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FDNY S-42 Supervision of Automotive Salvage Facilities Exam
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR-JUST RELEASED
FDNY S-42 Supervision of Automotive Salvage Facilities Exam coverage in summarized point form,
followed by 250 unique MCQs with rationales in random order. No domains or sections are quoted. All
questions are based on the FDNY Fire Code (FC), 3 RCNY 48-01, NFPA standards, and the official Notice
of Exam study materials .
EXAM COVERAGE (SUMMARIZED POINTS)
• Definition of Automotive Salvage Facility (3 RCNY 48-01)
• S-42 Certificate of Fitness: validity, renewal, site-specific requirements
• Annual Inventory Period and reporting requirements
• Certificate of Destruction (COD) and proof of ownership
• Vehicle holding periods before COD receipt
• Vehicle processing: de-polluting, dismantling, parts segregation
• Flammable and combustible liquid storage (Class I, II, III)
• Approved containers for drained gasoline and other fluids
• Maximum indoor storage of Class I liquids (60 gallons)
• Fuel tank draining procedures and safety requirements
• Battery removal, storage, and handling (acid-resistant surfaces, insulated tools)
• Refrigerant recovery (Clean Air Act requirements)
• Hybrid and electric vehicle high-voltage system hazards
• Hot work (cutting, welding): designated areas, 50-foot rule, fire watch
• Hot work permit requirements (FDNY or supervisor-issued)
• Fire extinguisher types (ABC, BC, Class D for magnesium)
• Fire extinguisher placement, monthly visual inspections, annual maintenance
• "No Smoking" signs: 4-6 feet height, 3-inch lettering
• Travel lanes and access roads: 20-foot minimum clearance
• Vehicle storage setbacks: 20 feet from lot line adjacent to residential zones
• Vehicle stacking height limits (parts: 6 feet; vehicles: as per structural limits)
• Spill control materials and spill kit requirements
• Waste disposal: licensed hazardous waste haulers only
• Salvage Facility Safety Plan: annual review, updates for operational changes
• Employee training: before beginning work, annual refreshers
• Log retention: vehicle logs for 1 year; Category I records (COD) indefinitely
• Fire Department Connections (FDC): clear and unobstructed
• Open burning prohibition
• Compressed gas cylinder storage: upright, secured
• Grounding equipment for welding operations
• MSDS/SDS availability
• Evacuation routes and emergency procedures
• Fire code chapters: FC22 (flammable liquids), FC34 (recycling/salvage)
• Site-specific nature of S-42 (valid only at one location)
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QUESTIONS 1–250
1. What is the primary purpose of the S-42 Certificate of Fitness?
a) To certify fire extinguisher operation only
b) To ensure supervision of fire safety at automotive salvage facilities
c) To authorize fuel dispensing at gas stations
d) To inspect fire hydrants
Rationale: The S-42 Certificate of Fitness is specifically required for individuals responsible for fire
prevention and safety supervision at automotive salvage or wrecking facilities in NYC .
2. According to 3 RCNY 48-01, what is the Annual Inventory Period during which the permit holder must
report all vehicles processed?
a) January 1 – February 15
b) April 1 – May 15
c) July 1 – August 15
d) October 1 – November 15
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Rationale: The Annual Inventory Period is specifically January 1 through February 15, as defined in 3
RCNY 48-01(b) .
3. A facility may de-pollute a vehicle without a Certificate of Destruction (COD) or other proof of
ownership for up to how many days?
a) 10 days
b) 15 days
c) 30 days
d) 60 days
Rationale: 3 RCNY 48-01(d)(3) allows a facility to hold a vehicle for up to 30 calendar days while awaiting
the COD, provided they do not process or crush it .
4. Who is responsible for ensuring all facility employees comply with the Salvage Facility Safety Plan?
a) The Fire Department
b) The Site Safety Manager
c) The Facility Owner
d) The designated Salvage Facility Supervisor (S-42 holder)
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Rationale: The S-42 Certificate of Fitness holder is directly responsible for supervising operations and
ensuring all employees follow the approved Safety Plan .
5. What is the minimum distance required for hot work (cutting, welding) from any flammable
materials?
a) 10 feet
b) 25 feet
c) 50 feet
d) 100 feet
Rationale: The official study material specifies that hot work is only permitted in designated areas at
least 50 feet away from any flammable materials .
