F-60 FIRE GUARD FULL SOLUTION PAPER
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉All hot work operations. Answer: -owner of the hot work
operation areas must designate a responsible person
-the responsible person must ensure that the hot work is performed
in compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit
-the person should inspect the hot work site prior to issuing the hot
work authorization to ensure that it is a fire safe area
-he/she need to periodically monitor the work as it is performed to
ensure no fire safety hazards
-hot work operations must be conducted under the gerbil
supervision of the responsible person
◉Before hot work is authorized and at least once per day while
authorization is in effect..... Answer: the hot work area shall be
inspected by the responsible person to ensure that it is a fire safe
area
◉Pre-hot work check. Answer: -must be conducted by responsible
person before hot work authorization and at least once per day
,-check reports must be kept at worksite during work, made available
by FDNY rep
-must be maintained on premises for a minimum of 48 hours after
work is complete
◉A pre-hot work check must verify the following. Answer: 1-the hot
work equip. is in good working order
2-the hot work area is clear of combustibles and flammable solids
(35 feet rule and 25 feet rule)
3-exposed construction is of noncombustible materials, or if
combustible, is protected
4-openings are protected
5-hot work area floors are clear of combustible waste accumulation
6-fire watch personnel, where required, are assigned
7-approved actions have been taken to prevent accidental activation
of fire extinguishing systems and detection equipment (sprinkler
protection and fire detection systems)
8-portable fire extinguishers and fire hoses (where provided) are
operable and available
9-all persons performing hot work possess certificates of fitness,
where such certificates are required
10-all persons performing hot work requiring a permit possess a
site-specific permit or citywide permit, authorizing such work
,◉25 feet rule for other hot work operation. Answer: all other hot
work operations shall be conducted at least 25 feet from
combustible materials and combustible waste shall be provided with
appropriate shielding to prevent sparks, slag, or heat from igniting
exposed combustibles
◉35 feet rule for cutting and welding operation. Answer: hot work
operations involving cutting or welding shall be conducted at least
35 feet from combustible materials and combustible waste shall be
provided with appropriate shielding to prevent sparks, slag, or heat
from igniting exposed combustibles
◉Gas torch operations precautions. Answer: -each person must
operate only one torch at a time and such torch must not be left
unattended while ignited
-the torch equip should only be used for the purpose for which it
was intended
-it should not be used for any tricks or stunts
◉Protection of combustibles. Answer: -areas designed for hot work
operations shall have floors with noncombustible surfaces
-paper, wood shavings, straw and fabric are examples of combustible
materials
-hot work operations involving cutting or welding shall be
conducted at least 35 feet away from combustible materials and
, combustible waste or shall be provided with appropriate shielding
to prevent sparks, slag or heat from igniting combustibles
◉combustable waste. Answer: -shall not be allowed to accumulate
on floors and other surfaces within the hot work area
-hot work areas shall be regularly cleaned and combustible waste
removed and disposed lawfully
-combustible materials should be moved to safe location
-if relocation impractical, then combustibles, openings or cracks in
walls, floors, ducts or shafts with 35 feet of hot work area must be
tightly covered to prevent the passage of sparks to adjacent
combustible areas, or shielded by metal or fire-retardant guards, or
provided with curtains to prevent passage of sparks or slag
-may also be wetted down as an added
precaution
-ducts and conveyor systems that are capable of carry sparks to
distant combustibles must be shielded, or shut down, or both
-if hot work is done near walls, partitions, ceilings, or roofs, ignition
of combustibles on the other side must be prevented
◉Prohibited welding or cutting when.... Answer: -supported by or
resting on any compressed gas containers
-hot work shall not be performed on a container or equip that
contains or has contained a flammable solid, flammable liquid or
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉All hot work operations. Answer: -owner of the hot work
operation areas must designate a responsible person
-the responsible person must ensure that the hot work is performed
in compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit
-the person should inspect the hot work site prior to issuing the hot
work authorization to ensure that it is a fire safe area
-he/she need to periodically monitor the work as it is performed to
ensure no fire safety hazards
-hot work operations must be conducted under the gerbil
supervision of the responsible person
◉Before hot work is authorized and at least once per day while
authorization is in effect..... Answer: the hot work area shall be
inspected by the responsible person to ensure that it is a fire safe
area
◉Pre-hot work check. Answer: -must be conducted by responsible
person before hot work authorization and at least once per day
,-check reports must be kept at worksite during work, made available
by FDNY rep
-must be maintained on premises for a minimum of 48 hours after
work is complete
◉A pre-hot work check must verify the following. Answer: 1-the hot
work equip. is in good working order
2-the hot work area is clear of combustibles and flammable solids
(35 feet rule and 25 feet rule)
3-exposed construction is of noncombustible materials, or if
combustible, is protected
4-openings are protected
5-hot work area floors are clear of combustible waste accumulation
6-fire watch personnel, where required, are assigned
7-approved actions have been taken to prevent accidental activation
of fire extinguishing systems and detection equipment (sprinkler
protection and fire detection systems)
8-portable fire extinguishers and fire hoses (where provided) are
operable and available
9-all persons performing hot work possess certificates of fitness,
where such certificates are required
10-all persons performing hot work requiring a permit possess a
site-specific permit or citywide permit, authorizing such work
,◉25 feet rule for other hot work operation. Answer: all other hot
work operations shall be conducted at least 25 feet from
combustible materials and combustible waste shall be provided with
appropriate shielding to prevent sparks, slag, or heat from igniting
exposed combustibles
◉35 feet rule for cutting and welding operation. Answer: hot work
operations involving cutting or welding shall be conducted at least
35 feet from combustible materials and combustible waste shall be
provided with appropriate shielding to prevent sparks, slag, or heat
from igniting exposed combustibles
◉Gas torch operations precautions. Answer: -each person must
operate only one torch at a time and such torch must not be left
unattended while ignited
-the torch equip should only be used for the purpose for which it
was intended
-it should not be used for any tricks or stunts
◉Protection of combustibles. Answer: -areas designed for hot work
operations shall have floors with noncombustible surfaces
-paper, wood shavings, straw and fabric are examples of combustible
materials
-hot work operations involving cutting or welding shall be
conducted at least 35 feet away from combustible materials and
, combustible waste or shall be provided with appropriate shielding
to prevent sparks, slag or heat from igniting combustibles
◉combustable waste. Answer: -shall not be allowed to accumulate
on floors and other surfaces within the hot work area
-hot work areas shall be regularly cleaned and combustible waste
removed and disposed lawfully
-combustible materials should be moved to safe location
-if relocation impractical, then combustibles, openings or cracks in
walls, floors, ducts or shafts with 35 feet of hot work area must be
tightly covered to prevent the passage of sparks to adjacent
combustible areas, or shielded by metal or fire-retardant guards, or
provided with curtains to prevent passage of sparks or slag
-may also be wetted down as an added
precaution
-ducts and conveyor systems that are capable of carry sparks to
distant combustibles must be shielded, or shut down, or both
-if hot work is done near walls, partitions, ceilings, or roofs, ignition
of combustibles on the other side must be prevented
◉Prohibited welding or cutting when.... Answer: -supported by or
resting on any compressed gas containers
-hot work shall not be performed on a container or equip that
contains or has contained a flammable solid, flammable liquid or
