FDNY Certificate of Fitness P-98 Exam Prep Document 2026/2027 | Sprinkler Alarm Valve Supervisor, Fire Protection Systems & NYC Fire Code | 180 Verified Questions with Detailed Rationales

1.- Where generally *Fuel-oil is used in buildings?* What purposes?* -ANSWER-Is used
in *Stationary Equipments*,
Two purposes:
a) *Fuel Emergency Generators*
b) *Fuel Equipment used to heat the building*
2.- What *COF is required* to supervise the *Fuel-oil transfer in the building from one
floor to another?* -ANSWER-*P-98 and maintain all qualifications and comply w/
requirements applicable to such certificate holder*
*The P-98 COF is premise-related*
3.- The use of the word *should* refers to: -ANSWER-*Polices, procedures and / or best
practices recommended by the FDNY*
4.- The use of the word *shall* refers to: -ANSWER-*Requirement of the Fire Code or the
FDNY*
5.- *Supervision of Fuel-Oil Piping & Storage Operation*
Shall be under the *GENERAL SUPERVISION* of P-98: -ANSWER-*A stationary fuel-oil
storage tank, related piping, that is installed on the lowest floor of the building and
transfer fuel-oil through piping to another stationary fuel-oil storage tank, or fuel burning
equipment, installed above such floor*
6.- *Supervision of Fuel-Oil Piping & Storage Operation*
Shall be under the *PERSONAL SUPERVISION* of P-98 COF shall be? -ANSWER-
*Periodic Inspection and Testing of tanks and piping*
7.- *Maintenance Requirements*

,Fuel-oil storage tanks and piping *shall be inspected* for any evidence of leaks? -
ANSWER-*Weekly*
8.- *Maintenance Requirements*
Fuel-oil storage tanks *shall have their float switches tested* to ensure that they are in
good working order at least? -ANSWER-*Weekly*
9.- *Licences & Certificates*
*No* oil burning equipment *may operated until?* -ANSWER-a) *Certificate of
Compliance* has been issued by *NYCDOB*
b) *Air pollution control code* requirements *NYCDEP*
c) *Permit for the Storage & use of fuel-oil* issued by *FDNY*
10.- *Licences & Certificates*
Pursuant to the *New NYC Fire Code & Mechanical Codes* stated that? -ANSWER-*The
COF is required for all existing and new buildings where fuel is being transported from
the lowest levels to tanks or equipment on upper floors*
11.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
Diagram of:
*Oil Circulation from the Tank at the LOWEST floor of a building to the burner on the
floor above such floor through the pump* -ANSWER-
12.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
What the *oil storage tank* do? -ANSWER-*Provides the supply of oil for combustion in
the oil burner. It's inside a dike. In case of leak the diked area will contain the oil.*
13.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
How is the #2 fuel-oil in its *normal condition*? -ANSWER-*Is thin and light and is easily
pumped through the circulation system.*
14.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
*What the suction pump do?* -ANSWER-*Circulates the oil throughout the system. Dirt
and sediment are present in the fuel-oil coming from the oil storage tank. The oil filter
removes most of these contaminants from the oil before the oil reaches the burner's
strainer.*
15.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
How many inches has to be the *SUCTION LINE?* -ANSWER-*6 inches from the bottom
of the tank for sediments not to be absorbed*
16.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
What is the *vacuum gauge?* -ANSWER-*A device that measures pressure below
atmospheric pressure.*
17.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
*Excessive vacuum readings* means? -ANSWER-*Indicate that there is an obstruction in
the suction line (such as dirty oil strainer) when this occurs the flow of oil can be
stopped by closing the shut-off valve.*
18.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
Closing the *shut-off valve.?* -ANSWER-Flow of oil *STOP*
*This permits the operator to clean the filter/strainer or to perform other maintenance*
19.- *Oil Circulation in the System*

*Main Oil Storage Tank on the Lowest Level* -ANSWER-
20.- *Oil Circulation in the System*

, *Main Oil Storage Tank Dike* -ANSWER-
21.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
How operated the *Main Fuel Valve?* -ANSWER-*The main fuel valve is electrically
operated and will open or close the line leading to the atomizer* only for oil burners.
22.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
The *Main Fuel Valve...* -ANSWER-*It will SHUT DOWN the burner system if there is a
failure of ignition or combustion*
23.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
*Oil circulates through the piping system back* to....? -ANSWER-*The storage tank
through the oil return line*
24.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
For Safety is provide a *Back Pressure Relief Valve* -ANSWER-*If the pressure
becomes too great...*
25.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
Where is located a *Day Tank*? -ANSWER-*May be located throughout the building
above the lowest floor*
26.- *Oil Circulation in the System*

*Day Tank Filter* -ANSWER-
27.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
Is required a *Separate pump*? -ANSWER-*Yes, is required for each* DAY TANK *to
supply each floor*
28.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
In case of a *leak in the piping.....?* -ANSWER-*Leak collector is provided. Leak
collector is stored by the storage tank*
29.- *Oil Circulation in the System*

*Leak Collector Inside the Walls* -ANSWER-
30.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
Leak collector has a *gauge?* -ANSWER-*Yes, It has a oil level gauge which shows the
amount collected.*
*A gauge will show how much oil is inside a main storage tank/day tank*
31.- *Oil Circulation in the System*

*Leak Collector w/Oil Level Gauge* -ANSWER-
32.- *Oil Circulation in the System*

*Level Gauge* -ANSWER-
33.- *Oil Burner Operation*
What is a *combustion?* -ANSWER-*Combustion is the chemical union of the oxygen in
the air with combustible elements in fuel-oil* (hydrogen and carbon).
34.- *Oil Burner Operation*
What is the *end result of combustion?* -ANSWER-*The production of heat energy. Oil
firing equipment is used to liberate heat energy from fuel-oil.*
35.- *Oil Burner Operation*