F-60 FIRE GUARD / FIRE GUARD FOR TORCH
OPERATIONS (F-60) EXAM 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
|COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM BANK – 400
QUESTIONS ALL CURRENTLY TESTING
This document contains 400 multiple-choice questions designed to help you prepare
for the FDNY F-60 Certificate of Fitness (Fire Guard for Torch Operations) exam.
Questions are organized by topic and include the correct answer and a detailed
rationale for each.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS (COF) REQUIREMENTS ............. Q1-30
SECTION 2: HOT WORK PERMITS & AUTHORIZATION ......................... Q31-70
SECTION 3: PRE-HOT WORK CHECKS & AREA PREPARATION ............... Q71-110
SECTION 4: FIRE WATCH RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES .......................... Q111-160
SECTION 5: COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS & DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS .. Q161-200
SECTION 6: FIRE EXTINGUISHERS – TYPES, RATINGS & USE ................... Q201-250
SECTION 7: LPG & CNG CONTAINER STORAGE & HANDLING .................. Q251-290
SECTION 8: POST-HOT WORK PROCEDURES & RECORDKEEPING ............ Q291-330
SECTION 9: EMERGENCY RESPONSE & NOTIFICATION ............................. Q331-370
SECTION 10: GENERAL FIRE SAFETY & MISCELLANEOUS .......................... Q371-400
SECTION 1: CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS (COF) REQUIREMENTS
Q1. The F-60 Certificate of Fitness (COF) holder must keep the COF:
A) In their vehicle
B) Upon his or her person or readily available for inspection
C) At the building manager's office
D) In a locked safe on the premises
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,**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** FDNY regulations require that the COF holder must keep the
certificate upon his or her person at all times while conducting fire watch
duties, or readily available for inspection by FDNY
representatives.[reference:0][reference:1]
Q2. How long is a permanent FDNY permit valid?
A) 6 months
B) 12 months
C) 24 months
D) 36 months
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** Permanent permits are valid for 12 months only. Permits and
renewals require inspection and will expire after twelve months.[reference:2]
Q3. How long may a temporary FDNY permit be valid?
A) One day to 12 months
B) 30 days only
C) 90 days only
D) One day to 6 months
**Correct Answer: A**
**Rationale:** Temporary permits may be valid from one day to 12 months,
depending on the construction or operations needed.[reference:3]
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,Q4. What is the duration of a citywide permit?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** Citywide permits are valid for 30 days.[reference:4]
Q5. The F-60 Certificate of Fitness qualifies a person to serve as a fire guard for:
A) Construction site watchperson duties
B) Impairment at construction sites
C) Torch operations
D) All of the above
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** The F-60 Certificate of Fitness is NOT qualified to serve as a
watchperson at construction sites (that requires S-60) nor as a fire guard for
impairment at construction sites (that requires F-01). The F-60 is specifically
for fire guard for torch operations.[reference:5]
Q6. Which certificate is required to serve as a watchperson at a construction site?
A) F-60
B) S-60
C) F-01
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, D) G-60
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** Applicants who apply to be a watchperson should take the S-60
Certificate of Fitness test.[reference:6]
Q7. Which certificate is required to serve as a fire guard for impairment at
construction sites?
A) F-60
B) S-60
C) F-01
D) G-60
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** Applicants who apply to be a fire guard for impairment should
take
the F-01 Certificate of Fitness test.[reference:7]
Q8. The G-60 Certificate of Fitness is required for:
A) Fire guard for torch operations
B) Use of oxygen and flammable gases, or LPG or CNG for any hot work
C) Construction site watchperson
D) Fire guard for impairment
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** G-60 is the Certificate of Fitness for the use of oxygen and
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OPERATIONS (F-60) EXAM 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
|COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM BANK – 400
QUESTIONS ALL CURRENTLY TESTING
This document contains 400 multiple-choice questions designed to help you prepare
for the FDNY F-60 Certificate of Fitness (Fire Guard for Torch Operations) exam.
Questions are organized by topic and include the correct answer and a detailed
rationale for each.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS (COF) REQUIREMENTS ............. Q1-30
SECTION 2: HOT WORK PERMITS & AUTHORIZATION ......................... Q31-70
SECTION 3: PRE-HOT WORK CHECKS & AREA PREPARATION ............... Q71-110
SECTION 4: FIRE WATCH RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES .......................... Q111-160
SECTION 5: COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS & DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS .. Q161-200
SECTION 6: FIRE EXTINGUISHERS – TYPES, RATINGS & USE ................... Q201-250
SECTION 7: LPG & CNG CONTAINER STORAGE & HANDLING .................. Q251-290
SECTION 8: POST-HOT WORK PROCEDURES & RECORDKEEPING ............ Q291-330
SECTION 9: EMERGENCY RESPONSE & NOTIFICATION ............................. Q331-370
SECTION 10: GENERAL FIRE SAFETY & MISCELLANEOUS .......................... Q371-400
SECTION 1: CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS (COF) REQUIREMENTS
Q1. The F-60 Certificate of Fitness (COF) holder must keep the COF:
A) In their vehicle
B) Upon his or her person or readily available for inspection
C) At the building manager's office
D) In a locked safe on the premises
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,**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** FDNY regulations require that the COF holder must keep the
certificate upon his or her person at all times while conducting fire watch
duties, or readily available for inspection by FDNY
representatives.[reference:0][reference:1]
Q2. How long is a permanent FDNY permit valid?
A) 6 months
B) 12 months
C) 24 months
D) 36 months
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** Permanent permits are valid for 12 months only. Permits and
renewals require inspection and will expire after twelve months.[reference:2]
Q3. How long may a temporary FDNY permit be valid?
A) One day to 12 months
B) 30 days only
C) 90 days only
D) One day to 6 months
**Correct Answer: A**
**Rationale:** Temporary permits may be valid from one day to 12 months,
depending on the construction or operations needed.[reference:3]
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,Q4. What is the duration of a citywide permit?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** Citywide permits are valid for 30 days.[reference:4]
Q5. The F-60 Certificate of Fitness qualifies a person to serve as a fire guard for:
A) Construction site watchperson duties
B) Impairment at construction sites
C) Torch operations
D) All of the above
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** The F-60 Certificate of Fitness is NOT qualified to serve as a
watchperson at construction sites (that requires S-60) nor as a fire guard for
impairment at construction sites (that requires F-01). The F-60 is specifically
for fire guard for torch operations.[reference:5]
Q6. Which certificate is required to serve as a watchperson at a construction site?
A) F-60
B) S-60
C) F-01
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, D) G-60
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** Applicants who apply to be a watchperson should take the S-60
Certificate of Fitness test.[reference:6]
Q7. Which certificate is required to serve as a fire guard for impairment at
construction sites?
A) F-60
B) S-60
C) F-01
D) G-60
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** Applicants who apply to be a fire guard for impairment should
take
the F-01 Certificate of Fitness test.[reference:7]
Q8. The G-60 Certificate of Fitness is required for:
A) Fire guard for torch operations
B) Use of oxygen and flammable gases, or LPG or CNG for any hot work
C) Construction site watchperson
D) Fire guard for impairment
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** G-60 is the Certificate of Fitness for the use of oxygen and
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