FDNY COF P-98 Exam Questions and Latest
Answers
Question 1
1.- Where generally Fuel-oil is used in buildings?
What purposes?
Correct Answer
Is used in Stationary Equipment
Two purposes:
a) Fuel Emergency Generators
b) Fuel Equipment used to heat the building
Question 2
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
Question 3
3.- The use of the word should refers to:
Correct Answer
Policies, procedures and/or best practices recommended by the FDNY, and may
not be a codified requirement.
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,Question 4
4.- The use of the word shall refers to:
Correct Answer
Requirement of the Fire Code or the FDNY
Question 5
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
Question 6
7.- Maintenance Requirements
Fuel-oil storage tanks and piping shall be inspected for any evidence of leaks
Correct Answer
Weekly
Question 7
6.- Supervision of Fuel-Oil Piping & Storage Operation Shall be under the PERSONAL
SUPERVISION of P-98 COF
Correct Answer
Periodic Inspection and Testing of tanks and piping
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,Question 8
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
Question 9
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
Question 10
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
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, Question 11
11.- Oil Circulation in the System
Diagram #1
Correct Answer
The process 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.
Question 12
12.- Oil Circulation in the System
Oil storage tank
Correct Answer
Provides the supply of oil for combustion in the oil burner. It is inside a dike. In
case of a leak the diked area will contain the oil. In its normal condition, #2
fuel-oil is thin and light and is easily pumped through the circulation system
Question 13
- Oil Circulation in the System
A Suction pump
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.
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Answers
Question 1
1.- Where generally Fuel-oil is used in buildings?
What purposes?
Correct Answer
Is used in Stationary Equipment
Two purposes:
a) Fuel Emergency Generators
b) Fuel Equipment used to heat the building
Question 2
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
Question 3
3.- The use of the word should refers to:
Correct Answer
Policies, procedures and/or best practices recommended by the FDNY, and may
not be a codified requirement.
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,Question 4
4.- The use of the word shall refers to:
Correct Answer
Requirement of the Fire Code or the FDNY
Question 5
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
Question 6
7.- Maintenance Requirements
Fuel-oil storage tanks and piping shall be inspected for any evidence of leaks
Correct Answer
Weekly
Question 7
6.- Supervision of Fuel-Oil Piping & Storage Operation Shall be under the PERSONAL
SUPERVISION of P-98 COF
Correct Answer
Periodic Inspection and Testing of tanks and piping
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,Question 8
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
Question 9
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
Question 10
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
Page 3 of 52
, Question 11
11.- Oil Circulation in the System
Diagram #1
Correct Answer
The process 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.
Question 12
12.- Oil Circulation in the System
Oil storage tank
Correct Answer
Provides the supply of oil for combustion in the oil burner. It is inside a dike. In
case of a leak the diked area will contain the oil. In its normal condition, #2
fuel-oil is thin and light and is easily pumped through the circulation system
Question 13
- Oil Circulation in the System
A Suction pump
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.
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