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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

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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

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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

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C is incorrect. This does not have to be the same person the VO was issued to
BIS P chapter 4 addendum 3A

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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
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D: two years

BIS P chapter 4 addendum for 12.2.1

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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
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B:6

BIST chapter 4 4.5

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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

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B: an area of any size is located three stories above grade

Firefighter procedure tax payers 2.5.1

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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
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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

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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

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C: Battalion chief

DIS P chapter 4 addendum four page 5

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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
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A: day

BIS P chapter 5 reference 13.1 page 6

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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

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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

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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
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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

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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
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C: Integrated and flush-mounted

AUC 351 5.1–5.3

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According to the department policy, section 5 of the UFS indicates records concerning?
A: operations
B: training
C: Equipment- supplies
D: finances – funds
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C: Equipment – supplies
Acronym:
Remember-0
Always-1
Pull-2
Out-3
The-4
Existing-5
File-5
Card-7
First-8
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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

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B: and exterior inspection was conducted since the vacant building was fully sealed preventing an interior inspection.
Chapter 5 reference 6.2

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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
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A: degree of maintenance

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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

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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

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During your inspection of a CDA building while performing B I SP, you notice there are not any no smoking signs posted so you correctly issue a?
A: summons
B: forth with vo 
C: VO
D: nov
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D: nov

DIS P chapter 5 reference 12.1 page 1

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While taking up from an all hands fire, a civilian approaches you and states that the CO detector in his apartment is not working properly. You would be correct to take which action?
A: take the civilians information and inform the administrative company if not yours to perform an inspection
B: immediately upon returning to service, inspect the apartment and if found to be defective issue and NOV to the landlord
C: Refer the civilian to the bureau of fire prevention
D: instruct the civilian to call 311

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D instruct the civilian call 311