F-60 FIRE GUARD COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔who is the owner of the hot work operation area - ✔✔designated responsible person
✔✔what does the responsible person do - ✔✔must ensure that the hot work is
performed in compliance with the terms and conditions on the permit
inspect the hot work site prior to issuing the hot work authorization to ensure it is a fire
safe area
periodically monitor the work as it is performed to ensure there are no safety hazards
✔✔hot work operation must be conducted under the general supervision of___ - ✔✔the
responsible person
✔✔before hot work is authorized and should be done once a day ___ - ✔✔the hot work
area should be inspected by the responsible person to ensure that it is a fire safe area
✔✔what must be conducted by the responsible person before hotnwork is authorized
and atleast once per day - ✔✔pre-hot check
✔✔check reports - ✔✔must be kept at work site during the work and made available for
inspection by a representative of the FDNY and maintained on the premises for a
minimum of 48 hours after the work is completed
✔✔a pre hot work check must verify ____ - ✔✔the hot work equipment is in good
working order
the hot work area is clear of combustible and flammable solids
exposed construction is of noncombustible or if combustible its protected
openings are protected
hot work area floors are clear of combustible waste accumulation
fire watch personnel, where require, are assigned
approved actions have been taken to prevent accidental activation of fire extinguishing
systems detection equipment
portable fire extinguishers and fire hoses are operable and available
, all persons performing hot work posseses certificates of fitness where require
all persons Performing Hardwork requiring a permit possesses a site specific permit or
citywide permit authorizing such work
✔✔35 feet rule for cutting or welding operation - ✔✔Hardwork operations involving
cutting or welding shall be conducted at least 35 feet from combustible materials and
combustible Waze or shall be provided with appropriate shielding to prevent sparks,
slag or heat from igniting expose combustibles
✔✔25 feet rule for other hot operation - ✔✔All other hot work operation shall be
conducted at least 25 feet from combustible materials and combustible ways we shall
be provided with appropriate shielding to prevent sparks slag reheat for igniting exposed
combustibles
✔✔sprinkles protection - ✔✔Sprinkler system protection must not be shut off or
impaired for hot work is performed we're hot work is perform close to sprinklers non-
combustible barriers or damp clothes guards shall shield the individual sprinkler heads
and shall be removed when the work is completed if the word extends over several days
the shell shall be removed at the end of each workday
✔✔Fire Detection System - ✔✔Approved precautionary measures shall be taken to
avoid accidental operation out of automatic fire detection systems
✔✔G-60 - ✔✔required for torch operation
Using oxygen and flammable gas
✔✔G-60 or G-42 or G-42 - ✔✔Required for torch applied with system
✔✔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
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔who is the owner of the hot work operation area - ✔✔designated responsible person
✔✔what does the responsible person do - ✔✔must ensure that the hot work is
performed in compliance with the terms and conditions on the permit
inspect the hot work site prior to issuing the hot work authorization to ensure it is a fire
safe area
periodically monitor the work as it is performed to ensure there are no safety hazards
✔✔hot work operation must be conducted under the general supervision of___ - ✔✔the
responsible person
✔✔before hot work is authorized and should be done once a day ___ - ✔✔the hot work
area should be inspected by the responsible person to ensure that it is a fire safe area
✔✔what must be conducted by the responsible person before hotnwork is authorized
and atleast once per day - ✔✔pre-hot check
✔✔check reports - ✔✔must be kept at work site during the work and made available for
inspection by a representative of the FDNY and maintained on the premises for a
minimum of 48 hours after the work is completed
✔✔a pre hot work check must verify ____ - ✔✔the hot work equipment is in good
working order
the hot work area is clear of combustible and flammable solids
exposed construction is of noncombustible or if combustible its protected
openings are protected
hot work area floors are clear of combustible waste accumulation
fire watch personnel, where require, are assigned
approved actions have been taken to prevent accidental activation of fire extinguishing
systems detection equipment
portable fire extinguishers and fire hoses are operable and available
, all persons performing hot work posseses certificates of fitness where require
all persons Performing Hardwork requiring a permit possesses a site specific permit or
citywide permit authorizing such work
✔✔35 feet rule for cutting or welding operation - ✔✔Hardwork operations involving
cutting or welding shall be conducted at least 35 feet from combustible materials and
combustible Waze or shall be provided with appropriate shielding to prevent sparks,
slag or heat from igniting expose combustibles
✔✔25 feet rule for other hot operation - ✔✔All other hot work operation shall be
conducted at least 25 feet from combustible materials and combustible ways we shall
be provided with appropriate shielding to prevent sparks slag reheat for igniting exposed
combustibles
✔✔sprinkles protection - ✔✔Sprinkler system protection must not be shut off or
impaired for hot work is performed we're hot work is perform close to sprinklers non-
combustible barriers or damp clothes guards shall shield the individual sprinkler heads
and shall be removed when the work is completed if the word extends over several days
the shell shall be removed at the end of each workday
✔✔Fire Detection System - ✔✔Approved precautionary measures shall be taken to
avoid accidental operation out of automatic fire detection systems
✔✔G-60 - ✔✔required for torch operation
Using oxygen and flammable gas
✔✔G-60 or G-42 or G-42 - ✔✔Required for torch applied with system
✔✔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
