Fire Guard for Torch Operations Questions And Answers(verified
1. The fire watch for torch operations carried out in construction sites,
in anybuilding or structure, or on any rooftop shall be conducted by
at least F-60 fire guard : 1
2. True or False? The COF holder must keep the certificate upon his
or herperson at all times while conducting the fire watch ANS : True
3. Portable LPG containers that are more than oz. must not be stored,
handled, or used indoors or on the roof in the following occupancies:
resi- dential, factory, industrial, educational and institutional ANS :
16.4
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: resi- dential, factory, industrial, educational and
institutional ANS : 8.7
5. What do LPG containers hold?: Liquefied petroleum gas.
6. What do CNG containers hold?: Compressed natural gas.
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, 7. Torch operations are considered a type of work ANS : Hot.
8. Storing, using or handling any flammable gas, oxidizing gas, or
oxygenand a flammable gas requires an FDNY ANS : Permit.
9. Use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) on an occupied roof requires
an affidavit from a licensed professional stating the roof is
constructed of
material ANS : Non-combustible.
10. Any single liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) container must not exceed
lbs in weight ANS : 100
11. Any single compressed natural gas (CNG) container must no
exceed
standard cubic feet (SCF) ANS : 381
12. What are the 3 types of FDNY permits for operations using
liquefied petroleum gases (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), or
other flammablegas?: (1) Site-specific.
(2) Citywide.
(3) Transportation.
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