F-60 FIRE GUARD PRACTICE TIPS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔F 60 - ✔✔Required to perform the firewatch for torch operations at construction sites
on any rooftop or in any building or structure when the torch operation is conducted by
person holding a citywide permit for torch operation
✔✔gas torch operation precautions - ✔✔each person is operate only one torch at a time
and such torch must not be left unattended while ignited
The torch equipment should only be used for purposes for which it was intended
✔✔protection of combustibles - ✔✔areas designated for hot work operation shall have
floors with non-combustible surfaces
paper, wood shavings, straw and fabric or examples of combustible materials
✔✔special requirements for a repair garage - ✔✔The use of a torch within a repair
garage located on the property upon which a motor fuel dispensing facility is situated
must be conducted within a fire rated and closure
all doors of such enclosure shall be fireproof and self
✔✔signage - ✔✔Where the hot work area is assessable to persons other than the
operator of the hot work equipment visible hazards identification signs must be posted
in a conspicuous location to warn others before they enter the hot area
✔✔fire watch - ✔✔must be maintained during any hot work operation and shall observe
the entire hot work area
At work areas with vertical or horizontal fire exposures that are not observable by single
individual should have an additional personnel assigned to ensure the exposed areas
are monitored
✔✔hose lines - ✔✔shall be connected charged and ready for operation
✔✔fire extinguisher - ✔✔At least one portable with a minimum 2-A:20-B:C Raiden shall
be provided and readily accessible within 30 feet travel distance of the location we're
hot workers performed and where fire guards are positioned
✔✔3 locations for fire watch - ✔✔construction site
any building or structure when torch operation is conducted by a persons holding a city
wide permit
on any rooftop
✔✔how long should fire watch maintain after the work - ✔✔30 min
, ✔✔how long before the first inspection? second? - ✔✔30 min
1 hour
✔✔daily log - ✔✔should b completed every day
(Look a picture in booklet)
✔✔what should be kept oil and grease free - ✔✔oxygen container and valves,
regulaters, hose, apparatus, fittings
✔✔unlawful to conduct the following hot work operation - ✔✔welding or cutting
operation supported by or resting or compressed gas containers
torch applied with system operations on roofs constructed of combustible materials
Use of an acetylene in generator for hot work operations
✔✔tests for suspected leaks in piping equipment and systems shall be made using -
✔✔soapy water
✔✔if a fire extinguisher is removed - ✔✔a replacement is required before work can
resume
✔✔only use a fire extinguisher when - ✔✔the fire is limited in size and spread such that
they can be readily extinguished
✔✔where should extinguishers be placed - ✔✔not more than 5 feet above the floor and
clearance between the bottom of the extinguisher and the floor is not less than 4 inches
NO extinguishers are aloud on floor
✔✔easiest way to extinguish gas fire - ✔✔shut off gas by using emergency shut off
valve
✔✔flame must be approached from - ✔✔upwind direction
✔✔Class A fire - ✔✔ordinary Combustibles such as paper, wood, furniture, clothing -
(heat absorbing effect of water of coating effect of certain dry chemicals) -used to
extinguisher
✔✔Class B fires - ✔✔Caused by flammable or combustible liquids and gases such as
oil and gasoline to extinguish a class B fire the blanketing smothering affective oxygen
including media such as C02 too dry chemical or form is most effective
✔✔class c fire - ✔✔electrical equipment
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔F 60 - ✔✔Required to perform the firewatch for torch operations at construction sites
on any rooftop or in any building or structure when the torch operation is conducted by
person holding a citywide permit for torch operation
✔✔gas torch operation precautions - ✔✔each person is operate only one torch at a time
and such torch must not be left unattended while ignited
The torch equipment should only be used for purposes for which it was intended
✔✔protection of combustibles - ✔✔areas designated for hot work operation shall have
floors with non-combustible surfaces
paper, wood shavings, straw and fabric or examples of combustible materials
✔✔special requirements for a repair garage - ✔✔The use of a torch within a repair
garage located on the property upon which a motor fuel dispensing facility is situated
must be conducted within a fire rated and closure
all doors of such enclosure shall be fireproof and self
✔✔signage - ✔✔Where the hot work area is assessable to persons other than the
operator of the hot work equipment visible hazards identification signs must be posted
in a conspicuous location to warn others before they enter the hot area
✔✔fire watch - ✔✔must be maintained during any hot work operation and shall observe
the entire hot work area
At work areas with vertical or horizontal fire exposures that are not observable by single
individual should have an additional personnel assigned to ensure the exposed areas
are monitored
✔✔hose lines - ✔✔shall be connected charged and ready for operation
✔✔fire extinguisher - ✔✔At least one portable with a minimum 2-A:20-B:C Raiden shall
be provided and readily accessible within 30 feet travel distance of the location we're
hot workers performed and where fire guards are positioned
✔✔3 locations for fire watch - ✔✔construction site
any building or structure when torch operation is conducted by a persons holding a city
wide permit
on any rooftop
✔✔how long should fire watch maintain after the work - ✔✔30 min
, ✔✔how long before the first inspection? second? - ✔✔30 min
1 hour
✔✔daily log - ✔✔should b completed every day
(Look a picture in booklet)
✔✔what should be kept oil and grease free - ✔✔oxygen container and valves,
regulaters, hose, apparatus, fittings
✔✔unlawful to conduct the following hot work operation - ✔✔welding or cutting
operation supported by or resting or compressed gas containers
torch applied with system operations on roofs constructed of combustible materials
Use of an acetylene in generator for hot work operations
✔✔tests for suspected leaks in piping equipment and systems shall be made using -
✔✔soapy water
✔✔if a fire extinguisher is removed - ✔✔a replacement is required before work can
resume
✔✔only use a fire extinguisher when - ✔✔the fire is limited in size and spread such that
they can be readily extinguished
✔✔where should extinguishers be placed - ✔✔not more than 5 feet above the floor and
clearance between the bottom of the extinguisher and the floor is not less than 4 inches
NO extinguishers are aloud on floor
✔✔easiest way to extinguish gas fire - ✔✔shut off gas by using emergency shut off
valve
✔✔flame must be approached from - ✔✔upwind direction
✔✔Class A fire - ✔✔ordinary Combustibles such as paper, wood, furniture, clothing -
(heat absorbing effect of water of coating effect of certain dry chemicals) -used to
extinguisher
✔✔Class B fires - ✔✔Caused by flammable or combustible liquids and gases such as
oil and gasoline to extinguish a class B fire the blanketing smothering affective oxygen
including media such as C02 too dry chemical or form is most effective
✔✔class c fire - ✔✔electrical equipment
