FDNY COF P-98 Exam Questions With
Correct Detailed Answers
1.- Where generally *Fuel-oil is used in buildings?* What purposes?* - ANS ✔✔ - Is used in *Stationary
Equipment’s*,
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?* - ANS ✔✔ - *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: - ANS ✔✔ - *Polices, procedures and / or best practices
recommended by the FDNY*
4.- The use of the word *shall* refers to: - ANS ✔✔ - *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: - ANS ✔✔ - *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? - ANS ✔✔ - *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? - ANS ✔✔ - *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? - ANS ✔✔ - *Weekly*
9.- *Licences & Certificates*
*No* oil burning equipment *may operated until?* - ANS ✔✔ - 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? - ANS ✔✔ - *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* - ANS ✔✔ -
12.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
What the *oil storage tank* do? - ANS ✔✔ - *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*? - ANS ✔✔ - *Is thin and light and is easily pumped
through the circulation system.*
, 14.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
*What the suction pump do?* - ANS ✔✔ - *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?* - ANS ✔✔ - *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?* - ANS ✔✔ - *A device that measures pressure below atmospheric
pressure.*
17.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
*Excessive vacuum readings* means? - ANS ✔✔ - *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.?* - ANS ✔✔ - 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* - ANS ✔✔ -
20.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
*Main Oil Storage Tank Dike* - ANS ✔✔ -
Correct Detailed Answers
1.- Where generally *Fuel-oil is used in buildings?* What purposes?* - ANS ✔✔ - Is used in *Stationary
Equipment’s*,
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?* - ANS ✔✔ - *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: - ANS ✔✔ - *Polices, procedures and / or best practices
recommended by the FDNY*
4.- The use of the word *shall* refers to: - ANS ✔✔ - *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: - ANS ✔✔ - *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? - ANS ✔✔ - *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? - ANS ✔✔ - *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? - ANS ✔✔ - *Weekly*
9.- *Licences & Certificates*
*No* oil burning equipment *may operated until?* - ANS ✔✔ - 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? - ANS ✔✔ - *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* - ANS ✔✔ -
12.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
What the *oil storage tank* do? - ANS ✔✔ - *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*? - ANS ✔✔ - *Is thin and light and is easily pumped
through the circulation system.*
, 14.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
*What the suction pump do?* - ANS ✔✔ - *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?* - ANS ✔✔ - *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?* - ANS ✔✔ - *A device that measures pressure below atmospheric
pressure.*
17.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
*Excessive vacuum readings* means? - ANS ✔✔ - *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.?* - ANS ✔✔ - 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* - ANS ✔✔ -
20.- *Oil Circulation in the System*
*Main Oil Storage Tank Dike* - ANS ✔✔ -
