A-49 / Supervision of Storage, Handling and Use of Aerosol Latest Update Graded A

A-49 / Supervision of Storage, Handling and Use of Aerosol Latest Update Graded A 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. It is unlawful to ____ any level aerosol product in New York City. Manufacture. It shall be unlawful to store, handle or use level 1, 2 or 3 aerosol products in metal cans exceeding ____ fl oz. 33.8 It shall be unlawful to store, handle or use Level 1, 2 or 3 aerosol products in glass or plastic bottles exceeding ____ fl oz. 4 Level 3 aerosol products shall be stored, handled and used in containers with a maximum capacity of ____ fl oz. 24 Pressurized ether shall be stored, handled or used only in ____ containers with a maximum capacity of ____ fl oz. Metal / 8 Level 1, 2 and 3 oven-cleaning aerosol products shall be stored, handled or used in containers with a maximum capacity of ____ fl oz. 16 Which document contains specific information about the health and physical hazards of the material used, as well as safe work practices and required protective equipment? Safety data sheet (SDS). Which document describes the material's physical characteristics and emergency procedures, such as inappropriate extinguishing agents, the level of the aerosol and health hazards? Safety data sheet (SDS). The COF holder must refer to the ____ when questions arise about how to handle, use, or store hazardous chemicals or materials. Safety data sheet (SDS). The ____ may be requested by health care personnel to facilitate proper medical care in the event of chemical exposure. Safety data sheet (SDS). Aerosols are products dispensed by way of ____. Propellants. What does BTU stand for? British thermal unit. Level 1 aerosol products have a total chemical heat of combustion between ____ BTU/lb. 0 - 8,600 Level 2 aerosol products have a total chemical heat of combustion between ____ BTU/lb. 8,600 - 13,000 Level 3 aerosol products have a total chemical heat of combustion that is ____ BTU/lb. 13,000 or greater. Level 1 aerosol products are typically ____ based. Water. Level 2 aerosol products are typically ____ based. Alcohol. Level 3 aerosol products are typically ____ based. Hydrocarbon. Shaving cream, whipped cream, window cleaners, starch, rug shampoos and alkaline oven cleaners are examples of what level aerosol product? 1 Hairspray, sunscreen, insect repellant, deodorants, antiseptics, furniture polishes and windshield de-icers are examples of what level aerosol product? 2 Carburetor cleaner, petroleum aerosols, paint, lacquer, lubricants, insecticides and oil-based antiperspirants are examples of what level aerosol product? 3 Can the aerosol level be determined by the product, and why? No, because some products can be categorized at multiple levels depending on BTU/lb. What is an example of an aerosol product that can be categorized at multiple levels? Some air fresheners. Aerosol products in cartons must be sorted and ____. Labeled. Which two words must appear on at least one side of a carton containing aerosols? Level and aerosols. Aerosol products in cartons that are not identified or labeled shall be classified as ____. Level 3. Metal cans, glass bottles or plastic bottles designed to dispense aerosols are called ____. Aerosol containers. What is a group H or S occupancy used exclusively for the non-retail storage of aerosol products? Aerosol warehouse. What do you call each separate storage configuration, considering package type, flue space, storage height and storage compactness? Array. Commodities of wood, paper, natural fiber cloth, or Group C plastics or products thereof, with or without pallets, are considered what? Class III commodities. Which level aerosol is categorized as a class III commodity? 1 Which storage building is used only for warehouse-type operations involving mixed commodities? General purpose warehouse. ____ supervision is when a COF holder is responsible for performing duties set by the Fire Code, but need not be personally present on the premises at all times. General. ____ supervision is when a COF holder is required to be present on the premises while performing the duties for which the certificate is required. Personal. What is a group H-2 or H-3 occupancy which stores flammable or combustible liquids in closed containers? Liquid storage warehouse. Which document is prepared in accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor regulations and sets forth information concerning hazardous materials? Safety data sheet (SDS). What is the purpose or activity for which a building or space is used? Occupancy. What is a group A occupancy? Assembly. What is a group B occupancy? Business. What is a group E occupancy? Educational. What is a group F occupancy? Factory and industrial. What is a group H occupancy? High-hazard. What is a group I occupancy? Institutional. What is a group M occupancy? Mercantile (retail stores). What is a group R occupancy? Residential. What is a group S occupancy? Storage. What is a group U occupancy? Utility. Which type of storage includes commodities on pallets or other storage aids that form horizontal spaces between tiers of storage? Palletized. What is the liquefied or compressed gas in aerosol containers that works to expel the product when the valve is actuated? Propellant. Propellant is considered flammable if it forms a flammable mixture when combined with air, or if a ____ is created when combined with air. Flame. A ____ is any combination of vertical, horizontal, or diagonal members that supports stored materials. They can be solid, slatted, open, fixed, portable, or movable. Rack. Any storage system except shelf storage is called ____ storage. Rack. An open area used for the purpose of viewing and purchasing merchandise is called a ____. Retail display area. Who is the NFPA? National Fire Protection Association. What are the four colors of the NFPA Hazard 704 Diamond, and what do they represent? Blue = health hazard. Red = fire hazard. Yellow = reactivity hazard. White = specific hazard. How does the NFPA Hazard 704 Diamond number system work? 0 = the least concern. 