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FDNY CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS P-98 (SUPERVISION OF FUEL-OIL PIPING
AND STORAGE SYSTEMS) NEWEST UPDATED EXAM 2026 – 2027 SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION)
1. Which New York City code chapters provide the primary regulatory basis for the
P-98 Certificate of Fitness examination content?
A. The NYC Electrical Code and the NYC Plumbing Code
B. Chapter 6 of the NYC Fire Code and Chapter 13 of the NYC Mechanical Code
C. The NYC Health Code and the NYC Administrative Code
D. The NYC Zoning Resolution and the NYC Building Code
Answer: B
Rationale: The P-98 study material is drawn from Chapter 6 of the NYC Fire Code and
Chapter 13 of the NYC Mechanical Code.
2. What is the specific scope of authority granted to a holder of the P-98 Certificate
of Fitness?
A. To install new fuel-oil piping systems in buildings under construction
B. To supervise the fuel-oil transfer in a building from one floor to another
C. To inspect and certify fire alarm systems in commercial occupancies
D. To operate oil burners in one- and two-family residential dwellings
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Answer: B
Rationale: The P-98 Certificate of Fitness is required to supervise the fuel-oil transfer in
a building from one floor to another.
3. Which statement most accurately describes the geographic and personal
validity of a P-98 Certificate of Fitness?
A. It is valid at any building in New York City regardless of the holder’s employer
B. It is valid only at the specific location and for the specific person to whom it is issued
C. It is valid throughout the borough in which it was issued
D. It is valid at any building owned by the same corporation
Answer: B
Rationale: The P-98 Certificate of Fitness is premise-related and valid only at a specific
location and for the specific person to whom it is issued.
4. In FDNY study materials and regulations, what does the word “shall” generally
signify?
A. A recommended best practice that may be adopted at the owner’s discretion
B. A requirement of the Fire Code or the FDNY that must be followed
C. An optional guideline intended for reference only
D. A suggestion that applies only to new construction
Answer: B
Rationale: “Shall” denotes a mandatory requirement of the Fire Code or the FDNY.
5. In FDNY study materials and regulations, what does the word “should” generally
signify?
A. A codified legal mandate enforceable by penalty
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B. Policies, procedures, and/or best practices recommended by the FDNY
C. A requirement that applies only to high-rise buildings
D. A prohibition that carries automatic license revocation
Answer: B
Rationale: “Should” refers to recommended policies, procedures, or best practices
that may not be codified requirements.
6. What is the renewal cycle for the P-98 Certificate of Fitness before renewal is
required?
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Five years
Answer: C
Rationale: The P-98 Certificate of Fitness must be renewed every three years.
7. What is the fee for a new P-98 Certificate of Fitness application according to
FDNY published information?
A. $15
B. $25
C. $50
D. $100
Answer: B
Rationale: The new application fee for the P-98 is $25, while the renewal fee is $15.
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8. What is the fee for renewal of an existing P-98 Certificate of Fitness?
A. $15
B. $25
C. $50
D. $75
Answer: A
Rationale: The renewal fee for the P-98 Certificate of Fitness is $15.
9. How many multiple-choice questions are on the official P-98 Certificate of
Fitness written examination?
A. 25 questions
B. 35 questions
C. 50 questions
D. 100 questions
Answer: B
Rationale: The P-98 exam consists of 35 multiple-choice questions.
10. What is the time limit for completing the 35-question P-98 Certificate of Fitness
examination?
A. 35 minutes
B. 45 minutes
C. 53 minutes
D. 60 minutes
Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants have 53 minutes to complete the 35-question test.
FDNY CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS P-98 (SUPERVISION OF FUEL-OIL PIPING
AND STORAGE SYSTEMS) NEWEST UPDATED EXAM 2026 – 2027 SOLVED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GRADED A+ (LATEST VERSION)
1. Which New York City code chapters provide the primary regulatory basis for the
P-98 Certificate of Fitness examination content?
A. The NYC Electrical Code and the NYC Plumbing Code
B. Chapter 6 of the NYC Fire Code and Chapter 13 of the NYC Mechanical Code
C. The NYC Health Code and the NYC Administrative Code
D. The NYC Zoning Resolution and the NYC Building Code
Answer: B
Rationale: The P-98 study material is drawn from Chapter 6 of the NYC Fire Code and
Chapter 13 of the NYC Mechanical Code.
2. What is the specific scope of authority granted to a holder of the P-98 Certificate
of Fitness?
A. To install new fuel-oil piping systems in buildings under construction
B. To supervise the fuel-oil transfer in a building from one floor to another
C. To inspect and certify fire alarm systems in commercial occupancies
D. To operate oil burners in one- and two-family residential dwellings
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Answer: B
Rationale: The P-98 Certificate of Fitness is required to supervise the fuel-oil transfer in
a building from one floor to another.
3. Which statement most accurately describes the geographic and personal
validity of a P-98 Certificate of Fitness?
A. It is valid at any building in New York City regardless of the holder’s employer
B. It is valid only at the specific location and for the specific person to whom it is issued
C. It is valid throughout the borough in which it was issued
D. It is valid at any building owned by the same corporation
Answer: B
Rationale: The P-98 Certificate of Fitness is premise-related and valid only at a specific
location and for the specific person to whom it is issued.
4. In FDNY study materials and regulations, what does the word “shall” generally
signify?
A. A recommended best practice that may be adopted at the owner’s discretion
B. A requirement of the Fire Code or the FDNY that must be followed
C. An optional guideline intended for reference only
D. A suggestion that applies only to new construction
Answer: B
Rationale: “Shall” denotes a mandatory requirement of the Fire Code or the FDNY.
5. In FDNY study materials and regulations, what does the word “should” generally
signify?
A. A codified legal mandate enforceable by penalty
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B. Policies, procedures, and/or best practices recommended by the FDNY
C. A requirement that applies only to high-rise buildings
D. A prohibition that carries automatic license revocation
Answer: B
Rationale: “Should” refers to recommended policies, procedures, or best practices
that may not be codified requirements.
6. What is the renewal cycle for the P-98 Certificate of Fitness before renewal is
required?
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Five years
Answer: C
Rationale: The P-98 Certificate of Fitness must be renewed every three years.
7. What is the fee for a new P-98 Certificate of Fitness application according to
FDNY published information?
A. $15
B. $25
C. $50
D. $100
Answer: B
Rationale: The new application fee for the P-98 is $25, while the renewal fee is $15.
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8. What is the fee for renewal of an existing P-98 Certificate of Fitness?
A. $15
B. $25
C. $50
D. $75
Answer: A
Rationale: The renewal fee for the P-98 Certificate of Fitness is $15.
9. How many multiple-choice questions are on the official P-98 Certificate of
Fitness written examination?
A. 25 questions
B. 35 questions
C. 50 questions
D. 100 questions
Answer: B
Rationale: The P-98 exam consists of 35 multiple-choice questions.
10. What is the time limit for completing the 35-question P-98 Certificate of Fitness
examination?
A. 35 minutes
B. 45 minutes
C. 53 minutes
D. 60 minutes
Answer: C
Rationale: Applicants have 53 minutes to complete the 35-question test.
