F-89 Emergency Action Plan (EAPD) / Fire Safety Director (FSD) Practice Exam

Who is the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in the scenario where the emergency action plan director wants to allow occupants to return to the building?

1. FDNY

2. Building Owner

3. Emergency Action Plan Director

4. Local Police Department

The correct answer is: FDNY

The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in the context of emergency situations involving building safety and occupancy is typically the Fire Department, in this case, the FDNY (Fire Department of New York). The reason the FDNY is considered the AHJ is that they are responsible for enforcing fire safety regulations and ensuring public safety during emergencies. When it comes to evacuations and potential reoccupancy of buildings after a fire or other emergency, the AHJ assesses the situation and determines whether it is safe for occupants to return. This includes evaluating the structural integrity of the building, the presence of hazards, and ensuring that all necessary safety protocols have been followed. While the building owner and the Emergency Action Plan Director play important roles in managing the emergency plan and communication with occupants, they do not have the authority to declare the building safe for reentry. Similarly, the local police department may assist in managing the situation but does not have the primary responsibility for fire safety determinations. Therefore, the correct answer is that the FDNY serves as the Authority Having Jurisdiction in these scenarios.