F-60 FIRE GUARD 2026 TEST PAPER QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Transportation permit - ✔✔-authorizes the permit holder to transport, pick up and
deliver hazardous materials. Any person who transports any hazardous material in the
quantity of requiring a FDNY permit has to apply for a FDNY transportation permit.
-The FDNY transportation permit sticker must be displayed on the vehicle
✔✔Permits - ✔✔-not all are transferable
-any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy or ownership requires that a new permit
be issued
-The certificate of fitness holder is responsible for making sure that all fire safety
regulations and procedures are obeyed on the premises
✔✔What should be readily available on the premise for inspection by fire department
representatives..? - ✔✔Any and all permits
✔✔Hot work authorization (hot work program permit) - ✔✔-required for any project
conducted on premises involving hot work operations
-not issued by FDNY
-must be signed and issued by the responsible person and must be available for
inspection by any representative of the fire department during the performance of the
work and for 48 hours after the work is complete
- this should not be issued unless the individuals conducting such operations are
capable of performing such operations safely
✔✔Fire Guard - ✔✔A person holding a certificate of fitness for such purposes , who is
trained in and responsible for maintaining a fire watch and performed fire safety duties
as may be prescribed by the commissioner
✔✔Fire Watch - ✔✔A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and
systematic surveillance of a building or portion thereof by one or more qualified
individuals for the purposes of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early
signs of fire, raising an alarm of fire and notifying the department.
✔✔Hot work - ✔✔Cutting, welding, thermit welding, brazing, soldering, grinding, thermal
spraying, thawing pipe, cad welding, installation of torch-applied system, or any other
similar operation or activity
✔✔Hot work area - ✔✔The area exposed to sparks, hot slag, radiant heat, or
convective heat as a result of hot work
✔✔Hot work equipment - ✔✔Electric or gas welding or cutting equipment used for hot
work
,✔✔Hot Work Program Authorizations - ✔✔Authorization issued by the responsible
person under a hot work program allowing welding or other hot work to be performed at
the premises
✔✔NFPA - ✔✔-National Fire Protection Association
-world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety
-NFPA develops, publishes and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and
standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks
✔✔Responsbile person - ✔✔A person trained in the fire safety hazards associated with
hot work, and in the necessary and appropriate measures to minimize those hazards,
who is designated by the owner of a premise to authorize the performance of hot work
at the premises
✔✔Torch Applied Roof-System - ✔✔Bituminous roofing systems using membranes that
are adhered by heating with a torch and melting asphalt back coating instead of
mopping hot asphalt for adhesion.
✔✔Causes of fires... - ✔✔-usually note the flame
-usually thousands of sparks and pieces of hot metal that are generated when using the
torch
-the sparks and pieces of hot metal are all possible sources of ignition
-sparks and pieces of hot metal are the source of ignition in about 60% of all fires in the
industrial occupancies
✔✔Hot work operation with citywide permit - ✔✔-the owner of the premises of the hot
work operation areas must be notified in writing by the citywide permit holder at least 48
hours before the hot work is to be started
✔✔All hot work operations - ✔✔-owner of the hot work operation areas must designate
a responsible person
-the responsible person must ensure that the hot work is performed in compliance with
the terms and conditions of the permit
-the person should inspect the hot work site prior to issuing the hot work authorization to
ensure that it is a fire safe area
-he/she need to periodically monitor the work as it is performed to ensure no fire safety
hazards
-hot work operations must be conducted under the gerbil supervision of the responsible
person
✔✔Before hot work is authorized and at least once per day while authorization is in
effect.... - ✔✔the hot work area shall be inspected by the responsible person to ensure
that it is a fire safe area
, ✔✔Pre-hot work check - ✔✔-must be conducted by responsible person before hot work
authorization and at least once per day
-check reports must be kept at worksite during work, made available by FDNY rep
-must be maintained on premises for a minimum of 48 hours after work is complete
✔✔A pre-hot work check must verify the following - ✔✔1-the hot work equip. is in good
working order
2-the hot work area is clear of combustibles and flammable solids
(35 feet rule and 25 feet rule)
3-exposed construction is of noncombustible materials, or if combustible, is protected
4-openings are protected
5-hot work area floors are clear of combustible waste accumulation
6-fire watch personnel, where required, are assigned
7-approved actions have been taken to prevent accidental activation of fire
extinguishing systems and detection equipment (sprinkler protection and fire detection
systems)
8-portable fire extinguishers and fire hoses (where provided) are operable and available
9-all persons performing hot work possess certificates of fitness, where such certificates
are required
10-all persons performing hot work requiring a permit possess a site-specific permit or
citywide permit, authorizing such work
✔✔25 feet rule for other hot work operation - ✔✔all other hot work operations shall be
conducted at least 25 feet from combustible materials and combustible waste shall be
provided with appropriate shielding to prevent sparks, slag, or heat from igniting
exposed combustibles
✔✔35 feet rule for cutting and welding operation - ✔✔hot work operations involving
cutting or welding shall be conducted at least 35 feet from combustible materials and
combustible waste shall be provided with appropriate shielding to prevent sparks, slag,
or heat from igniting exposed combustibles
✔✔Gas torch operations precautions - ✔✔-each person must operate only one torch at
a time and such torch must not be left unattended while ignited
-the torch equip should only be used for the purpose for which it was intended
-it should not be used for any tricks or stunts
✔✔Protection of combustibles - ✔✔-areas designed for hot work operations shall have
floors with noncombustible surfaces
-paper, wood shavings, straw and fabric are examples of combustible materials
-hot work operations involving cutting or welding shall be conducted at least 35 feet
away from combustible materials and combustible waste or shall be provided with
appropriate shielding to prevent sparks, slag or heat from igniting combustibles
ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Transportation permit - ✔✔-authorizes the permit holder to transport, pick up and
deliver hazardous materials. Any person who transports any hazardous material in the
quantity of requiring a FDNY permit has to apply for a FDNY transportation permit.