4 = the highest degree of hazard. 1 - 3 = increasing degrees of hazard. What does a 0 in the red quadrant of the NFPA Hazard 704 Diamond indicate? A substance that will not burn. What does a 4 in the red quadrant of the NFPA Hazard 704 Diamond indicate? A gaseous material that will burn very readily. What does a 3 in the blue quadrant of the NFPA Hazard 704 Diamond indicate? A material that can cause permanent or serious injury upon exposure. Common level 1 aerosols like whipped cream which combine food and propellant should be shipped and stored at refrigerated temperatures between ____. 35° - 40°F Common level 1 aerosols like whipped cream which combine food and propellant should be kept ____ and used within a few days once opened. Refrigerated. Common level 1 aerosols like whipped cream contain ____ as a propellant. Nitrous oxide. Which gas at room temperature is colorless with a slightly sweet odor and taste? Nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide poses a no. 2 health hazard, but also a ____ hazard, as it is an oxidizer. Specific. Common level 2 aerosols like deodorant should be protected from sunlight and not exposed to temperatures exceeding ____. 120°F Common level 2 aerosols like deodorant in large quantities should be stored in a cool area away from ____. Ignition sources. Common level 3 aerosols like spray paint should only be used in ____ areas. Well-ventilated. Common level 3 aerosols like spray paint should not be stored at or exposed to temperatures exceeding ____. 120°F Common level 3 aerosols like spray paint are considered ____ flammable liquids. NFPA Class I Level 2 and 3 aerosol products only: Containers shall not be stacked more than ____ feet high unless they are placed on fixed shelving, in which case the max height is ____ feet. 6 / 8 Level 2 and 3 aerosol products only: If a retail aerosol product display does not exceed 8 feet in height, the containers shall be removed from ____ and the area shall be protected by a ____. Combustible cartons / Wet-pipe sprinkler system. Level 2 and 3 aerosol products only: If a retail aerosol product display exceeds 8 feet in height, it shall be protected by a ____ and a ____. Wet-pipe sprinkler system / Noncombustible partition. Level 2 and 3 aerosol products only: Retail displays can use combustible cartons if only the bottom panel is left with a maximum of ____ inches of the side panels. 2 Level 2 and 3 aerosol products only: If a retail aerosol product display exceeds 8 feet in height, the wet-pipe sprinkler system should cover at least ____ feet in all directions beyond the display. 20 Level 2 and 3 aerosol products only: If a retail aerosol product display exceeds 8 feet in height and requires fire separation, how far above the merchandise must the noncombustible partition extend? At least 18 inches. Level 2 and 3 aerosol products only: If a retail aerosol product display exceeds 8 feet in height and requires fire separation, but the merchandise is 25 feet from flammable/combustible liquids, how must the noncombustible be at the floor level? Liquid tight. Level 2 and 3 aerosol products only: Multiple retail aerosol product displays that exceed 8 feet in height shall be separated by at least ____ feet. 25 Level 2 and 3 aerosol products only: If a retail aerosol product display exceeds 8 feet in height, uncartoned and display cut cartoned merchandise may not be displayed more than ____ feet above finished floor. 6 True or False? Storage facilities for aerosol products include general purpose warehouses, aerosol warehouses, liquid storage rooms, liquid warehouses, outdoor storage and retail display. True Level 1 aerosol products shall be considered equivalent to a ____ commodity. Class III Level ____ aerosols are to be stored in storage areas directly next to the retail displays of the products. 2 and 3. Level 2 and 3 aerosol storage areas shall be separated from the retail area with a ____ hour fire resistance rated assembly. 1 ____ fences shall be used to enclose storage areas used for aerosol products only. Chain-link. Chain-link fence used to enclose storage areas for aerosol products shall run from ____. The floor to the ceiling. Other combustible non-aerosol products shall be stored outside the area at least ____ from the chain-link fence. 8 feet Exception to the "8 feet from chain-link fence" rule: Combustible liquids may be stored in ____ metal containers or smaller. 1 quart. A chain-link fence area storing aerosol products must have ____ exits. 2 Access openings to chain-link fence areas storing aerosol products must have ____ devices. Self-closing. What are the two measurement requirements for chain-link fences used to enclose aerosol product storage areas? (1) Minimum no. 9 gage steel wire. (2) Maximum 2-inch diamond mesh. Liquid warehouses require containment, stating that spill control or drainage shall be provided to prevent the flow of liquid within ____ feet of the segregated storage area. 8 Liquid warehouses require sprinkler design, stating that sprinkler protection shall be designed based on the ____ of aerosol product present. Highest level. At least one portable fire extinguisher having a minimum ____ rating shall be provided in the aerosol product storage area. 10-B:C Outdoor aerosol storage must be at least ____ feet from public streets or private roads. 20 Outdoor aerosol storage must be at least ____ feet from buildings. 50 Outdoor aerosol storage must be at least ____ feet from any exit discharge to a public street or private road. 50 Outdoor aerosol storage must be at least ____ feet from lot lines. 20 Outdoor aerosol storage must be at least ____ feet from other outdoor hazardous material storage. 50