FDNY A-49 Study Set Questions
& Correct Answers
An FDNY permit is required to use handle or store level (1 2 3) aerosols over how many pounds?
- correct answer ✔✔100 pounds
Is it legal to manufacture any level of aerosols in NYC? - correct answer ✔✔NO!
Personal supervision - correct answer ✔✔C of F holder must be on the premise at the time of
handling and use of aerosols
what is the weight limit (in fl) oz of which it becomes unlawful to use handle or store aerosol
cans and glass/plastic bottles - correct answer ✔✔Cans: 33.8 Fl oz
bottles: 4 fl oz
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - correct answer ✔✔sheet that provides information on the safe use of
and hazards of chemicals, as well as emergency steps to take in the event chemicals are
splashed, sprayed, or ingested
Aerosols - correct answer ✔✔Any product dispensed by propellants, 3 levels of classifications
Level 1 aerosols - correct answer ✔✔lowest level, usually waterbased (0 - 8600 BTU)
Level 2 aerosols - correct answer ✔✔8600 - 13000 BTU
usually ALCOHOL based
& Correct Answers
An FDNY permit is required to use handle or store level (1 2 3) aerosols over how many pounds?
- correct answer ✔✔100 pounds
Is it legal to manufacture any level of aerosols in NYC? - correct answer ✔✔NO!
Personal supervision - correct answer ✔✔C of F holder must be on the premise at the time of
handling and use of aerosols
what is the weight limit (in fl) oz of which it becomes unlawful to use handle or store aerosol
cans and glass/plastic bottles - correct answer ✔✔Cans: 33.8 Fl oz
bottles: 4 fl oz
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) - correct answer ✔✔sheet that provides information on the safe use of
and hazards of chemicals, as well as emergency steps to take in the event chemicals are
splashed, sprayed, or ingested
Aerosols - correct answer ✔✔Any product dispensed by propellants, 3 levels of classifications
Level 1 aerosols - correct answer ✔✔lowest level, usually waterbased (0 - 8600 BTU)
Level 2 aerosols - correct answer ✔✔8600 - 13000 BTU
usually ALCOHOL based
