FDNY S-92 Exam Study Guide Questions
and answers
When shall Portable fueled space heaters only be used? - ✅✅the heating season (October 15th - May
30th).
Solid fuel (Coke) heaters - ✅✅Allowed with written FDNY authorization, for heating newly poured
concrete in buildings undergoing construction.
LPG/CNG cylinders - ✅✅Connecting and disconnecting not certified for S-92 holders, unless part of
portable fueled space heater supervision.
Conduction - ✅✅Direct heat flow through matter, e.g., from a hot stove surface to a cooking pot.
Convection - ✅✅Heat transport within a gas or liquid caused by the material's actual flow, e.g.,
upward heat movement with air.
Radiation - ✅✅Transmission of electromagnetic rays through space, emitted by materials with
temperature above absolute zero.
Solid fueled salamanders are only permitted for - ✅✅heating newly poured concrete in buildings
undergoing construction including formwork as well as steel structures.
Solid fueled fired heaters are required - ✅✅at least 10 feet from the combustible tarpaulins or other
combustible enclosures
COF - ✅✅Supervises coke-fueled salamanders, limited to 50 units, and ensures suitable fire
extinguishers near kerosene blower.
FDNY Permit is required to store a combustible liquid (Kerosine) in excess of - ✅✅10 gallons
Gasoline - ✅✅Requires FDNY permit when more than 2 ½ gallons are on site.
Flammable and combustible liquids - ✅✅Unlawful to store in containers with individual capacity
greater than 60 gallons, and in portable tanks, intermediate bulk containers, and fiber drums.
Torch use of Flammable Gasses - ✅✅Permitted for igniting the coke salamanders for cutting and
welding.
Carbon monoxide (CO) - ✅✅odorless, colorless, tasteless, and deadly.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Limit (REL) for
carbon monoxide is? - ✅✅of 35ppm (Parts per million) over 8 hours, ceiling limit of 200ppm.
Refueling operations - ✅✅Shall be conducted in accordance with Fire Code Section 3405, with
heaters shut down and cool to the touch.
and answers
When shall Portable fueled space heaters only be used? - ✅✅the heating season (October 15th - May
30th).
Solid fuel (Coke) heaters - ✅✅Allowed with written FDNY authorization, for heating newly poured
concrete in buildings undergoing construction.
LPG/CNG cylinders - ✅✅Connecting and disconnecting not certified for S-92 holders, unless part of
portable fueled space heater supervision.
Conduction - ✅✅Direct heat flow through matter, e.g., from a hot stove surface to a cooking pot.
Convection - ✅✅Heat transport within a gas or liquid caused by the material's actual flow, e.g.,
upward heat movement with air.
Radiation - ✅✅Transmission of electromagnetic rays through space, emitted by materials with
temperature above absolute zero.
Solid fueled salamanders are only permitted for - ✅✅heating newly poured concrete in buildings
undergoing construction including formwork as well as steel structures.
Solid fueled fired heaters are required - ✅✅at least 10 feet from the combustible tarpaulins or other
combustible enclosures
COF - ✅✅Supervises coke-fueled salamanders, limited to 50 units, and ensures suitable fire
extinguishers near kerosene blower.
FDNY Permit is required to store a combustible liquid (Kerosine) in excess of - ✅✅10 gallons
Gasoline - ✅✅Requires FDNY permit when more than 2 ½ gallons are on site.
Flammable and combustible liquids - ✅✅Unlawful to store in containers with individual capacity
greater than 60 gallons, and in portable tanks, intermediate bulk containers, and fiber drums.
Torch use of Flammable Gasses - ✅✅Permitted for igniting the coke salamanders for cutting and
welding.
Carbon monoxide (CO) - ✅✅odorless, colorless, tasteless, and deadly.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Limit (REL) for
carbon monoxide is? - ✅✅of 35ppm (Parts per million) over 8 hours, ceiling limit of 200ppm.
Refueling operations - ✅✅Shall be conducted in accordance with Fire Code Section 3405, with
heaters shut down and cool to the touch.
