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F-60 / Fire Guard for Torch Operations
The fire watch for torch operations carried out in construction sites, in any building or structure, or on any rooftop shall be conducted by at least ____ F-60 fire guard. 1 True or False? The COF holder must keep the certificate upon his or her person at all times while conducting the fire watch. True Portable LPG containers that are more than ____ oz. must not be stored, handled, or used indoors or on the roof in the following occupancies: residential, factory, industrial, educational and institutional.
Portable CNG containers that are more than ____ SCF must not be stored, handled, or used indoors or on the roof in the following occupancies: residential, factory, industrial, educational and institutional.
What do LPG containers hold? Liquefied petroleum gas. What do CNG containers hold? Compressed natural gas. Torch operations are considered a type of ____ work.
Hot. Storing, using or handling any flammable gas, oxidizing gas, or oxygen and a flammable gas requires an FDNY ____. Permit. Use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) on an occupied roof requires an affidavit from a licensed professional stating the roof is constructed of ____ material. Non-combustible. Any single liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) container must not exceed ____ lbs in weight. 100 Any single compressed natural gas (CNG) container must not exceed ____ standard cubic feet (SCF). 381 What are the 3 types of FDNY permits for operations using liquefied petroleum gases (LPG), compressed natural gas (CNG), or other flammable gas? (1) Site-specific. (2) Citywide. (3) Transportation.
Periods of activity in excess of 30 calendar days at any one location shall require which permit? Site-specific. If the quantity of hazardous materials exceeds 5 gallons of gasoline, or 250 gallons of any other flammable liquid, and 300 gallons of any combustible liquid, a ____ permit shall be required. Site-specific. What is a transportation permit? It authorizes the transportation, pick up and delivery of hazardous materials. A transportation permit must be displayed on the ____. Vehicle. All permits shall be readily available on the premises for inspection by who? The FDNY. What is a hot work program? A program implemented by the responsible person to oversee hot work for the purpose of preventing fire. What is a hot work program authorization? A document signed and issued by the responsible person allowing hot work to be performed at the premises. It must be available for inspection by the FDNY during the work and for 48 hours after the work is completed.
What is hot work? Cutting, welding, brazing, soldering, grinding, thermal spraying, thawing pipe, cadwelding, etc. What is a hot work area? The area exposed to sparks, hot slag, radiant heat, or convective heat as a result of hot work. What is a fire guard? A COF holder trained to conduct a fire watch and perform fire safety duties. What is a fire watch? Temporary surveillance of a particular area for the purpose of detecting and preventing fire hazards, raising alarms and notifying the FDNY. What is hot work equipment? Electric or gas welding or cutting equipment used for hot work. Who is the NFPA? National Fire Protection Association. What is a responsible person? A person designated by the premises owner who is trained in hot work safety and can authorize hot work performance. What is a torch-applied roof system?
Hot work involving cutting or welding shall be conducted at least 35 feet from combustible materials. What is the 25 feet rule? All other hot work (aside from cutting or welding) shall be conducted at least 25 feet from combustible materials. What else can be provided for additional safety in conjunction with the 35 feet rule or 25 feet rule? Shielding to prevent sparks, slag or heat from igniting exposed combustibles. What must not be shut off or impaired while hot work is performed? Sprinkler system protection. Whenever the hot work area is accessible to persons other than the hot work operators, visible hazard identification ____ must be posted. Signs. How many torches can be operated by an individual at one time? 1 Areas designed for hot work operations shall have floors with ____ surfaces. Non-combustible. The use of a torch within a repair garage where a motor-fuel dispensing facility is situated must be conducted within a ____ enclosure. Fire-rated.
True or False? A fire watch must be maintained during any hot work operation. True True or False? The person conducting a fire watch shall not have other duties. True All hot work authorizations must be returned to the ____ upon completion of the work. Responsible person. All original hot work authorizations must be filed with ____ hot work permit section. The FDNY. At least one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 2-A:20-B:C rating must be accessible within ____ feet of the location where hot work is performed. 30 There must be at least one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 3-A 40-B:C rating for ____ operations utilizing heat-producing systems or other ignition sources. Roofing. The difference between a fire watch and a fire guard is that not all individuals responsible to maintain a fire watch must possess ____. An F-60 COF.
Fire watch for impairment must be provided when the alarm system is ____. Off-line. Welding and cutting oxygen containers, valves, regulators, hoses, fittings, etc. shall be kept free of ____. Oil and grease. If hot work operations are discontinued for an hour or more, the torch valve and gas supply shall be ____. Closed. It is unlawful to use an ____ generator for hot work operations. Acetylene. It shall be unlawful to test piping equipment or systems for leaks using a ____. Flame. Tests for suspected leaks in piping equipment shall be made using ____. Soapy water. Always approach a fire from an ____ direction, never a ____ direction. Upwind / Downwind Always direct the fire extinguisher chemical stream at the ____ of the flame, never at the center of the flame. Base What must you do for a piped gas leak fire?
Use the emergency shut off valve and call 911. For a piped gas leak fire, never attempt to extinguish the flames unless the gas supply has been ____. Shut off. What should you do for a piped gas leak fire when it is not possible to shut off the gas supply and the gas supply is limited? Allow the flame to burn itself out and call 911. The COF holder should only consider extinguishing fires when they are ____ in size. Small.
