Approved means?

• A. A device used to monitor battery levels.
• B. Acceptable to the Fire Commissioner, either in reference to construction documents or materials, based on compliance with the NYC Fire Code and other applicable laws and rules.
• C. An alarm signal.
• D. An organization responsible for enforcement.

Answer: (B)

Approved means the Fire Commissioner has reviewed and accepted the item as meeting the NYC Fire Code and applicable laws, for reference to construction documents or materials. This formal designation shows the item is suitable for its intended fire-safety use and may be approved on plans or as a listed/acceptable material or equipment. It reflects compliance with the Fire Code and related rules, and often accompanies plan reviews or product evaluations that allow work to proceed. It isn’t simply a device function like battery monitoring or an alarm signal, nor is it an organization responsible for enforcement. So, an approved item is formally accepted by the Fire Department as meeting the required standards for its referenced use.