FDNY G-60 TORCH OPERATIONS STUDY
EXAM– TEST PREP (2025/2026) – VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. All torch operators, working with oxygen fuel torch using any amount of
oxygen and flammable gas a required to have fire guards must have a cur-
rent: Certificate of Fitness
2. The Certificate of Fitness holder: Must regulate the pressure and f low of oxygen
and natural gas to each torch.
3. If the torch operator for jewelry manufacture involves: Any oxygen with any
fuel gas containers, the operator must be a Certificate of Fitness holder.
4. A Certificate of Fitness Holder must keep his or her COF: In possession of or
readily available for inspection by any representative of the Fire Department
5. The easiest way to extinguish a fire caused by a leak is to: Close the shutoff
valve
6. Permits issued by the FDNY are required to conduct the following hot
work:: Storing, using or handling oxygen and a flammable gas, storing, using or
handling any flammable gas (e.g. LPG or CNG or acetylene) in excess of
400 SCF. Storing, using or handling any oxidizing gas (e.g. oxygen) in excess of 504
SCF.
7. For LPG, 400 SCF is: Approximately 47 lbs.
, 8. The number of LPG containers for the storage, and use, handling or trans-
portation, requiring a permit: 14.1 oz = 54 cont.
16.4 oz = 46 cont.
20 lbs = 3 cont.
33.5 lbs = 2 cont.
40 lbs = 2 cont.
100 lbs = 1 cont.
9. Portable LPG containers that are more than 16.4 oz and CNG containers with
a capacity greater than 8.7 SCF: Must NOT stored, handled, or used indoors in
the following occupancies (as defined in the Building code): residential occupancies,
factory and industrial occupancies; educational occupancies; institutional occupan-
cies, except as the commissioner may authorize by rule.
10. Site-specific permit: May be a permanent permit or a temporary permit. Per-
manent permits are valid for 12 months only
11. A city-wide permit is valid: Up to 30 days
12. Permits shall be: Readily available on the premise for inspection by Fire De-
partment representatives.
13. Hot work authorization should be issued by the responsible person, and
it: Must be available for inspection by any representative of the department during
the performance of the work, and for 48 hours after the work is complete
14. FDNY Permits: Will be posted in a central location and recorded in a log book
to assist in the coordination of construction related activities.
15. CNG: Compressed Natural Gas.
16. For Citywide hot work operations, the Owner of the premises must be
notified in writing at least ____ hours in advance prior to work beginning.: 48
17. How old must a candidate be in order to earn a Certificate of Fitness?: 18
Years Old
EXAM– TEST PREP (2025/2026) – VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. All torch operators, working with oxygen fuel torch using any amount of
oxygen and flammable gas a required to have fire guards must have a cur-
rent: Certificate of Fitness
2. The Certificate of Fitness holder: Must regulate the pressure and f low of oxygen
and natural gas to each torch.
3. If the torch operator for jewelry manufacture involves: Any oxygen with any
fuel gas containers, the operator must be a Certificate of Fitness holder.
4. A Certificate of Fitness Holder must keep his or her COF: In possession of or
readily available for inspection by any representative of the Fire Department
5. The easiest way to extinguish a fire caused by a leak is to: Close the shutoff
valve
6. Permits issued by the FDNY are required to conduct the following hot
work:: Storing, using or handling oxygen and a flammable gas, storing, using or
handling any flammable gas (e.g. LPG or CNG or acetylene) in excess of
400 SCF. Storing, using or handling any oxidizing gas (e.g. oxygen) in excess of 504
SCF.
7. For LPG, 400 SCF is: Approximately 47 lbs.
, 8. The number of LPG containers for the storage, and use, handling or trans-
portation, requiring a permit: 14.1 oz = 54 cont.
16.4 oz = 46 cont.
20 lbs = 3 cont.
33.5 lbs = 2 cont.
40 lbs = 2 cont.
100 lbs = 1 cont.
9. Portable LPG containers that are more than 16.4 oz and CNG containers with
a capacity greater than 8.7 SCF: Must NOT stored, handled, or used indoors in
the following occupancies (as defined in the Building code): residential occupancies,
factory and industrial occupancies; educational occupancies; institutional occupan-
cies, except as the commissioner may authorize by rule.
10. Site-specific permit: May be a permanent permit or a temporary permit. Per-
manent permits are valid for 12 months only
11. A city-wide permit is valid: Up to 30 days
12. Permits shall be: Readily available on the premise for inspection by Fire De-
partment representatives.
13. Hot work authorization should be issued by the responsible person, and
it: Must be available for inspection by any representative of the department during
the performance of the work, and for 48 hours after the work is complete
14. FDNY Permits: Will be posted in a central location and recorded in a log book
to assist in the coordination of construction related activities.
15. CNG: Compressed Natural Gas.
16. For Citywide hot work operations, the Owner of the premises must be
notified in writing at least ____ hours in advance prior to work beginning.: 48
17. How old must a candidate be in order to earn a Certificate of Fitness?: 18
Years Old
