All torch operators, an oxigen-fuel torch using any amount of oxigen and flamable gas and fire guards must have a current
Certificate of
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The Certificate of Fitness holder
must regulate the pressure and flow of oxygen and natural gas to each torch.
if the torch operator for jewelry manufacture involves
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
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
close the shutoff valve
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.
For LPG, 400 SCF is
approximately 47 lbs
the number of LPG containers for the storage, use, handling or transportation, 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.
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 occupancies, except as the commissioner may authorize by rule.
Site-specific permit
may be a permanent permit or a temporary permit. Permanent permits are valid for 12 months only
A city-wide permit is valid
up to 30 days
Permits shall be
readily available on the premise for inspection by Fire Department representatives.
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
FDNY permits
will be posted in a central location and recorded in a log book to assist in the coordination of construction related activities.
CNG
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.
48
A class A fire extinguisher fights fires from
Paper
How old must a candidate be in order to earn a Certificate of Fitness?
18 Years Old
What type of fire is a Class B fire extinguisher used on?
Oil
Examples of combustibles include
Newspaper
An example of a flammable material would be
Gasoline
Fire extinguishers must be inspected once every
Month
A work area should be
Well Ventilated
A type C fire involves
Live electrical equipment
Automatic sprinkler heads should be
covered by a damp cloth and removed after hot work
A permit is required for storing a flammable gas in excess of
400 scf
Acetylene burns at
3000 degrees Fahrenheit
It is dangerous to use fuel gas at pressures above
15 psi
A fire extinguisher must be mounted
so that the top is not more than 5 feet off the floor
To extinguish a fire
Always approach the fire from upwind
PASS stands for
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
In the case of any fire,
The FDNY must be notified
For piped gas,
the gas should be shut off first
Oxygen cylinders are made of
Steel
A temporary permit to conduct torch operations is valid from
1 day to 12 months
A hot work permit is required for
welding
A spark producing tool
requires a Fire Guard
Soldering and brazing temperatures are typically
840 degrees Fahrenheit
Oxy-Acetylene can generate a temperature of up to
6000 degrees Fahrenheit
An area exposed to sparks, hot slag, radiant heat, or convective heat as a result of welding is called a
Hot Work Area
A person holding a Certificate of Fitness who is trained and responsible for maintaining a fire watch is known as a
Fire Guard
Most fires are the result of
sparks
What should you do if ice buildup occurs on the gas cylinder itself?
call 911 immediately
If a Certificate of Fitness holder discovers that an oxygen regulator is defective, they should
take it out of service
If a gas container is unmarked, the certificate of fitness holder should
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