6. What is the minimum distance that vehicles awaiting processing must be parked from a lot line when
the facility is adjacent to a residential zone?
a) 5 feet
b) 10 feet
c) 20 feet
d) 50 feet
FDNY S-42 Supervision of Automotive Salvage Facilities Exam
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR-JUST RELEASED
FDNY S-42 Supervision of Automotive Salvage Facilities Exam coverage in summarized point form,
followed by 250 unique MCQs with rationales in random order. No domains or sections are quoted. All
questions are based on the FDNY Fire Code (FC), 3 RCNY 48-01, NFPA standards, and the official Notice
of Exam study materials .
EXAM COVERAGE (SUMMARIZED POINTS)
• Definition of Automotive Salvage Facility (3 RCNY 48-01)
• S-42 Certificate of Fitness: validity, renewal, site-specific requirements
• Annual Inventory Period and reporting requirements
• Certificate of Destruction (COD) and proof of ownership
• Vehicle holding periods before COD receipt
• Vehicle processing: de-polluting, dismantling, parts segregation
• Flammable and combustible liquid storage (Class I, II, III)
• Approved containers for drained gasoline and other fluids
• Maximum indoor storage of Class I liquids (60 gallons)
• Fuel tank draining procedures and safety requirements
• Battery removal, storage, and handling (acid-resistant surfaces, insulated tools)
• Refrigerant recovery (Clean Air Act requirements)
• Hybrid and electric vehicle high-voltage system hazards
• Hot work (cutting, welding): designated areas, 50-foot rule, fire watch
• Hot work permit requirements (FDNY or supervisor-issued)
• Fire extinguisher types (ABC, BC, Class D for magnesium)
• Fire extinguisher placement, monthly visual inspections, annual maintenance
• "No Smoking" signs: 4-6 feet height, 3-inch lettering
• Travel lanes and access roads: 20-foot minimum clearance
• Vehicle storage setbacks: 20 feet from lot line adjacent to residential zones
• Vehicle stacking height limits (parts: 6 feet; vehicles: as per structural limits)
• Spill control materials and spill kit requirements
• Waste disposal: licensed hazardous waste haulers only
• Salvage Facility Safety Plan: annual review, updates for operational changes
• Employee training: before beginning work, annual refreshers
• Log retention: vehicle logs for 1 year; Category I records (COD) indefinitely
• Fire Department Connections (FDC): clear and unobstructed
• Open burning prohibition
• Compressed gas cylinder storage: upright, secured
• Grounding equipment for welding operations
• MSDS/SDS availability
• Evacuation routes and emergency procedures
• Fire code chapters: FC22 (flammable liquids), FC34 (recycling/salvage)
• Site-specific nature of S-42 (valid only at one location)
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QUESTIONS 1–250
1. What is the primary purpose of the S-42 Certificate of Fitness?
a) To certify fire extinguisher operation only
b) To ensure supervision of fire safety at automotive salvage facilities
c) To authorize fuel dispensing at gas stations
d) To inspect fire hydrants
Rationale: The S-42 Certificate of Fitness is specifically required for individuals responsible for fire
prevention and safety supervision at automotive salvage or wrecking facilities in NYC .
2. According to 3 RCNY 48-01, what is the Annual Inventory Period during which the permit holder must
report all vehicles processed?
a) January 1 – February 15
b) April 1 – May 15
c) July 1 – August 15
d) October 1 – November 15
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Rationale: The Annual Inventory Period is specifically January 1 through February 15, as defined in 3
RCNY 48-01(b) .
3. A facility may de-pollute a vehicle without a Certificate of Destruction (COD) or other proof of
ownership for up to how many days?
a) 10 days
b) 15 days
c) 30 days
d) 60 days
Rationale: 3 RCNY 48-01(d)(3) allows a facility to hold a vehicle for up to 30 calendar days while awaiting
the COD, provided they do not process or crush it .
4. Who is responsible for ensuring all facility employees comply with the Salvage Facility Safety Plan?
a) The Fire Department
b) The Site Safety Manager
c) The Facility Owner
d) The designated Salvage Facility Supervisor (S-42 holder)
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Rationale: The S-42 Certificate of Fitness holder is directly responsible for supervising operations and
ensuring all employees follow the approved Safety Plan .
5. What is the minimum distance required for hot work (cutting, welding) from any flammable
materials?
a) 10 feet
b) 25 feet
c) 50 feet
d) 100 feet
Rationale: The official study material specifies that hot work is only permitted in designated areas at
least 50 feet away from any flammable materials .
6. What is the minimum distance that vehicles awaiting processing must be parked from a lot line when
the facility is adjacent to a residential zone?
a) 5 feet
b) 10 feet
c) 20 feet
d) 50 feet
