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A Fire Sprinkler system is a live fire protection required by FDNY rules.

Fire sprinklers consists of a water supply system that delivers suitable pressure and flows to a water distribution piping system.

The water distribution piping system is connected to fire sprinklers.

The purpose of sprinklers is to control and extinguish the fire

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The nature of the emergency and address are the most critical pieces of information.

The operator may also ask what the nearest cross-street is

if anyone is in need of medical attention

if so, what are their symptoms

Additionally, you should be prepared to answer other 911 operator questions, which may include:

The phone number you are calling from

The nature of the emergency

Details about the emergency, such as

a physical description of a person who may have committed a crime

a description of any fire that may be burning

or a description of injuries or symptoms being experienced by a person having a medical emergency

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Fire guards can use cell phones to make notifications. They should ensure that there is enough battery power to cover their shift.

Notifying by phone is the most direct and effective way to notify the Fire Department.

If a fire guard becomes aware of a fire, he/she must immediately telephone 911 and report the emergency. There should be no delays in making such notification.

The Fire Department may also be notified using a street fire alarm pull station.

The fire guard should also immediately notify the impairment coordinator or FSD or CSFSM or other on-site responsible personnel of the emergency, but only after telephoning 911.

The responsible person will give directions to the Fire Guard. The Fire Guard must follow those instructions.

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FOR ALL BUILDINGS/OCCUPANCIES:

Before starting to patrol the affected area, the fire guard should have enough knowledge to identify:

1. The entry routes to the affected area
2. The extent of the out-of-service condition
3. The location of hazardous materials that are stored, handled or used in the building (including fuel oil storage tanks)
4. The location of portable fire extinguishers
5. The means available for the fire guard to make the required notification

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The impairment coordinator should be able to give the following information:

The owner or impairment coordinator’s name and contact information

The building address

The type of fire protection system that is out of service

Whether the out-of-service is planned or unplanned

If a planned removal from service, Then the following information is required to be provided:

The date and time the fire protection system will be placed out of service The estimated duration the system will be out of service

If an unplanned out-of-service condition, Then the following details need to be provided:

The estimated duration the system will be out of service

The floors or areas in which the fire protection system is out of service

If the other fire protection systems are in good working order

The name and certificate number of the certificate of fitness holder responsible for the supervision of the fire protection system that is out of service.

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The department shall be notified that a standpipe system, sprinkler system or fire alarm system is out of service, whether by reason of a planned removal from service or an unplanned out-of-service condition.

(1) Standpipe systems. A notification shall be made to the department whenever a standpipe system is or will be out of service for any period of time.

(2) Sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems. Notification that a sprinkler system or fire alarm system, or any part thereof, is or will be out of service shall be made to the department under the following circumstances:

• The sprinkler system or fire alarm system is or will be out of service on more than one floor of a building; or

• With respect to a sprinkler system, the work or repairs cannot be completed, and the system restored to service, within 8 hours of the time the system was placed or went out of service; or

• With respect to a fire alarm system, the work or repairs will require the fire alarm system to be out of service for more than 8 hours in any 24-hour period; or

• One or more other fire protection systems in the area in which a fire protection system is out of service are or will also be out of service at the same time

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No, A Fire Guard cannot carry out a Fire watch if the Certificate of Fitness is not available for Inspection.

The Certificate of Fitness holder must keep the Certificates of Fitness readily available for inspection by any representative of the Fire Department.

This should be done at all times while conducting or supervising the material, operation or facility for which the certificate is required.

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A sample Orientation checklist will contain the following points for the Fire Guard to assess before entering an affected area

Do I have a working cell phone

Are fire extinguishers provided in my area of responsibility

Are fire alarm pull stations provided and operational in my area of responsibility

Do you know the name and contact information of building personnel? (As that needs to be notified upon discovery of building hazards or fire.)

Information on the extent of the out-of-service condition in my area of responsibility, such as

Is the alarm system operational

Is the sprinkler system operational

Is the standpipe system operational

Have you been provided the information regarding the hazardous materials stored on the premises

The type of building occupancy, the characteristics, and the number of building occupants

The extent of the fire protection systems in other building areas

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A Fire Guard has to log in the details in the Inspection Record as follows:

The number of inspections completed

Defects found

Violations that have been found

The date, name, Certificate of Fitness number and signature of the fire guard who conducted the inspections.

A record shall be kept on the premises and will be maintained by the assigned person.

The record of all fire safety-related activities should be made available for inspection for Fire Department. It should be in writing or marked by an approved electronic device.

The record must be maintained for at least 48 hours after the fire watch has finished. The daily written record must be signed by the fire guard and above mentioned all logged in daily

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The Fire Guard when patrolling an assigned area for inspection should check for the following:

1. Inspect that there is no smoke or fire
2. Inspect that egress routes, fire extinguishers, and fire alarm pull stations are available.
3. Inspect all exits, stairways, and hallways to determine condition and availability for use
4. Inspect all the doors in the affected areas to see operation conditions & availability for use
5. Inspect if self-closing doors are not blocked and closed at all times (when not in use)
6. Inspect that EXITS are labeled, and lighting of Hallways and Stairs is working
7. Inspect for ignition sources
8. Inspect that Smoking prohibitions are in place
9. Inspect premises for a build-up of rubbish
10. Inspect that there is No Hot work operation in progress

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