FDNY COF P-98 COMPLETE EXAM WITH HIGH-YIELD
QUESTIONS, DETAILED ANSWER EXPLANATIONS AND
RATIONALES, FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS, OPERATIONAL
PROCEDURES, EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTOCOLS, CODE
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS
,TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES, AND COMPREHENSIVE
CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS EXAM PREPARATION TOOLS –
2026/2027 LATEST UPDATED EDITION
1.- Where generally Fuel-oil is used in buildings?
What purposes?
Is used in Stationary Equipment
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?
- 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:
,Policies, procedures and/or best practices recommended by the FDNY, and
may not be a codified requirement.
4.- The use of the word shall refers to:
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:
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
7.- Maintenance Requirements
Fuel-oil storage tanks and piping shall be inspected for any evidence of leaks
Weekly
6.- Supervision of Fuel-Oil Piping & Storage Operation Shall be under the
PERSONAL SUPERVISION of P-98 COF
Periodic Inspection and Testing of tanks and piping
8.- Maintenance Requirements
Fuel-oil storage tanks shall have their float switches tested to ensure that they
are in good working order at least
Weekly
9.- Licences & Certificates
,No oil burning equipment may operated until
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
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 #1
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.
12.- Oil Circulation in the System
Oil storage tank
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
13.- Oil Circulation in the System
A Suction pump
, 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.
14.- Oil Circulation in the System
The Suction Line
Has to be 6 inches from the bottom of the tank for sediments not to be
absorbed. The vacuum gauge is a device that measures pressure below
atmospheric pressure. Excessive vacuum readings 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. This permits the
operator to clean the filter/strainer or to perform other maintenance
15.- Oil Circulation in the System
Main Fuel Valve
Electrically operated and will open or close the line leading to the atomizer
only for oil burners. It will shut down the burner system if there is a failure of
ignition or combustion.
16.- Oil Circulation in the System
A Back Pressure Relief Valve
Oil circulates through the piping system back to the storage tank through the
oil return line. A back pressure relief valve is provided for safety if the
QUESTIONS, DETAILED ANSWER EXPLANATIONS AND
RATIONALES, FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS, OPERATIONAL
PROCEDURES, EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROTOCOLS, CODE
COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS
,TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES, AND COMPREHENSIVE
CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS EXAM PREPARATION TOOLS –
2026/2027 LATEST UPDATED EDITION
1.- Where generally Fuel-oil is used in buildings?
What purposes?
Is used in Stationary Equipment
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?
- 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:
,Policies, procedures and/or best practices recommended by the FDNY, and
may not be a codified requirement.
4.- The use of the word shall refers to:
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:
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
7.- Maintenance Requirements
Fuel-oil storage tanks and piping shall be inspected for any evidence of leaks
Weekly
6.- Supervision of Fuel-Oil Piping & Storage Operation Shall be under the
PERSONAL SUPERVISION of P-98 COF
Periodic Inspection and Testing of tanks and piping
8.- Maintenance Requirements
Fuel-oil storage tanks shall have their float switches tested to ensure that they
are in good working order at least
Weekly
9.- Licences & Certificates
,No oil burning equipment may operated until
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
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 #1
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.
12.- Oil Circulation in the System
Oil storage tank
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
13.- Oil Circulation in the System
A Suction pump
, 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.
14.- Oil Circulation in the System
The Suction Line
Has to be 6 inches from the bottom of the tank for sediments not to be
absorbed. The vacuum gauge is a device that measures pressure below
atmospheric pressure. Excessive vacuum readings 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. This permits the
operator to clean the filter/strainer or to perform other maintenance
15.- Oil Circulation in the System
Main Fuel Valve
Electrically operated and will open or close the line leading to the atomizer
only for oil burners. It will shut down the burner system if there is a failure of
ignition or combustion.
16.- Oil Circulation in the System
A Back Pressure Relief Valve
Oil circulates through the piping system back to the storage tank through the
oil return line. A back pressure relief valve is provided for safety if the
