FDNY S-92 EXAM EXAM SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE Q&A SET WITH FULL
SOLUTIONS
⫸ What types of fuel require an FDNY permit for portable space
heaters? Answer: Combustible liquids, compressed natural gas (CNG),
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and piped natural gas (except in Group
R-3 occupancies).
⫸ Who must supervise the handling and use of portable fueled space
heaters at construction sites? Answer: A person holding an S-92
certificate of fitness.
⫸ What is the role of the Construction Site Fire Safety Manager
(CSFSM) regarding portable space heaters? Answer: Ensure valid
FDNY permits are issued, the S-92 Certificate of Fitness holder is
present, and all applicable standards and rules are complied with.
⫸ What is required for the storage of LPG/CNG containers? Answer: It
must be under the general supervision of a W-44/G-44 Certificate of
Fitness holder.
⫸ What is the required clearance from combustibles for portable fueled
space heaters? Answer: At least 5 feet from any building, combustible
decorations, exits, and similar combustible attachments.
, ⫸ What must be done before refueling portable fueled space heaters?
Answer: They must be shut down and cooled to the touch.
⫸ What is an escape hatch in the context of using portable fuel-fired
heaters during concrete placement? Answer: An escape hatch extending
from the floor where concrete is placed to at least one story below,
located near the center of the building.
⫸ What is the exception to the requirement for an escape hatch during
concrete placement? Answer: An escape hatch is not required if at least
one permanent stairway is available and enclosed with a fire-rated
enclosure.
⫸ What are the specifications for ladders in the escape hatch? Answer:
At least two fixed, vertical ladders enclosed in a metal shield, extending
from 3 feet above the floor to at least two stories below or to the ground
floor.
⫸ What materials are required for decking over the shield space in the
escape hatch? Answer: 2-inch or heavier planking covered with plywood
or sheet metal to make the decking smoke tight.
⫸ When can portable oil-fueled space heaters be used at construction
sites? Answer: During the heating season from October 15 to May 30,
and at other times as authorized by permit.
COMPLETE Q&A SET WITH FULL
SOLUTIONS
⫸ What types of fuel require an FDNY permit for portable space
heaters? Answer: Combustible liquids, compressed natural gas (CNG),
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and piped natural gas (except in Group
R-3 occupancies).
⫸ Who must supervise the handling and use of portable fueled space
heaters at construction sites? Answer: A person holding an S-92
certificate of fitness.
⫸ What is the role of the Construction Site Fire Safety Manager
(CSFSM) regarding portable space heaters? Answer: Ensure valid
FDNY permits are issued, the S-92 Certificate of Fitness holder is
present, and all applicable standards and rules are complied with.
⫸ What is required for the storage of LPG/CNG containers? Answer: It
must be under the general supervision of a W-44/G-44 Certificate of
Fitness holder.
⫸ What is the required clearance from combustibles for portable fueled
space heaters? Answer: At least 5 feet from any building, combustible
decorations, exits, and similar combustible attachments.
, ⫸ What must be done before refueling portable fueled space heaters?
Answer: They must be shut down and cooled to the touch.
⫸ What is an escape hatch in the context of using portable fuel-fired
heaters during concrete placement? Answer: An escape hatch extending
from the floor where concrete is placed to at least one story below,
located near the center of the building.
⫸ What is the exception to the requirement for an escape hatch during
concrete placement? Answer: An escape hatch is not required if at least
one permanent stairway is available and enclosed with a fire-rated
enclosure.
⫸ What are the specifications for ladders in the escape hatch? Answer:
At least two fixed, vertical ladders enclosed in a metal shield, extending
from 3 feet above the floor to at least two stories below or to the ground
floor.
⫸ What materials are required for decking over the shield space in the
escape hatch? Answer: 2-inch or heavier planking covered with plywood
or sheet metal to make the decking smoke tight.
⫸ When can portable oil-fueled space heaters be used at construction
sites? Answer: During the heating season from October 15 to May 30,
and at other times as authorized by permit.
