FLSD NON-FIRE COMPONENT QUIZ ALL
VERSIONS EXAM STUDY GUIDE | NYC FLSD
(F-89) PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
FLSD TRAINING PREP 2026
• This 200-question practice guide covers the NYC FLSD (F-89) Non-Fire Component
exam, designed to sharpen your knowledge across all tested domains including
system components, inspections, maintenance, alarms, and regulatory compliance.
• Work through each question actively — read every option carefully, commit to an
answer before checking the correct one, and study the EXPERT RATIONALE to
reinforce understanding rather than memorization.
1. What does FLSD stand for in the context of NYC fire safety?
A. Fire and Life Safety Director
B. Fire and Ladder Safety Division
C. Fire and Life Safety Department
D. Facility and Life Safety Director
E. Fire Logistics and Safety Director
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Fire and Life Safety Director
EXPERT RATIONALE: FLSD stands for Fire and Life Safety Director, the designation used
by the NYC Fire Department for certified personnel responsible for managing fire and life
safety systems in high-rise and other regulated buildings.
2. Under NYC Fire Code, which certificate is required to serve as a Fire and Life
Safety Director?
A. Certificate of Fitness F-01
B. Certificate of Fitness F-89
C. Certificate of Fitness F-60
,D. Certificate of Fitness F-07
E. Certificate of Fitness F-99
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Certificate of Fitness F-89
EXPERT RATIONALE: The F-89 Certificate of Fitness is issued by the FDNY and is
specifically required for individuals who perform the duties of a Fire and Life Safety
Director in buildings covered under NYC Fire Code.
3. Which of the following buildings is MOST likely required to have a Fire and
Life Safety Director?
A. A two-story residential home
B. A warehouse with no occupants
C. A high-rise office building over 100 feet tall
D. A single-story retail store
E. A parking garage under 50 feet
CORRECT ANSWER: C. A high-rise office building over 100 feet tall
EXPERT RATIONALE: NYC Fire Code mandates that high-rise buildings exceeding 100 feet
in height have a certified FLSD on duty. These buildings present unique evacuation and
fire suppression challenges that require trained oversight.
4. What is the primary role of the FLSD during normal (non-emergency)
building operations?
A. Respond to external alarms only
B. Conduct daily fire drills for all occupants
C. Oversee fire and life safety systems, conduct inspections, and ensure code
compliance
D. Operate the sprinkler system manually
,E. Coordinate with the local fire station for staffing
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Oversee fire and life safety systems, conduct
inspections, and ensure code compliance
EXPERT RATIONALE: During normal operations, the FLSD is responsible for maintaining
readiness of all fire and life safety systems, performing required inspections, and
ensuring the building remains in compliance with NYC Fire Code requirements.
5. The Fire Command Station (FCS) is BEST described as:
A. A room used by firefighters for rest
B. A centralized control point for monitoring and managing fire and life safety
systems
C. The location where fire extinguishers are stored
D. A secondary alarm panel located in the basement
E. An exterior call box for emergency services
CORRECT ANSWER: B. A centralized control point for monitoring and
managing fire and life safety systems
EXPERT RATIONALE: The Fire Command Station serves as the nerve center of a
building's fire and life safety operation, allowing the FLSD and responding firefighters to
monitor alarms, control systems, and communicate during emergencies.
6. Which of the following is a NON-FIRE component of the FLSD
responsibilities?
A. Activating the sprinkler system
B. Monitoring carbon monoxide detection systems
C. Reporting active fire to FDNY
D. Pulling manual pull stations
, E. Evacuating the fire floor only
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Monitoring carbon monoxide detection systems
EXPERT RATIONALE: Non-fire components include life safety systems beyond fire
suppression, such as carbon monoxide detection, emergency lighting, elevator recall
systems, and communication systems — all of which fall under FLSD oversight.
7. What is the required minimum frequency for conducting a fire drill in a
high-rise office building in NYC?
A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Semi-annually
D. Annually
E. Every two years
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Quarterly
EXPERT RATIONALE: NYC Fire Code requires fire drills to be conducted at least quarterly
(four times per year) in high-rise office buildings to ensure occupants are prepared for
emergency evacuation procedures.
8. Which system is responsible for providing two-way voice communication
between the Fire Command Station and various areas of the building?
