A-35 Certificate of Fitness Questions
with Verified Answers
A FDNY permit is required when for Air compressor. - ANSWERSIf a compressor is
used to compress any nonflammable, corrosive or oxidizing gas, including air to a
pressure exceeding 100 psi.
When is a permit not required fir air compressors? - ANSWERSOutdoor air
compressing (other than a fair or festival) is not required a FDNY permit.
Who issues the permits. - ANSWERSThere permits are issued by the bureau of Fire
Prevention.
What is an air compressor? - ANSWERSIt takes the air in a room and forces it into a
container under pressure. The more air forced into the container the greater the air
pressure that builds up inside. The compressed air can be discharged from the
container at a controlled rate.
What is an air compressor used for? - ANSWERSIt is used to power a variety of tools
and machinery. For example, compressed air is used to power pneumatic wrenches
and lifts in automobile service stations. Compressed air is also used for heavy
machinery and paint spray booths industrial plants.
What are the different types of air compressors. - ANSWERSThe different types include
the reciprocating, centrifugal, rotary and solar compressors. The only real difference
between these compressors is the way in which they compress air.
What is the most commonly used air compressor? - ANSWERSThe reciprocating air
compressor.
What is another name for air compressors? - ANSWERSAir pumps.
What are the different ways to power air compressors? - ANSWERSThey can be
powered by electric motors, internal combustion engines or steam turbines.
What is the most common power source for air compressors? - ANSWERSAn electric
motor.
Why is an air compressor considered dangerous? - ANSWERSFlammable gases are
usually heavier than air and fall to the floor before spreading outward. The flammable
gases are easily ignited by sparks and high temperatures. They may be ignited by the
heat generated by the air compressor. If the flammable gases are ignited inside the
compressor it will cause an explosion l.
with Verified Answers
A FDNY permit is required when for Air compressor. - ANSWERSIf a compressor is
used to compress any nonflammable, corrosive or oxidizing gas, including air to a
pressure exceeding 100 psi.
When is a permit not required fir air compressors? - ANSWERSOutdoor air
compressing (other than a fair or festival) is not required a FDNY permit.
Who issues the permits. - ANSWERSThere permits are issued by the bureau of Fire
Prevention.
What is an air compressor? - ANSWERSIt takes the air in a room and forces it into a
container under pressure. The more air forced into the container the greater the air
pressure that builds up inside. The compressed air can be discharged from the
container at a controlled rate.
What is an air compressor used for? - ANSWERSIt is used to power a variety of tools
and machinery. For example, compressed air is used to power pneumatic wrenches
and lifts in automobile service stations. Compressed air is also used for heavy
machinery and paint spray booths industrial plants.
What are the different types of air compressors. - ANSWERSThe different types include
the reciprocating, centrifugal, rotary and solar compressors. The only real difference
between these compressors is the way in which they compress air.
What is the most commonly used air compressor? - ANSWERSThe reciprocating air
compressor.
What is another name for air compressors? - ANSWERSAir pumps.
What are the different ways to power air compressors? - ANSWERSThey can be
powered by electric motors, internal combustion engines or steam turbines.
What is the most common power source for air compressors? - ANSWERSAn electric
motor.
Why is an air compressor considered dangerous? - ANSWERSFlammable gases are
usually heavier than air and fall to the floor before spreading outward. The flammable
gases are easily ignited by sparks and high temperatures. They may be ignited by the
heat generated by the air compressor. If the flammable gases are ignited inside the
compressor it will cause an explosion l.
