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What is NYC FC § 405.4.4.1?

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This section outlines the responsibilities of the Fire and Emergency Preparedness (FEP) coordinator and shelter coordinators as specified in the fire and emergency preparedness plan. It mandates their presence in occupied buildings and details their duties during emergencies. Applies to building owners required to implement emergency preparedness plans.

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405.4.4.1 FEP coordinator and shelter coordinators.

FC § 405.4.4.1

The FEP coordinator and shelter coordinators designated in the fire and emergency preparedness plan shall hold the respective certificates of fitness for said duties, and shall have the following duties and responsibilities and such other duties and responsibilities as prescribed by rule: 1. The FEP coordinator shall have the duties and responsibilities set forth in FC 401.5.

2.The FEP coordinator or a shelter coordinator shall be present in the building at all times while the building is occupied. When the FEP coordinator is absent, a FEP shelter coordinator shall be present in the building and shall perform the emergency preparedness duties designated in the rules and the fire and emergency preparedness plan.

3.In the event of a fire, a medical emergency or other non-fire emergency, the FEP coordinator or the shelter coordinator on duty shall report to the fire command center or designated alternative location, and, if appropriate, implement the fire and emergency preparedness plan in accordance with its terms and the provisions of the rules, and notify arriving emergency response personnel and incident commander of the fire or non-fire emergency, the building response thereto, and the building's fire protection systems.

4.The FEP coordinator and shelter coordinators designated in the FEP plan shall be fully familiar with the provisions of the fire and emergency preparedness plan. The FEP coordinator shall conduct staff training and fire and non-fire emergency drills required by FC 401.

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