A. Public address system
B. Intercom system
C. Class E Fire Communication System
D. Emergency broadcast radio
E. Telephone exchange system
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Class E Fire Communication System
VERSIONS EXAM STUDY GUIDE | NYC FLSD
(F-89) PRACTICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS |
FLSD TRAINING PREP 2026
• This 200-question practice guide covers the NYC FLSD (F-89) Non-Fire Component
exam, designed to sharpen your knowledge across all tested domains including
system components, inspections, maintenance, alarms, and regulatory compliance.
• Work through each question actively — read every option carefully, commit to an
answer before checking the correct one, and study the EXPERT RATIONALE to
reinforce understanding rather than memorization.
1. What does FLSD stand for in the context of NYC fire safety?
A. Fire and Life Safety Director
B. Fire and Ladder Safety Division
C. Fire and Life Safety Department
D. Facility and Life Safety Director
E. Fire Logistics and Safety Director
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Fire and Life Safety Director
EXPERT RATIONALE: FLSD stands for Fire and Life Safety Director, the designation used
by the NYC Fire Department for certified personnel responsible for managing fire and life
safety systems in high-rise and other regulated buildings.
2. Under NYC Fire Code, which certificate is required to serve as a Fire and Life
Safety Director?
A. Certificate of Fitness F-01
B. Certificate of Fitness F-89
C. Certificate of Fitness F-60
,D. Certificate of Fitness F-07
E. Certificate of Fitness F-99
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Certificate of Fitness F-89
EXPERT RATIONALE: The F-89 Certificate of Fitness is issued by the FDNY and is
specifically required for individuals who perform the duties of a Fire and Life Safety
Director in buildings covered under NYC Fire Code.
3. Which of the following buildings is MOST likely required to have a Fire and
Life Safety Director?
A. A two-story residential home
B. A warehouse with no occupants
C. A high-rise office building over 100 feet tall
D. A single-story retail store
E. A parking garage under 50 feet
CORRECT ANSWER: C. A high-rise office building over 100 feet tall
EXPERT RATIONALE: NYC Fire Code mandates that high-rise buildings exceeding 100 feet
in height have a certified FLSD on duty. These buildings present unique evacuation and
fire suppression challenges that require trained oversight.
4. What is the primary role of the FLSD during normal (non-emergency)
building operations?
A. Respond to external alarms only
B. Conduct daily fire drills for all occupants
C. Oversee fire and life safety systems, conduct inspections, and ensure code
compliance
D. Operate the sprinkler system manually
,E. Coordinate with the local fire station for staffing
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Oversee fire and life safety systems, conduct
inspections, and ensure code compliance
EXPERT RATIONALE: During normal operations, the FLSD is responsible for maintaining
readiness of all fire and life safety systems, performing required inspections, and
ensuring the building remains in compliance with NYC Fire Code requirements.
5. The Fire Command Station (FCS) is BEST described as:
A. A room used by firefighters for rest
B. A centralized control point for monitoring and managing fire and life safety
systems
C. The location where fire extinguishers are stored
D. A secondary alarm panel located in the basement
E. An exterior call box for emergency services
CORRECT ANSWER: B. A centralized control point for monitoring and
managing fire and life safety systems
EXPERT RATIONALE: The Fire Command Station serves as the nerve center of a
building's fire and life safety operation, allowing the FLSD and responding firefighters to
monitor alarms, control systems, and communicate during emergencies.
6. Which of the following is a NON-FIRE component of the FLSD
responsibilities?
A. Activating the sprinkler system
B. Monitoring carbon monoxide detection systems
C. Reporting active fire to FDNY
D. Pulling manual pull stations
, E. Evacuating the fire floor only
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Monitoring carbon monoxide detection systems
EXPERT RATIONALE: Non-fire components include life safety systems beyond fire
suppression, such as carbon monoxide detection, emergency lighting, elevator recall
systems, and communication systems — all of which fall under FLSD oversight.
7. What is the required minimum frequency for conducting a fire drill in a
high-rise office building in NYC?
A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Semi-annually
D. Annually
E. Every two years
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Quarterly
EXPERT RATIONALE: NYC Fire Code requires fire drills to be conducted at least quarterly
(four times per year) in high-rise office buildings to ensure occupants are prepared for
emergency evacuation procedures.
8. Which system is responsible for providing two-way voice communication
between the Fire Command Station and various areas of the building?
A. Public address system
B. Intercom system
C. Class E Fire Communication System
D. Emergency broadcast radio
E. Telephone exchange system
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Class E Fire Communication System
