1
Utilizing The IF – 1 FDNY inspection form during BISP, you would be correct to notify a probationary firefighter that buildings built before\_\_\_ are not required to have a certificate of occupancy A: 2008 B: 1968 C: 1938 D: 1901
C: 1938
VIS P chapter 3 addendum one
They may or may not have the C of O before 1938, no enforcement action is to be taken if they don’t have one
What individual/unit is responsible for taking pictures at the scene of a vacate with a digital camera and emailing them to the FP OSU?
A: staff chief
B: deputy chief
C: Battalion Chief
D: administrative unit issuing the vacate
C: Battalion chief
DIS P chapter 4 addendum four page 5
According to the 2008 firecode, sprinkler control valves at CDA sides must be checked at the end of each? A: day B: week C: month D: year
A: day
BIS P chapter 5 reference 13.1 page 6
A Staten Island study group is discussing collapse operations. They made many valid points, but should be corrected and which one?
A: at least one tower ladder Shall be special called to every collapse
B: clean wood at beam ends is a sign of potential collapse
C: All city agencies, including the police and buildings department, operate under the direction of the FDNY during a structural collapse rescue operation
D:at all explosion and major collapses, soc units shall en sure the immediate area is monitored for the presence of radiological/chemical agents
A: at least one tower ladder shall be special called to every MAJOR collapse if none was assigned on the initial alarm. Collapse 4.3
When FDNY rapid response vehicle taskforces are put into operation for weather – related emergencies, you would be correct to identify contingency communication as? A: 400 MHz B: 800 MHz C: Cell phones D: department radio
C: cell phones
AUC 159 addendum eight section 4.1
•Primary communication: Dars radio are 400 MHz, UHF handheld radios
•Alternate communications: 800 MHz radios. Used when Dars radios are out of service
•Contingency communications: cell phones. Utilized when Dars and 800 MHz systems are out of service
•Emergency communications: the department radio can be utilized when: an emergency exists in direct communication to the borough dispatcher is necessary. Or the other systems are not operable
What type of PV systems may be difficult or impossible to detect during nighttime hours? A: Integrated only B: flush- mounted only C: integrated and flush-mounted D: stand mounted and integrated
C: Integrated and flush-mounted
AUC 351 5.1–5.3
According to the department policy, section 5 of the UFS indicates records concerning? A: operations B: training C: Equipment- supplies D: finances – funds
C: Equipment – supplies Acronym: Remember-0 Always-1 Pull-2 Out-3 The-4 Existing-5 File-5 Card-7 First-8
Capt. Joe took the following actions after discovering a vacant building in his administrative area. And which choice will be BC Meister correct?
A: Capt. Joe submitted an ordinary A8 to the Department of buildings since the structural integrity was good and there was no serious safety or health risks
B: an exterior inspection was conducted since the vacant building was fully sealed preventing an interior inspection. This inspection was recorded as a no access inspection
C: Capt. Joe recorded the inspection as an incomplete inspection and noted sealed exterior visual inspection on the a – 134C
D: Capt. Joe submitted a CIDS card, and forwarded a memo to all first alarm units and chief officers describing potential operational issues
B: and exterior inspection was conducted since the vacant building was fully sealed preventing an interior inspection.
Chapter 5 reference 6.2
The definition of a vacant building in the BIS P manual is a structure that is no longer will fully occupied, is open and unguarded, lax operating utilities, and to all appearances is not being maintained in a safe condition. What is the major factor in determining whether or not the building falls within the scope of the procedures outlined in the B IST manual chapter 5 reference 6.2? A: degree of maintenance B Coleman life hazard C: Structural stability D: safety and health risks
A: degree of maintenance
Which is a true statement about the hazard identification marking for vacant buildings?
A: it is an 18” x 18” square with lime yellow reflective paint, with the lines of the square 3 inches wide
B:The primary marking must be made directly on the front entrance door
C: for uniformity a template should be used and should be carried on the apparatus, along with spray paint at all times
D: markings should be high enough for visibility, usually at eyesight with members on the ground
C: is correct
A: 2” wide
B: along side the front entrance at a height in line with the area directly above entrance
D: marking should be high enough for visibility, to achieve this height, a latter may be required
B I SP manual chapter 5 reference 6.2