FDNY E15
FDNY E15 MAGAZINE KEEPER EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
,FDNY E15
1.
What is the primary purpose of an explosives magazine under
FDNY rules?
A. To manufacture explosives
B. To test explosive materials
C. To store explosive materials safely
D. To transport explosives
C. To store explosive materials safely
Rationale: The magazine’s purpose is controlled, compliant
storage—not production or testing.
2.
,Which FDNY Code chapter governs explosives storage
requirements?
A. Chapter 3
B. Chapter 33
C. Chapter 28
D. Chapter 15
B. Chapter 33
Rationale: Chapter 33 addresses explosives, blasting agents, and
storage requirements.
3.
A Magazine Keeper Certificate of Fitness is required for
individuals who:
A. Supervise office employees
B. Guard an explosives site
C. Oversee and maintain explosive storage magazines
D. Transport explosives off-site
C. Oversee and maintain explosive storage magazines
Rationale: The certificate authorizes oversight of safe
magazine management.
4.
Who must ensure daily inspections of the magazine are
documented?
A. Any worker
B. The Certificate of Fitness holder
C. The project manager
D. FDNY inspectors
, B. The Certificate of Fitness holder
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Rationale: The C of F holder is responsible for compliance
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documentation.
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5.
Which of the following must be kept on-site for FDNY review?
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A. Personal ID only
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B. Weather logs
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C. Magazine inventory and inspection records
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D. Transport manifests
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C. Magazine inventory and inspection records
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Rationale: FDNY rules require accessible records for
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accountability.
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6.
What condition must magazines maintain at all times?
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A. Fully open ventilation
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B. Locked and secured
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C. Doors left ajar
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D. Unmonitored access
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B. Locked and secured
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Rationale: Preventing unauthorized access is a core safety
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requirement.
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7.
Unauthorized entry into a magazine is considered: v v v v v v
A. A minor violation
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B. Acceptable during breaks
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FDNY E15 MAGAZINE KEEPER EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
,FDNY E15
1.
What is the primary purpose of an explosives magazine under
FDNY rules?
A. To manufacture explosives
B. To test explosive materials
C. To store explosive materials safely
D. To transport explosives
C. To store explosive materials safely
Rationale: The magazine’s purpose is controlled, compliant
storage—not production or testing.
2.
,Which FDNY Code chapter governs explosives storage
requirements?
A. Chapter 3
B. Chapter 33
C. Chapter 28
D. Chapter 15
B. Chapter 33
Rationale: Chapter 33 addresses explosives, blasting agents, and
storage requirements.
3.
A Magazine Keeper Certificate of Fitness is required for
individuals who:
A. Supervise office employees
B. Guard an explosives site
C. Oversee and maintain explosive storage magazines
D. Transport explosives off-site
C. Oversee and maintain explosive storage magazines
Rationale: The certificate authorizes oversight of safe
magazine management.
4.
Who must ensure daily inspections of the magazine are
documented?
A. Any worker
B. The Certificate of Fitness holder
C. The project manager
D. FDNY inspectors
, B. The Certificate of Fitness holder
v v v v v
Rationale: The C of F holder is responsible for compliance
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documentation.
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5.
Which of the following must be kept on-site for FDNY review?
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A. Personal ID only
v v v
B. Weather logs
v v
C. Magazine inventory and inspection records
v v v v v
D. Transport manifests
v v
C. Magazine inventory and inspection records
v v v v v
Rationale: FDNY rules require accessible records for
v v v v v v
accountability.
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6.
What condition must magazines maintain at all times?
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A. Fully open ventilation
v v v
B. Locked and secured
v v v
C. Doors left ajar
v v v
D. Unmonitored access
v v
B. Locked and secured
v v v
Rationale: Preventing unauthorized access is a core safety
v v v v v v v
requirement.
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7.
Unauthorized entry into a magazine is considered: v v v v v v
A. A minor violation
v v v
B. Acceptable during breaks
v v v