Where must the Building Information Card (BIC) be kept for FDNY access?

The Building Information Card (BIC) is a crucial document that provides first responders with essential information about a building in the event of an emergency. For optimal access, the BIC must be kept in the Fire Command Center. This location is specifically designed to facilitate rapid response and coordination during emergencies, allowing firefighters and other emergency responders to quickly obtain vital information such as floor plans, hazardous materials on site, and other critical data that can influence their response actions.

Having the BIC in the Fire Command Center ensures that it is both readily accessible and consistently maintained up to date. This serves to enhance the safety of both responders and building occupants in case of an emergency. Keeping the BIC in less strategic locations like the roof, management office, or front entrance would hamper immediate access during an emergency, potentially putting lives at risk and complicating the response process.