8-hour Construction Site Fire Safety Manager Course in NYC
The Construction Site Fire Safety Manager Course (CSFSM) training provides an introduction to the Fire Code and Fire Department Rules, including their organization and terminology, fire code construction site provisions (FC Chapter 14 and 3 RCNY Chapter 14) and all construction site fire safety requirements, as set forth in the fire code.
8 Hour Construction Site Fire Safety Manager Course
The S-56 Certificate of Fitness is required where a Site Safety Manager or Site Safety Coordinator is required by the Building Code for a construction site. The Construction Site Fire Safety Manager (CSFSM) shall conduct an inspection of the construction site and all fire safety measures on at least a daily basis, and maintain a record when construction, demolition and alteration work is being conducted.
Prerequisites
Student must be able to communicate with the instructor in the language the course is held in. Valid photo ID required.
Course Description
Introduction to the Fire Code and Fire Department Rules, including their organization and terminology, fire code construction site provisions (FC Chapter 14 and 3 RCNY Chapter 14) and all construction site fire safety requirements, as set forth in the fire code. The course will include review of fire safety plans, inspections and record keeping, ï¬re extinguishers training, procedure for testing ï¬re protection equipment, hot work requirements.
Note:Â This course is one of several prerequisites to submit application to FDNY and sit for written FDNY Certification of Fitness test.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Define FDNY fire safety rules and regulations
- Define safety methods and ensure best practices for fire safety in order to prevent fires.
- Submit application to sit for the CSFSM test issued by the FDNY.
In order to receive a certificate of completion for the course, students must:
- Be able to clearly communicate with the instructor and complete all paperwork in the language the course is delivered.
- Complete all required paperwork: registration, evaluation, attendance, etc.
- Attend all required hours of the course.
- Actively participate during class activities and reviews.
- Complete tests with a passing grade of 70%.
