FDNY S-93 Questions and Answers
Site-specific permit : Correct Answer - authorizes the permit holder to store, handle and use
flammable and
combustible liquids at a specific premises
Permanent permit : Correct Answer - valid for 12 months
only. Every permit or renewal shall require an inspection and shall expire after twelve
months
Temporary permit : Correct Answer - may be valid from one day to 12 months depending
on the
construction/operation needed. For example, a 3-month temporary permit may be
issued to a construction site.
citywide permit : Correct Answer - is valid to store, handle, use, sell or
transport hazardous materials or to conduct an operation at one or more locations
provided the duration of such activity at any individual location does not exceed 30 days.
a permit is required to : Correct Answer - To store, handle or use amounts of Class I liquids,
other than paints, varnishes,
lacquers, gasoline and other petroleum-based Class I liquids, in excess of 5 gallons,
except that a permit is not required for the storage or use of Class I liquids in the
fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft
a permit is required to : Correct Answer - store, handle or use amounts of gasoline and
other petroleum-based Class I
liquids other than paints, varnishes and lacquers, in excess of 2½ gallons,
permit needed to : Correct Answer - store, handle or use amounts in excess of 20 gallons of
Class I, Class II or
, Class III liquids having a flash point of 300°F or less that are commonly used for
painting, varnishing, staining or other similar purposes,
permit required : Correct Answer - To store, handle or use amounts in excess of 70 gallons
of petroleum based
Class III liquids with a flash point exceeding 300°F
flammable liquids : Correct Answer - Class I A, I B, and I C are examples of
Combustible liquids : Correct Answer - Class II, III A, IIIB
CARGO TANK : Correct Answer - A vehicle other than a railroad tank car or marine
vessel, with a tank
mounted thereon or built as an integral part thereof, used for the transportation of
flammable or combustible liquids, LPG or other hazardous materials, including
selfpropelled
vehicles and full trailers and semi-trailers, with or without motive power, and
carrying part or all of the load.
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID : Correct Answer - Class II. Liquids having a closed cup flash
point at or above 100°F (38°C) and below
140°F (60°C).
Class IIIA. Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or above 140°F (60°C) and
below 200°F (93°C).
Class IIIB. Liquids having closed cup flash points at or above 200°F (93°C).
CONTAINER. : Correct Answer - For solid and liquid hazardous materials, a vessel of 60
gallons (227 L) or
less in capacity used for storage or transportation. For compressed gases, a cylinder,
pressure vessel or tank designed for pressures greater than one atmosphere at 68°F
(20ºC).
Site-specific permit : Correct Answer - authorizes the permit holder to store, handle and use
flammable and
combustible liquids at a specific premises
Permanent permit : Correct Answer - valid for 12 months
only. Every permit or renewal shall require an inspection and shall expire after twelve
months
Temporary permit : Correct Answer - may be valid from one day to 12 months depending
on the
construction/operation needed. For example, a 3-month temporary permit may be
issued to a construction site.
citywide permit : Correct Answer - is valid to store, handle, use, sell or
transport hazardous materials or to conduct an operation at one or more locations
provided the duration of such activity at any individual location does not exceed 30 days.
a permit is required to : Correct Answer - To store, handle or use amounts of Class I liquids,
other than paints, varnishes,
lacquers, gasoline and other petroleum-based Class I liquids, in excess of 5 gallons,
except that a permit is not required for the storage or use of Class I liquids in the
fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft
a permit is required to : Correct Answer - store, handle or use amounts of gasoline and
other petroleum-based Class I
liquids other than paints, varnishes and lacquers, in excess of 2½ gallons,
permit needed to : Correct Answer - store, handle or use amounts in excess of 20 gallons of
Class I, Class II or
, Class III liquids having a flash point of 300°F or less that are commonly used for
painting, varnishing, staining or other similar purposes,
permit required : Correct Answer - To store, handle or use amounts in excess of 70 gallons
of petroleum based
Class III liquids with a flash point exceeding 300°F
flammable liquids : Correct Answer - Class I A, I B, and I C are examples of
Combustible liquids : Correct Answer - Class II, III A, IIIB
CARGO TANK : Correct Answer - A vehicle other than a railroad tank car or marine
vessel, with a tank
mounted thereon or built as an integral part thereof, used for the transportation of
flammable or combustible liquids, LPG or other hazardous materials, including
selfpropelled
vehicles and full trailers and semi-trailers, with or without motive power, and
carrying part or all of the load.
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID : Correct Answer - Class II. Liquids having a closed cup flash
point at or above 100°F (38°C) and below
140°F (60°C).
Class IIIA. Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or above 140°F (60°C) and
below 200°F (93°C).
Class IIIB. Liquids having closed cup flash points at or above 200°F (93°C).
CONTAINER. : Correct Answer - For solid and liquid hazardous materials, a vessel of 60
gallons (227 L) or
less in capacity used for storage or transportation. For compressed gases, a cylinder,
pressure vessel or tank designed for pressures greater than one atmosphere at 68°F
(20ºC).
