True or False? Fire Marshalls do NOT assign impairment coordinators.

True or False? Fire Marshalls do NOT assign impairment coordinators.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. Depends

Answer: (A)

The responsibility for appointing an impairment coordinator lies with the facility’s own management, not the Fire Marshal. When a fire protection system is taken out of service for maintenance or testing, a designated person is assigned to oversee the impairment, coordinate fire watch, notify occupants, and implement any temporary protections. The Fire Marshal’s role is to review and approve the impairment plan, ensure safety measures are in place, and enforce compliance, but they do not typically assign who will serve as the impairment coordinator. So the statement is true: Fire Marshalls do NOT assign impairment coordinators.

The responsibility for appointing an impairment coordinator lies with the facility’s own management, not the Fire Marshal. When a fire protection system is taken out of service for maintenance or testing, a designated person is assigned to oversee the impairment, coordinate fire watch, notify occupants, and implement any temporary protections. The Fire Marshal’s role is to review and approve the impairment plan, ensure safety measures are in place, and enforce compliance, but they do not typically assign who will serve as the impairment coordinator. So the statement is true: Fire Marshalls do NOT assign impairment coordinators.