-The FDNY transportation permit sticker must be displayed on the vehicle
✔✔Permits - ✔✔-not all are transferable
-any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy or ownership requires that a new permit
be issued
-The certificate of fitness holder is responsible for making sure that all fire safety
regulations and procedures are obeyed on the premises
✔✔What should be readily available on the premise for inspection by fire department
representatives..? - ✔✔Any and all permits
✔✔Hot work authorization (hot work program permit) - ✔✔-required for any project
conducted on premises involving hot work operations
-not issued by FDNY
-must be signed and issued by the responsible person and must be available for
inspection by any representative of the fire department during the performance of the
work and for 48 hours after the work is complete
- this should not be issued unless the individuals conducting such operations are
capable of performing such operations safely
✔✔Fire Guard - ✔✔A person holding a certificate of fitness for such purposes , who is
trained in and responsible for maintaining a fire watch and performed fire safety duties
as may be prescribed by the commissioner
✔✔Fire Watch - ✔✔A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and
systematic surveillance of a building or portion thereof by one or more qualified
individuals for the purposes of identifying and controlling fire hazards, detecting early
signs of fire, raising an alarm of fire and notifying the department.
✔✔Hot work - ✔✔Cutting, welding, thermit welding, brazing, soldering, grinding, thermal
spraying, thawing pipe, cad welding, installation of torch-applied system, or any other
similar operation or activity
✔✔Hot work area - ✔✔The area exposed to sparks, hot slag, radiant heat, or
convective heat as a result of hot work
✔✔Hot work equipment - ✔✔Electric or gas welding or cutting equipment used for hot
work
,✔✔Hot Work Program Authorizations - ✔✔Authorization issued by the responsible
person under a hot work program allowing welding or other hot work to be performed at
the premises
✔✔NFPA - ✔✔-National Fire Protection Association
-world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety
-NFPA develops, publishes and disseminates more than 300 consensus codes and
standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks
✔✔Responsbile person - ✔✔A person trained in the fire safety hazards associated with
hot work, and in the necessary and appropriate measures to minimize those hazards,
who is designated by the owner of a premise to authorize the performance of hot work
at the premises
✔✔Torch Applied Roof-System - ✔✔Bituminous roofing systems using membranes that
are adhered by heating with a torch and melting asphalt back coating instead of
mopping hot asphalt for adhesion.
✔✔Causes of fires... - ✔✔-usually note the flame
-usually thousands of sparks and pieces of hot metal that are generated when using the
torch
-the sparks and pieces of hot metal are all possible sources of ignition
-sparks and pieces of hot metal are the source of ignition in about 60% of all fires in the
industrial occupancies
✔✔Hot work operation with citywide permit - ✔✔-the owner of the premises of the hot
work operation areas must be notified in writing by the citywide permit holder at least 48
hours before the hot work is to be started
✔✔All hot work operations - ✔✔-owner of the hot work operation areas must designate
a responsible person
-the responsible person must ensure that the hot work is performed in compliance with
the terms and conditions of the permit
-the person should inspect the hot work site prior to issuing the hot work authorization to
ensure that it is a fire safe area
-he/she need to periodically monitor the work as it is performed to ensure no fire safety
hazards
-hot work operations must be conducted under the gerbil supervision of the responsible
person
✔✔Before hot work is authorized and at least once per day while authorization is in
effect.... - ✔✔the hot work area shall be inspected by the responsible person to ensure
that it is a fire safe area
, ✔✔Pre-hot work check - ✔✔-must be conducted by responsible person before hot work
authorization and at least once per day
-check reports must be kept at worksite during work, made available by FDNY rep
-must be maintained on premises for a minimum of 48 hours after work is complete
✔✔A pre-hot work check must verify the following - ✔✔1-the hot work equip. is in good
working order
2-the hot work area is clear of combustibles and flammable solids
(35 feet rule and 25 feet rule)
3-exposed construction is of noncombustible materials, or if combustible, is protected
4-openings are protected
5-hot work area floors are clear of combustible waste accumulation
6-fire watch personnel, where required, are assigned
7-approved actions have been taken to prevent accidental activation of fire
extinguishing systems and detection equipment (sprinkler protection and fire detection
systems)
8-portable fire extinguishers and fire hoses (where provided) are operable and available
9-all persons performing hot work possess certificates of fitness, where such certificates
are required
10-all persons performing hot work requiring a permit possess a site-specific permit or
citywide permit, authorizing such work
✔✔25 feet rule for other hot work operation - ✔✔all other hot work operations shall be
conducted at least 25 feet from combustible materials and combustible waste shall be
provided with appropriate shielding to prevent sparks, slag, or heat from igniting
exposed combustibles
✔✔35 feet rule for cutting and welding operation - ✔✔hot work operations involving
cutting or welding shall be conducted at least 35 feet from combustible materials and
combustible waste shall be provided with appropriate shielding to prevent sparks, slag,
or heat from igniting exposed combustibles
✔✔Gas torch operations precautions - ✔✔-each person must operate only one torch at
a time and such torch must not be left unattended while ignited
-the torch equip should only be used for the purpose for which it was intended
-it should not be used for any tricks or stunts
✔✔Protection of combustibles - ✔✔-areas designed for hot work operations shall have
floors with noncombustible surfaces
-paper, wood shavings, straw and fabric are examples of combustible materials
-hot work operations involving cutting or welding shall be conducted at least 35 feet
away from combustible materials and combustible waste or shall be provided with
appropriate shielding to prevent sparks, slag or heat from igniting combustibles
