FDNY G-60 TORCH OPERATIONS STUDY EXAM ANSWERS
06/01/2026
CORRECT UPDATED SUMMER 22-23
FDNY G-60 Torch Operations Study Exam Answers Correct Updated
Summer 22-23.
All torch operators, working with oxygen fuel torch using any amount of oxygen and flammable gas a
required to have fire guards must have a current
Certificate of Fitness
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 Certificate of Fitness holder.
A Certificate of Fitness Holder must keep his or her COF
In possession of or readily available for inspection by any representative of the Fire Department
, FDNY G-60 TORCH OPERATIONS STUDY EXAM ANSWERS
06/01/2026
CORRECT UPDATED SUMMER 22-23
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, and 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.
, FDNY G-60 TORCH OPERATIONS STUDY EXAM ANSWERS
06/01/2026
CORRECT UPDATED SUMMER 22-23
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.
06/01/2026
CORRECT UPDATED SUMMER 22-23
FDNY G-60 Torch Operations Study Exam Answers Correct Updated
Summer 22-23.
All torch operators, working with oxygen fuel torch using any amount of oxygen and flammable gas a
required to have fire guards must have a current
Certificate of Fitness
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 Certificate of Fitness holder.
A Certificate of Fitness Holder must keep his or her COF
In possession of or readily available for inspection by any representative of the Fire Department
, FDNY G-60 TORCH OPERATIONS STUDY EXAM ANSWERS
06/01/2026
CORRECT UPDATED SUMMER 22-23
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, and 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.
, FDNY G-60 TORCH OPERATIONS STUDY EXAM ANSWERS
06/01/2026
CORRECT UPDATED SUMMER 22-23
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.
