F60 Torch Safety Questions and
Verified Answers
The fire watch for torch operations conducted at the following three locations shall be
conducted by at least one F-60 fire guard: - CORRECT RESPONSE -The fire watch for torch
operations conducted at the following three locations shall be conducted by at least one F-60
fire guard:
The F-60 Certificate of Fitness holder is required to comply with the following FDNY code and
rule sections: - CORRECT RESPONSE -(1) storing, using or handling oxygen and a flammable gas,
or
(2) storing, using or handling any flammable gas (e.g. LPG or CNG or acetylene) in excess of 400
SCF.
or
(3) storing, using or handling any oxidizing gas (e.g. oxygen) in excess of 504 SCF
For LPG, 400 SCF is approximately - CORRECT RESPONSE -47 lbs.
LPG Container Capacities - CORRECT RESPONSE -14.1 oz-54
16.4 oz-46
20 lbs- 3
33.5lb-2
40 lbs-2
100 lbs-1
Portable LPG containers restriction sizes - CORRECT RESPONSE -more than 16.4 oz and CNG
containers with a capacity greater than 8.7 SCF
Portable LPG containers that are more than 16.4 oz and CNG containers with a capacity greater
than 8.7 SCF restricted area - CORRECT RESPONSE -residential occupancies, factory and
industrial occupancies;
educational occupancies; institutional occupancies, except as the commissioner may authorize
by rule.
Use of LPG/Propane on an occupied roof requires - CORRECT RESPONSE -an affidavit from a
licensed professional (Architect or Engineer) stating the roof is constructed of non-combustible
material(s).
, A LPG/CNG permit will not be issued by the FDNY for a stationary LPG/CNG installation located
in - CORRECT RESPONSE -an area where access to piped natural gas from a public utility is
available.
(1) Site-specific permit - CORRECT RESPONSE -Such permit authorizes the permit holder to
store, handle, or use flammable gases, or conduct a torch operation at a specific premises or
location. A site-specific permit may be a permanent permit or a temporary permit.
Site Specific FDNY Permits time lengths - CORRECT RESPONSE -Permanent permits are valid for
12 months only.
Every permits or renewal shall require an inspection and shall expire after twelve months.
Temporary permit may be valid from one day to 12 months depends on the construction
/operation need. For example, a one-week temporary permit may be issued to a construction
job which only takes one week. Normally, a hot work operation (e.g. construction site or hot
work repair) is issued a temporary permit.
(1) Citywide permit - CORRECT RESPONSE -permit authorizes the permit holder to store, handle,
use or sell hazardous materials, or conduct an operation on a citywide basis. A citywide permit
is valid to temporarily store, handle, use or sell hazardous materials or to conduct an operation
at one or more locations subject to the following restrictions:
• The duration of such activity at any individual location does not exceed 30 calendar days and
all hazardous materials associated with such activity are removed from the location at the end
of the workday. Periods of activity in excess of 30 calendar days at any one location shall
require a site-specific permit.
• The quantity of hazardous materials being temporarily stored and used does not exceed 5
gallons of gasoline, or 250 gallons of any other flammable liquid, and 300 gallons of any
combustible liquid. Storage or use of hazardous materials in quantities exceeding these
amounts requires a site-specific permit for each location at which such storage or use occurs.
(1) Transportation permit - CORRECT RESPONSE -permit authorizes the permit holder to
transport, pick up and deliver hazardous materials. Any person who transports any hazardous
material in the quantity of requiring a FDNY permit has to apply for a FDNY transportation
permit. The FDNY transportation permit (sticker) must be displayed on the vehicle
Are all permits transferable? - CORRECT RESPONSE -No and any change in occupancy,
operation, tenancy or ownership requires that a new permit be issued.
The Certificate of Fitness holder is responsible for making sure that - CORRECT RESPONSE -all
fire safety regulations and procedures are obeyed on the premises. Permits shall be readily
available on the premise for inspection by Fire Department representatives.
