All torch operators, an oxigen-fuel torch using any amount of oxigen and flamable
gas and fire guards must have a current - ANSWER Certificate of Fitness
The Certificate of Fitness holder - ANSWER must regulate the pressure and flow of
oxygen and natural gas to each torch.
if the torch operator for jewelry manufacture involves - ANSWER any oxygen with
any fuel gas containers, the operator must be a C of F holder.
A Certificate of Fitness Holder must keep his or her certificate - ANSWER on their
person or otherwise readily available for inspection by any representative of the fire
Department
The easiest way to extinguish a fire caused by a leak is to - ANSWER close the
shutoff valve
Permits issued by the FDNY are required to conduct the following hot work: -
ANSWER 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.
For LPG, 400 SCF is - ANSWER approximately 47 lbs
the number of LPG containers for the storage, use, handling or transportation,
requiring a permit - ANSWER 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.
Portable LPG containers that are more than 16.4 oz and CNG containers with a
capacity greater than 8.7 SCF - ANSWER 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 occupancies, except as the commissioner may authorize by rule.
Site-specific permit - ANSWER may be a permanent permit or a temporary permit.
Permanent permits are valid for 12 months only
A city-wide permit is valid - ANSWER up to 30 days
Permits shall be - ANSWER readily available on the premise for inspection by Fire
Department representatives.
, Hot work authorization should be issued by the responsible person, and it -
ANSWER 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
FDNY permits - ANSWER will be posted in a central location and recorded in a log
book to assist in the coordination of construction related activities.
CNG - ANSWER Compressed Natural Gas.
For Citywide hot work operations, the Owner of the premises must be notified in
writing at least _____ hours in advance prior to work beginning. - ANSWER 48
A class A fire extinguisher fights fires from - ANSWER Paper
How old must a candidate be in order to earn a Certificate of Fitness? - ANSWER
18 Years Old
What type of fire is a Class B fire extinguisher used on? - ANSWER Oil
Examples of combustibles include - ANSWER Newspaper
An example of a flammable material would be - ANSWER Gasoline
Fire extinguishers must be inspected once every - ANSWER Month
A work area should be - ANSWER Well Ventilated
A type C fire involves - ANSWER Live electrical equipment
Automatic sprinkler heads should be - ANSWER covered by a damp cloth and
removed after hot work
A permit is required for storing a flammable gas in excess of - ANSWER 400 scf
Acetylene burns at - ANSWER 3000 degrees Fahrenheit
It is dangerous to use fuel gas at pressures above - ANSWER 15 psi
A fire extinguisher must be mounted - ANSWER so that the top is not more than 5
feet off the floor
To extinguish a fire - ANSWER Always approach the fire from upwind
PASS stands for - ANSWER Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
In the case of any fire, - ANSWER The FDNY must be notified
For piped gas, - ANSWER the gas should be shut off first
Oxygen cylinders are made of - ANSWER Steel
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