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FDNY R58 Remedial Fire and Life Safety Director
Fire Component Exam QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES JUST RELEASED
FDNY R58 Remedial Fire and Life Safety Director Fire Component Exam. Each question includes
the answer and a summarized rationale based on FDNY regulations, the NYC Fire Code, and R58 study
guide requirements.
1. A fire alarm signal activates on the 14th floor of a high-rise office building. What is the FLS Director's
FIRST action?
A) Call 911 immediately
B) Report to the Fire Command Center
C) Order a full building evacuation
D) Silence the alarm pending investigation
Answer: B
Rationale: The FLS Director must immediately report to the Fire Command Center to assess the
situation, coordinate response, and notify FDNY as required .
2. According to FDNY regulations, how often must fire drills be conducted in a high-rise office building?
A) Monthly
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B) Quarterly
C) Semi-annually
D) Annually
Answer: B
Rationale: FDNY requires fire drills in high-rise office buildings to be conducted at least quarterly to
ensure occupants are familiar with evacuation procedures .
3. Which type of fire extinguisher is specifically designed for a kitchen grease fire?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
D) Class K
Answer: D
Rationale: Class K extinguishers use wet chemical agents that saponify grease, turning it into a non-
combustible soap, and are required in commercial kitchens .
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4. During a fire emergency, when should the fire alarm system be silenced or reset?
A) Immediately after occupants evacuate
B) When the fire alarm panel indicates "system normal"
C) Only after the condition has been verified by FDNY personnel
D) After 15 minutes if no smoke is visible
Answer: C
Rationale: Silencing or resetting before FDNY verification can destroy evidence and delay emergency
response .
5. What is the minimum fire resistance rating required for exit stairwells in high-rise buildings?
A) 1 hour
B) 2 hours
C) 3 hours
D) 4 hours
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Answer: B
Rationale: High-rise exit stairwells must have at least a 2-hour fire-resistance rating to protect occupants
during evacuation .
6. All elevators equipped with firefighter service (Phase I and Phase II) must be tested at least:
A) Weekly
B) Monthly
C) Quarterly
D) Annually
Answer: B
Rationale: FDNY requires monthly testing of firefighter service elevators with records kept for three
years .
7. A tamper switch on a sprinkler control valve generates what type of signal at the Fire Alarm Control
Panel?
A) Fire alarm signal
B) Supervisory signal
FDNY R58 Remedial Fire and Life Safety Director
Fire Component Exam QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES JUST RELEASED
FDNY R58 Remedial Fire and Life Safety Director Fire Component Exam. Each question includes
the answer and a summarized rationale based on FDNY regulations, the NYC Fire Code, and R58 study
guide requirements.
1. A fire alarm signal activates on the 14th floor of a high-rise office building. What is the FLS Director's
FIRST action?
A) Call 911 immediately
B) Report to the Fire Command Center
C) Order a full building evacuation
D) Silence the alarm pending investigation
Answer: B
Rationale: The FLS Director must immediately report to the Fire Command Center to assess the
situation, coordinate response, and notify FDNY as required .
2. According to FDNY regulations, how often must fire drills be conducted in a high-rise office building?
A) Monthly
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B) Quarterly
C) Semi-annually
D) Annually
Answer: B
Rationale: FDNY requires fire drills in high-rise office buildings to be conducted at least quarterly to
ensure occupants are familiar with evacuation procedures .
3. Which type of fire extinguisher is specifically designed for a kitchen grease fire?
A) Class A
B) Class B
C) Class C
D) Class K
Answer: D
Rationale: Class K extinguishers use wet chemical agents that saponify grease, turning it into a non-
combustible soap, and are required in commercial kitchens .
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4. During a fire emergency, when should the fire alarm system be silenced or reset?
A) Immediately after occupants evacuate
B) When the fire alarm panel indicates "system normal"
C) Only after the condition has been verified by FDNY personnel
D) After 15 minutes if no smoke is visible
Answer: C
Rationale: Silencing or resetting before FDNY verification can destroy evidence and delay emergency
response .
5. What is the minimum fire resistance rating required for exit stairwells in high-rise buildings?
A) 1 hour
B) 2 hours
C) 3 hours
D) 4 hours
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Answer: B
Rationale: High-rise exit stairwells must have at least a 2-hour fire-resistance rating to protect occupants
during evacuation .
6. All elevators equipped with firefighter service (Phase I and Phase II) must be tested at least:
A) Weekly
B) Monthly
C) Quarterly
D) Annually
Answer: B
Rationale: FDNY requires monthly testing of firefighter service elevators with records kept for three
years .
7. A tamper switch on a sprinkler control valve generates what type of signal at the Fire Alarm Control
Panel?
A) Fire alarm signal
B) Supervisory signal