Verified Answers
The fire watch for torch operations conducted at the following three locations shall be
conducted by at least one F-60 fire guard: - CORRECT RESPONSE -The fire watch for torch
operations conducted at the following three locations shall be conducted by at least one F-60
fire guard:
The F-60 Certificate of Fitness holder is required to comply with the following FDNY code and
rule sections: - CORRECT RESPONSE -(1) storing, using or handling oxygen and a flammable gas,
or
(2) storing, using or handling any flammable gas (e.g. LPG or CNG or acetylene) in excess of 400
SCF.
or
(3) storing, using or handling any oxidizing gas (e.g. oxygen) in excess of 504 SCF
For LPG, 400 SCF is approximately - CORRECT RESPONSE -47 lbs.
LPG Container Capacities - CORRECT RESPONSE -14.1 oz-54
16.4 oz-46
20 lbs- 3
33.5lb-2
40 lbs-2
100 lbs-1
Portable LPG containers restriction sizes - CORRECT RESPONSE -more than 16.4 oz and CNG
containers with a capacity greater than 8.7 SCF
Portable LPG containers that are more than 16.4 oz and CNG containers with a capacity greater
than 8.7 SCF restricted area - CORRECT RESPONSE -residential occupancies, factory and
industrial occupancies;
educational occupancies; institutional occupancies, except as the commissioner may authorize
by rule.
Use of LPG/Propane on an occupied roof requires - CORRECT RESPONSE -an affidavit from a
licensed professional (Architect or Engineer) stating the roof is constructed of non-combustible
material(s).
, A LPG/CNG permit will not be issued by the FDNY for a stationary LPG/CNG installation located
in - CORRECT RESPONSE -an area where access to piped natural gas from a public utility is
available.
(1) Site-specific permit - CORRECT RESPONSE -Such permit authorizes the permit holder to
store, handle, or use flammable gases, or conduct a torch operation at a specific premises or
location. A site-specific permit may be a permanent permit or a temporary permit.
Site Specific FDNY Permits time lengths - CORRECT RESPONSE -Permanent permits are valid for
12 months only.
Every permits or renewal shall require an inspection and shall expire after twelve months.
Temporary permit may be valid from one day to 12 months depends on the construction
/operation need. For example, a one-week temporary permit may be issued to a construction
job which only takes one week. Normally, a hot work operation (e.g. construction site or hot
work repair) is issued a temporary permit.
(1) Citywide permit - CORRECT RESPONSE -permit authorizes the permit holder to store, handle,
use or sell hazardous materials, or conduct an operation on a citywide basis. A citywide permit
is valid to temporarily store, handle, use or sell hazardous materials or to conduct an operation
at one or more locations subject to the following restrictions:
• The duration of such activity at any individual location does not exceed 30 calendar days and
all hazardous materials associated with such activity are removed from the location at the end
of the workday. Periods of activity in excess of 30 calendar days at any one location shall
require a site-specific permit.
• The quantity of hazardous materials being temporarily stored and used does not exceed 5
gallons of gasoline, or 250 gallons of any other flammable liquid, and 300 gallons of any
combustible liquid. Storage or use of hazardous materials in quantities exceeding these
amounts requires a site-specific permit for each location at which such storage or use occurs.
(1) Transportation permit - CORRECT RESPONSE -permit authorizes the permit holder to
transport, pick up and deliver hazardous materials. Any person who transports any hazardous
material in the quantity of requiring a FDNY permit has to apply for a FDNY transportation
permit. The FDNY transportation permit (sticker) must be displayed on the vehicle
Are all permits transferable? - CORRECT RESPONSE -No and any change in occupancy,
operation, tenancy or ownership requires that a new permit be issued.
The Certificate of Fitness holder is responsible for making sure that - CORRECT RESPONSE -all
fire safety regulations and procedures are obeyed on the premises. Permits shall be readily
available on the premise for inspection by Fire Department representatives.
