FDNY A49 Study set questions and answers
with solutions 2025
An FDNY permit is required to use handle or store level (1 2 3) aerosols over how many pounds? -
ANSWER 100 pounds
Personal supervision - ANSWER C of F holder must be on the premise at the time of handling and use of
aerosols
Is it legal to manufacture any level of aerosols in NYC? - ANSWER NO!
what is the weight limit (in fl) oz of which it becomes unlawful to use handle or store aerosol cans and
glass/plastic bottles - ANSWER Cans: 33.8 Fl oz
bottles: 4 fl oz
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - ANSWER sheet that provides information on the safe use of and hazards of
chemicals, as well as emergency steps to take in the event chemicals are splashed, sprayed, or ingested
Aerosols - ANSWER Any product dispensed by propellants, 3 levels of classifications
Level 1 aerosols - ANSWER lowest level, usually waterbased (0 - 8600 BTU)
Level 2 aerosols - ANSWER 8600 - 13000 BTU
usually ALCOHOL based
Level 3 aerosols - ANSWER Usually hydrocarbon based
13000 BTU +
WD40 and stuff lol
If the aerosol product does not have a label, it is what: - ANSWER level 3
with solutions 2025
An FDNY permit is required to use handle or store level (1 2 3) aerosols over how many pounds? -
ANSWER 100 pounds
Personal supervision - ANSWER C of F holder must be on the premise at the time of handling and use of
aerosols
Is it legal to manufacture any level of aerosols in NYC? - ANSWER NO!
what is the weight limit (in fl) oz of which it becomes unlawful to use handle or store aerosol cans and
glass/plastic bottles - ANSWER Cans: 33.8 Fl oz
bottles: 4 fl oz
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - ANSWER sheet that provides information on the safe use of and hazards of
chemicals, as well as emergency steps to take in the event chemicals are splashed, sprayed, or ingested
Aerosols - ANSWER Any product dispensed by propellants, 3 levels of classifications
Level 1 aerosols - ANSWER lowest level, usually waterbased (0 - 8600 BTU)
Level 2 aerosols - ANSWER 8600 - 13000 BTU
usually ALCOHOL based
Level 3 aerosols - ANSWER Usually hydrocarbon based
13000 BTU +
WD40 and stuff lol
If the aerosol product does not have a label, it is what: - ANSWER level 3
