FDNY COF P-98 Exam Study Guide –
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,1.- Where generally Fuel-oil is used in
buildings? What purposes?
Is used in Stationary Equipment
Two purposes:
a) Fuel Emergency Generators
b) Fuel Equipment used to heat the building
2.- What COF is required to supervise the Fuel-oil transfer in the building from
one floor to another?
- P-98 and maintain all qualifications and comply w/ requirements applicable to
such certificate holder
- The P-98 COF is premise-related
3.- The use of the word should refers to:
Policies, procedures and/or best practices recommended by the FDNY, and may
not be a codified requirement.
4.- The use of the word shall refers to:
Requirement of the Fire Code or the FDNY
5.- Supervision of Fuel-Oil Piping & Storage Operation
Shall be under the GENERAL SUPERVISION of P-98:
A stationary fuel-oil storage tank, related piping, that is installed on the lowest
floor of the building and transfer fuel-oil through piping to another stationary
fuel-oil storage tank, or fuel burning equipment, installed above such floor
7.- Maintenance Requirements
Fuel-oil storage tanks and piping shall be inspected for any evidence of leaks
Weekly
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,6.- Supervision of Fuel-Oil Piping & Storage Operation Shall be under the
PERSONAL SUPERVISION of P-98 COF
Periodic Inspection and Testing of tanks
and piping 8.- Maintenance
Requirements
Fuel-oil storage tanks shall have their float switches tested to ensure that they
are in good working order at least
Weekly
9.- Licences & Certificates
No oil burning equipment may operated until
a) Certificate of Compliance has been issued by NYCDOB
b) Air pollution control code requirements NYCDEP
c) Permit for the Storage & use of fuel-oil
issued by FDNY 10.- Licences & Certificates
Pursuant to the New NYC Fire Code & Mechanical Codes stated that
The COF is required for all existing and new buildings where fuel is being
transported from the lowest levels to tanks or equipment on upper floors
11.- Oil Circulation in the
System Diagram #1
The process of oil circulation from the tank at the lowest floor of a building to
the burner on the floor above such floor through the pump.
12.- Oil Circulation in the
System Oil storage tank
Provides the supply of oil for combustion in the oil burner. It is inside a dike. In
case of a leak the diked area will contain the oil. In its normal condition, #2 fuel-
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, oil is thin and light and is easily pumped through the circulation system
13.- Oil Circulation in the
System A Suction pump
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Practice Questions with Verified
Answers. GRADED A+. Latest
2026/2027 Update
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,1.- Where generally Fuel-oil is used in
buildings? What purposes?
Is used in Stationary Equipment
Two purposes:
a) Fuel Emergency Generators
b) Fuel Equipment used to heat the building
2.- What COF is required to supervise the Fuel-oil transfer in the building from
one floor to another?
- P-98 and maintain all qualifications and comply w/ requirements applicable to
such certificate holder
- The P-98 COF is premise-related
3.- The use of the word should refers to:
Policies, procedures and/or best practices recommended by the FDNY, and may
not be a codified requirement.
4.- The use of the word shall refers to:
Requirement of the Fire Code or the FDNY
5.- Supervision of Fuel-Oil Piping & Storage Operation
Shall be under the GENERAL SUPERVISION of P-98:
A stationary fuel-oil storage tank, related piping, that is installed on the lowest
floor of the building and transfer fuel-oil through piping to another stationary
fuel-oil storage tank, or fuel burning equipment, installed above such floor
7.- Maintenance Requirements
Fuel-oil storage tanks and piping shall be inspected for any evidence of leaks
Weekly
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,6.- Supervision of Fuel-Oil Piping & Storage Operation Shall be under the
PERSONAL SUPERVISION of P-98 COF
Periodic Inspection and Testing of tanks
and piping 8.- Maintenance
Requirements
Fuel-oil storage tanks shall have their float switches tested to ensure that they
are in good working order at least
Weekly
9.- Licences & Certificates
No oil burning equipment may operated until
a) Certificate of Compliance has been issued by NYCDOB
b) Air pollution control code requirements NYCDEP
c) Permit for the Storage & use of fuel-oil
issued by FDNY 10.- Licences & Certificates
Pursuant to the New NYC Fire Code & Mechanical Codes stated that
The COF is required for all existing and new buildings where fuel is being
transported from the lowest levels to tanks or equipment on upper floors
11.- Oil Circulation in the
System Diagram #1
The process of oil circulation from the tank at the lowest floor of a building to
the burner on the floor above such floor through the pump.
12.- Oil Circulation in the
System Oil storage tank
Provides the supply of oil for combustion in the oil burner. It is inside a dike. In
case of a leak the diked area will contain the oil. In its normal condition, #2 fuel-
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, oil is thin and light and is easily pumped through the circulation system
13.- Oil Circulation in the
System A Suction pump
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