Fdny Cof P-98 Exam And Practice Exam Actual Exam 187 Questions And Correct Detailed Answers (Verified Answers) Already Graded A+.

FDNY COF P-98 EXAM AND PRACTICE
EXAM 2025-2026 ACTUAL EXAM 187
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
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1.- Where generally *Fuel-oil is used in buildings?* What purposes?* - CORRECT ANSWER-Is
used in *Stationary Equipments*,

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?* - CORRECT ANSWER-*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: - CORRECT ANSWER-*Polices, procedures and / or
best practices recommended by the FDNY*



4.- The use of the word *shall* refers to: - CORRECT ANSWER-*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: - CORRECT ANSWER-*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? - CORRECT ANSWER-
*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? - CORRECT
ANSWER-*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? - CORRECT ANSWER-*Weekly*



9.- *Licences & Certificates*

*No* oil burning equipment *may operated until?* - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-
*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* - CORRECT ANSWER-

,12.- *Oil Circulation in the System*

What the *oil storage tank* do? - CORRECT ANSWER-*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*? - CORRECT ANSWER-*Is thin and light and is
easily pumped through the circulation system.*



14.- *Oil Circulation in the System*

*What the suction pump do?* - CORRECT ANSWER-*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?* - CORRECT ANSWER-*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?* - CORRECT ANSWER-*A device that measures pressure below
atmospheric pressure.*



17.- *Oil Circulation in the System*

*Excessive vacuum readings* means? - CORRECT ANSWER-*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.?* - CORRECT ANSWER-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* - CORRECT ANSWER-



20.- *Oil Circulation in the System*



*Main Oil Storage Tank Dike* - CORRECT ANSWER-



21.- *Oil Circulation in the System*

How operated the *Main Fuel Valve?* - CORRECT ANSWER-*The main fuel valve is electrically
operated and will open or close the line leading to the atomizer* only for oil burners.



22.- *Oil Circulation in the System*

The *Main Fuel Valve...* - CORRECT ANSWER-*It will SHUT DOWN the burner system if there is
a failure of ignition or combustion*



23.- *Oil Circulation in the System*

*Oil circulates through the piping system back* to....? - CORRECT ANSWER-*The storage tank
through the oil return line*



24.- *Oil Circulation in the System*

For Safety is provide a *Back Pressure Relief Valve* - CORRECT ANSWER-*If the pressure
becomes too great...*