FDNYC G60 Fire Guard for Torch Operations Questions
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The fire watch for torch operations carried out in construction sites, in any
building or structure, or on any rooftop shall be conducted by at least ____ F-60
fire guard.
1
True or False? The COF holder must keep the certificate upon his or her person
at all times while conducting the fire watch.
True
Portable LPG containers that are more than ____ oz. must not be stored, handled,
or used indoors or on the roof in the following occupancies: residential, factory,
industrial, educational and institutional.
16.4
Portable CNG containers that are more than ____ SCF must not be stored,
handled, or used indoors or on the roof in the following occupancies: residential,
factory, industrial, educational and institutional.
8.7
What do LPG containers hold?
Liquefied petroleum gas.
What do CNG containers hold?
Compressed natural gas.
Torch operations are considered a type of ____ work.
Hot.
Storing, using or handling any flammable gas, oxidizing gas, or oxygen and a
flammable gas requires an FDNY ____.
Permit.
Use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) on an occupied roof requires an affidavit
from a licensed professional stating the roof is constructed of ____ material.
Non-combustible.
Any single liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) container must not exceed ____ lbs in
weight.
100
Any single compressed natural gas (CNG) container must not exceed ____
standard cubic feet (SCF).
381
What are the 3 types of FDNY permits for operations using liquefied petroleum
gases (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), or other flammable gas?
(1) Site-specific.
(2) Citywide.
(3) Transportation.
What is a site-specific permit?
, It authorizes the storage, handling or use of flammable gases and torch operations at a
specific premises or location.
What are the 2 types of site-specific permits?
(1) Permanent; valid for 12 months only.
(2) Temporary; valid for 1 to 12 months.
Normally, a hot work operation is issued a ____ permit.
Temporary.
What is a citywide permit?
It authorizes the storage, handling, use or selling of hazardous materials on a citywide
basis (at one or more locations).
What are 3 important restrictions of a citywide permit?
(1) The activity cannot exceed 30 calendar days.
(2) All hazardous materials must be removed at the end of the workday.
(3) The quantity of hazardous materials does not exceed 5 gallons of gasoline, or 250
gallons of any other flammable liquid, and 300 gallons of any combustible liquid.
Periods of activity in excess of 30 calendar days at any one location shall require
which permit?
Site-specific.
If the quantity of hazardous materials exceeds 5 gallons of gasoline, or 250
gallons of any other flammable liquid, and 300 gallons of any combustible liquid,
a ____ permit shall be required.
Site-specific.
What is a transportation permit?
It authorizes the transportation, pick up and delivery of hazardous materials.
A transportation permit must be displayed on the ____.
Vehicle.
All permits shall be readily available on the premises for inspection by who?
The FDNY.
What is a hot work program?
A program implemented by the responsible person to oversee hot work for the purpose
of preventing fire.
What is a hot work program authorization?
A document signed and issued by the responsible person allowing hot work to be
performed at the premises. It must be available for inspection by the FDNY during the
work and for 48 hours after the work is completed.
What is hot work?
Cutting, welding, brazing, soldering, grinding, thermal spraying, thawing pipe,
cadwelding, etc.
What is a hot work area?
The area exposed to sparks, hot slag, radiant heat, or convective heat as a result of hot
work.
What is a fire guard?
A COF holder trained to conduct a fire watch and perform fire safety duties.
and Answers 2023(Verified Answers)
The fire watch for torch operations carried out in construction sites, in any
building or structure, or on any rooftop shall be conducted by at least ____ F-60
fire guard.
1
True or False? The COF holder must keep the certificate upon his or her person
at all times while conducting the fire watch.
True
Portable LPG containers that are more than ____ oz. must not be stored, handled,
or used indoors or on the roof in the following occupancies: residential, factory,
industrial, educational and institutional.
16.4
Portable CNG containers that are more than ____ SCF must not be stored,
handled, or used indoors or on the roof in the following occupancies: residential,
factory, industrial, educational and institutional.
8.7
What do LPG containers hold?
Liquefied petroleum gas.
What do CNG containers hold?
Compressed natural gas.
Torch operations are considered a type of ____ work.
Hot.
Storing, using or handling any flammable gas, oxidizing gas, or oxygen and a
flammable gas requires an FDNY ____.
Permit.
Use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) on an occupied roof requires an affidavit
from a licensed professional stating the roof is constructed of ____ material.
Non-combustible.
Any single liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) container must not exceed ____ lbs in
weight.
100
Any single compressed natural gas (CNG) container must not exceed ____
standard cubic feet (SCF).
381
What are the 3 types of FDNY permits for operations using liquefied petroleum
gases (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), or other flammable gas?
(1) Site-specific.
(2) Citywide.
(3) Transportation.
What is a site-specific permit?
, It authorizes the storage, handling or use of flammable gases and torch operations at a
specific premises or location.
What are the 2 types of site-specific permits?
(1) Permanent; valid for 12 months only.
(2) Temporary; valid for 1 to 12 months.
Normally, a hot work operation is issued a ____ permit.
Temporary.
What is a citywide permit?
It authorizes the storage, handling, use or selling of hazardous materials on a citywide
basis (at one or more locations).
What are 3 important restrictions of a citywide permit?
(1) The activity cannot exceed 30 calendar days.
(2) All hazardous materials must be removed at the end of the workday.
(3) The quantity of hazardous materials does not exceed 5 gallons of gasoline, or 250
gallons of any other flammable liquid, and 300 gallons of any combustible liquid.
Periods of activity in excess of 30 calendar days at any one location shall require
which permit?
Site-specific.
If the quantity of hazardous materials exceeds 5 gallons of gasoline, or 250
gallons of any other flammable liquid, and 300 gallons of any combustible liquid,
a ____ permit shall be required.
Site-specific.
What is a transportation permit?
It authorizes the transportation, pick up and delivery of hazardous materials.
A transportation permit must be displayed on the ____.
Vehicle.
All permits shall be readily available on the premises for inspection by who?
The FDNY.
What is a hot work program?
A program implemented by the responsible person to oversee hot work for the purpose
of preventing fire.
What is a hot work program authorization?
A document signed and issued by the responsible person allowing hot work to be
performed at the premises. It must be available for inspection by the FDNY during the
work and for 48 hours after the work is completed.
What is hot work?
Cutting, welding, brazing, soldering, grinding, thermal spraying, thawing pipe,
cadwelding, etc.
What is a hot work area?
The area exposed to sparks, hot slag, radiant heat, or convective heat as a result of hot
work.
What is a fire guard?
A COF holder trained to conduct a fire watch and perform fire safety duties.
