A-49 / Supervision of Storage, Handling and
Use of Aerosol/ 122 Questions and Answers/
2023 Summer.
Aerosols make use of ____ which allow for the dispensing of a variety of products. - -
Propellants.
-Aerosols contain propellants and ____ which can be flammable and hazardous,
especially under certain temperatures and pressure conditions. - -Chemicals.
-Aerosols are classified into ____ levels. - -3
-Aerosol products in cartons that are not identified shall be classified as ____. - -Level
3.
-What is required to store, handle or use an aggregate quantity of level 1, 2 or 3 aerosol
products? - -An FDNY permit.
-An FDNY permit is required to store, handle or use an aggregate quantity of level 1, 2
or 3 aerosol products in excess of ____ lbs net weight. - -100
-An FDNY permit is required to store, handle or use an aggregate quantity of level 1, 2
or 3 aerosol products in excess of ____ fl oz. - -1,280
-An FDNY permit authorizes the permit holder to store, handle and use aerosols at a
____ premises or location. - -Specific.
-The FDNY permit shall be posted in a ____ location on the premises at all times and
shall be readily available for inspection by the FDNY. - -Conspicuous.
-What are the two types of site-specific permits? - -Permanent and temporary.
-Permanent site-specific permits are usually valid for ____. - -12 months.
-Temporary site-specific permits are usually valid for ____. - -1 day to 12 months.
-Which type of permit is a construction site usually issued? - -Temporary site-specific.
-100 lbs = ____ fl oz. - -1,280
, -1,280 fl oz. = ____ lbs - -100
-1,280 fl oz. ÷ x (oz. in can) = # of cans. - -Example using 4 oz. cans:
1,280 fl oz. ÷ 4 oz. = 320 cans.
In this case, 320 4 oz. cans weighs 100 lbs and requires an FDNY permit.
-Example of combination:
(oz. x # of cans) + (oz. x # of cans) = combined fl oz. - -Example using 65 8 oz. cans and
40 19 oz. cans:
(8 oz. x 65 cans) + (19 oz. x 40 cans) = combined fl oz.
520 oz. + 760 oz. = 1,280 fl oz.
In this case, 65 8 oz. cans and 40 19 oz. cans weighs a combined total of 100 lbs and
requires an FDNY permit.
-The "handling and use" of aerosols in quantities requiring a permit shall be performed
under the ____ supervision of a COF holder. - -Personal.
-What does personal supervision mean in terms of aerosol? - -The COF holder must be
on the premises at the time of handling and use.
-The "storage" of aerosols in quantities requiring a permit shall be under the ____
supervision of a COF holder. - -General.
-What does general supervision mean in terms of aerosol? - -The COF holder
supervises storage and does not have to be on the premises at all times.
-Group M occupancies (mercantile/retail stores) may certify ____ individuals to
ensure that there is supervision of handling and use of aerosols at the location at all
times. - -Numerous.
-Where FDNY permits are required, ____ are necessary. - -COF's
-FDNY permits are not ____, and any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy or
ownership requires that a new permit be issued. - -Transferable.
Use of Aerosol/ 122 Questions and Answers/
2023 Summer.
Aerosols make use of ____ which allow for the dispensing of a variety of products. - -
Propellants.
-Aerosols contain propellants and ____ which can be flammable and hazardous,
especially under certain temperatures and pressure conditions. - -Chemicals.
-Aerosols are classified into ____ levels. - -3
-Aerosol products in cartons that are not identified shall be classified as ____. - -Level
3.
-What is required to store, handle or use an aggregate quantity of level 1, 2 or 3 aerosol
products? - -An FDNY permit.
-An FDNY permit is required to store, handle or use an aggregate quantity of level 1, 2
or 3 aerosol products in excess of ____ lbs net weight. - -100
-An FDNY permit is required to store, handle or use an aggregate quantity of level 1, 2
or 3 aerosol products in excess of ____ fl oz. - -1,280
-An FDNY permit authorizes the permit holder to store, handle and use aerosols at a
____ premises or location. - -Specific.
-The FDNY permit shall be posted in a ____ location on the premises at all times and
shall be readily available for inspection by the FDNY. - -Conspicuous.
-What are the two types of site-specific permits? - -Permanent and temporary.
-Permanent site-specific permits are usually valid for ____. - -12 months.
-Temporary site-specific permits are usually valid for ____. - -1 day to 12 months.
-Which type of permit is a construction site usually issued? - -Temporary site-specific.
-100 lbs = ____ fl oz. - -1,280
, -1,280 fl oz. = ____ lbs - -100
-1,280 fl oz. ÷ x (oz. in can) = # of cans. - -Example using 4 oz. cans:
1,280 fl oz. ÷ 4 oz. = 320 cans.
In this case, 320 4 oz. cans weighs 100 lbs and requires an FDNY permit.
-Example of combination:
(oz. x # of cans) + (oz. x # of cans) = combined fl oz. - -Example using 65 8 oz. cans and
40 19 oz. cans:
(8 oz. x 65 cans) + (19 oz. x 40 cans) = combined fl oz.
520 oz. + 760 oz. = 1,280 fl oz.
In this case, 65 8 oz. cans and 40 19 oz. cans weighs a combined total of 100 lbs and
requires an FDNY permit.
-The "handling and use" of aerosols in quantities requiring a permit shall be performed
under the ____ supervision of a COF holder. - -Personal.
-What does personal supervision mean in terms of aerosol? - -The COF holder must be
on the premises at the time of handling and use.
-The "storage" of aerosols in quantities requiring a permit shall be under the ____
supervision of a COF holder. - -General.
-What does general supervision mean in terms of aerosol? - -The COF holder
supervises storage and does not have to be on the premises at all times.
-Group M occupancies (mercantile/retail stores) may certify ____ individuals to
ensure that there is supervision of handling and use of aerosols at the location at all
times. - -Numerous.
-Where FDNY permits are required, ____ are necessary. - -COF's
-FDNY permits are not ____, and any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy or
ownership requires that a new permit be issued. - -Transferable.
