FDNY COF P-98 Fuel-Oil Piping
& Storage System |
Certification Exam
2026 - 2027
(Verified Questions & Answers)
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,1.- Where generally Fuel-oil is used in buildings? Is used in Stationary Equipment
What purposes? 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 - P-98 and maintain all qualifications and comply w/ requirements applicable
in the building from one floor to another? 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 A stationary fuel-oil storage tank, related piping, that is installed on the lowest
Shall be under the GENERAL SUPERVISION of P-98: 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 Weekly
Fuel-oil storage tanks and piping shall be inspected for any
evidence of leaks
6.- Supervision of Fuel-Oil Piping & Storage Operation Periodic Inspection and Testing of tanks and piping
Shall be under the PERSONAL SUPERVISION of P-98
COF
8.- Maintenance Requirements Weekly
Fuel-oil storage tanks shall have their float switches tested
to ensure that they are in good working order at least
9.- Licences & Certificates a) Certificate of Compliance has been issued by NYCDOB
No oil burning equipment may operated until b) Air pollution control code requirements NYCDEP
c) Permit for the Storage & use of fuel-oil issued by FDNY
10.- Licences & Certificates The COF is required for all existing and new buildings where fuel is being
Pursuant to the New NYC Fire Code & Mechanical Codes transported from the lowest levels to tanks or equipment on upper floors
stated that
11.- Oil Circulation in the System The process of oil circulation from the tank at the lowest floor of a building to
Diagram #1 the burner on the floor above such floor through the pump.
12.- Oil Circulation in the System Provides the supply of oil for combustion in the oil burner. It is inside a dike.
Oil storage tank 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 Circulates the oil throughout the system. Dirt and sediment are present in the
A Suction pump 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 Has to be 6 inches from the bottom of the tank for sediments not to be
The Suction Line 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 Electrically operated and will open or close the line leading to the atomizer
Main Fuel Valve 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 Oil circulates through the piping system back to the storage tank through the
A Back Pressure Relief Valve oil return line. A back pressure relief valve is provided for safety if the
pressure becomes too great. Day tanks may be located throughout the
building above the lowest floor
17.- Oil Circulation in the System Required for each day tank to supply each floor. In case of a leak in the
A Separate Pump piping, leak collector is provided. Leak collector is stored by the storage tank.
It has a oil level gauge which shows the amount collected
18.- Oil Circulation in the System A gauge will show how much fuel oil is inside a main storage tank/day tank.
Level Gauge
19.- Oil Burner Operation Is the chemical union of the oxygen in the air with combustible elements in
Combustion fuel-oil (hydrogen and carbon). The end result of this process is the
production of heat energy
20.- Oil Burner Operation Used to liberate heat energy from fuel-oil. Oil burners are the principal
Oil Firing Equipment components of the oil firing equipment and provide the means of supporting
the process of combustion.
21.- Oil Burner Operation Carbon and hydrogen. During the combustion process, the carbon content of
Two principal elements of fuel-oil fuel-oil (about 85%) unites with the oxygen in the air and forms carbon
dioxide and carbon monoxide. The hydrogen content of the oil (about 14%)
unites with the oxygen and produces water. The objective is to have a
complete combustion process
22.- Oil Burner Operation It must be changed to a gas or vapor and mixed with air
In order to support combustion
& Storage System |
Certification Exam
2026 - 2027
(Verified Questions & Answers)
A+ Grade Guaranteed
,1.- Where generally Fuel-oil is used in buildings? Is used in Stationary Equipment
What purposes? 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 - P-98 and maintain all qualifications and comply w/ requirements applicable
in the building from one floor to another? 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 A stationary fuel-oil storage tank, related piping, that is installed on the lowest
Shall be under the GENERAL SUPERVISION of P-98: 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 Weekly
Fuel-oil storage tanks and piping shall be inspected for any
evidence of leaks
6.- Supervision of Fuel-Oil Piping & Storage Operation Periodic Inspection and Testing of tanks and piping
Shall be under the PERSONAL SUPERVISION of P-98
COF
8.- Maintenance Requirements Weekly
Fuel-oil storage tanks shall have their float switches tested
to ensure that they are in good working order at least
9.- Licences & Certificates a) Certificate of Compliance has been issued by NYCDOB
No oil burning equipment may operated until b) Air pollution control code requirements NYCDEP
c) Permit for the Storage & use of fuel-oil issued by FDNY
10.- Licences & Certificates The COF is required for all existing and new buildings where fuel is being
Pursuant to the New NYC Fire Code & Mechanical Codes transported from the lowest levels to tanks or equipment on upper floors
stated that
11.- Oil Circulation in the System The process of oil circulation from the tank at the lowest floor of a building to
Diagram #1 the burner on the floor above such floor through the pump.
12.- Oil Circulation in the System Provides the supply of oil for combustion in the oil burner. It is inside a dike.
Oil storage tank 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 Circulates the oil throughout the system. Dirt and sediment are present in the
A Suction pump 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 Has to be 6 inches from the bottom of the tank for sediments not to be
The Suction Line 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 Electrically operated and will open or close the line leading to the atomizer
Main Fuel Valve 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 Oil circulates through the piping system back to the storage tank through the
A Back Pressure Relief Valve oil return line. A back pressure relief valve is provided for safety if the
pressure becomes too great. Day tanks may be located throughout the
building above the lowest floor
17.- Oil Circulation in the System Required for each day tank to supply each floor. In case of a leak in the
A Separate Pump piping, leak collector is provided. Leak collector is stored by the storage tank.
It has a oil level gauge which shows the amount collected
18.- Oil Circulation in the System A gauge will show how much fuel oil is inside a main storage tank/day tank.
Level Gauge
19.- Oil Burner Operation Is the chemical union of the oxygen in the air with combustible elements in
Combustion fuel-oil (hydrogen and carbon). The end result of this process is the
production of heat energy
20.- Oil Burner Operation Used to liberate heat energy from fuel-oil. Oil burners are the principal
Oil Firing Equipment components of the oil firing equipment and provide the means of supporting
the process of combustion.
21.- Oil Burner Operation Carbon and hydrogen. During the combustion process, the carbon content of
Two principal elements of fuel-oil fuel-oil (about 85%) unites with the oxygen in the air and forms carbon
dioxide and carbon monoxide. The hydrogen content of the oil (about 14%)
unites with the oxygen and produces water. The objective is to have a
complete combustion process
22.- Oil Burner Operation It must be changed to a gas or vapor and mixed with air
In order to support combustion
