ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. If a contractor uses kerosene torpedo heaters
to warm a building under construction during
the winter the
heaters must be kept at least _______ feet away from
combustible tarpaulins, canvas, or similar
coverings which might catch on fire. The
coverings shall be
securely fastened to prevent ignition or
upsetting of the heater due to wind action on
the covering or other material.
10
20
15
5
2. Describe the purpose of pressure relief
systems in positive-displacement pumps.
Pressure relief systems are used to
increase the flow rate of the pump.
, Pressure relief systems are meant to filter
impurities from the fluid being pumped.
Pressure relief systems are designed to
prevent overpressure by discharging
excess pressure back to a safe location.
Pressure relief systems are used to cool the
pump during operation.
3. Who is required to personally supervise the
handling and use of coke and coke-fueled
salamanders at construction sites?
Construction
manager Site
engineer
C of F holder
Safety officer
4. What type of permits must be available for
inspection at all times on site?
Temporary construction permits
FDNY original permits
Environmental permits
, Local building permits
5. What should a Certificate of Fitness
holder do immediately after a fuel
spill?
Call emergency services.
Use water to dilute the
fuel. Leave the area
immediately.
Pour sand or other absorbing material on
it.
6. Who is authorized to ignite a solid
fuel coke salamander?
A certified electrician
Any construction
worker A fire safety
officer
S-92 Certificate of Fitness holder
7. Where should portable containers not be
filled according to safety protocols?
, inside a building or
warehouse on a
construction site