FDNY G60 ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE ANSWER KEY
●● When must an F-60 fire guard be present for torch operations?
Answer: At specific sites like construction
●● Which FDNY Certificate of Fitness is required for fire guards at
construction sites?
Answer: F-60 for torch fire watch
●● What is the primary purpose of a Fire Guard during torch operations?
Answer: Watching for and controlling fire hazards
●● Can an F-60 Certificate holder serve as a fire guard for impairment?
Answer: No, an F-01 COF is required
●● What type of permit is needed for hot work lasting longer than 30
days at one location?
Answer: Site-specific permit
●● How soon before work must the premises owner be notified in
writing (citywide permit)?
, Answer: at least 48 hours before hot work is to be started
●● Who must the Responsible Person notify before starting hot work
with a citywide permit?
Answer: owner of the premises
●● The Responsible Person monitors the work periodically to ensure
what?
Answer: No fire safety hazards exist
●● What must be kept free from oil or grease on oxygen systems?
Answer: Valves, regulators, hoses, fittings
●● What allows for immediate gas shutoff in an emergency?
Answer: Having valves accessible to operator/guard
●● Where must oxygen and fuel gas containers be located relative to hot
work?
Answer: Sufficient distance to protect from heat/sparks
●● What are examples of combustible materials?
Answer: Paper, wood shavings, fabric
COMPLETE ANSWER KEY
●● When must an F-60 fire guard be present for torch operations?
Answer: At specific sites like construction
●● Which FDNY Certificate of Fitness is required for fire guards at
construction sites?
Answer: F-60 for torch fire watch
●● What is the primary purpose of a Fire Guard during torch operations?
Answer: Watching for and controlling fire hazards
●● Can an F-60 Certificate holder serve as a fire guard for impairment?
Answer: No, an F-01 COF is required
●● What type of permit is needed for hot work lasting longer than 30
days at one location?
Answer: Site-specific permit
●● How soon before work must the premises owner be notified in
writing (citywide permit)?
, Answer: at least 48 hours before hot work is to be started
●● Who must the Responsible Person notify before starting hot work
with a citywide permit?
Answer: owner of the premises
●● The Responsible Person monitors the work periodically to ensure
what?
Answer: No fire safety hazards exist
●● What must be kept free from oil or grease on oxygen systems?
Answer: Valves, regulators, hoses, fittings
●● What allows for immediate gas shutoff in an emergency?
Answer: Having valves accessible to operator/guard
●● Where must oxygen and fuel gas containers be located relative to hot
work?
Answer: Sufficient distance to protect from heat/sparks
●● What are examples of combustible materials?
Answer: Paper, wood shavings, fabric
