Combustible Waste Removal Flashcards
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A concrete pour is scheduled for the 7th floor of a construction site. The 6th floor has a large accumulation of cardboard and wood scraps from the previous day. What should the F-03 fire guard require before the pour begins?
Answer: Require that the 6th floor waste be removed before work activities increase fire risk on adjacent floors
Waste accumulation on a floor adjacent to active construction must be removed before starting work that increases ignition risk or foot traffic.
FDNY conducts an inspection and finds combustible waste exceeding permitted levels inside a construction building. What enforcement action can FDNY take?
Answer: Issue a Notice of Violation, order immediate abatement, and potentially issue a Stop Work Order
FDNY can issue Notices of Violation, require immediate correction, and issue Stop Work Orders for serious or uncorrected violations on construction sites.
How should an F-03 fire guard handle a situation where a contractor's foreman refuses to comply with a waste removal directive?
Answer: Document the refusal and escalate immediately to the site safety manager and FDNY notification if necessary
Refusal to comply with a fire safety directive must be escalated — first to site management, then to FDNY if the hazard is not corrected.
What is the fire code requirement for removing combustible waste from a construction site that has suspended work over a holiday weekend?
Answer: Combustible waste must be removed from the interior of the building before work suspension begins
Before extended work suspension, the interior of the building must be cleared of combustible waste — the period of unoccupied time creates undetected fire risk.
What fire safety concern exists with using a chute to move combustible waste from upper floors to a dumpster on a construction site?
Answer: Chute fires — burning debris can ignite the chute itself and spread fire to multiple floors simultaneously
Debris chutes can sustain a 'chute fire' where burning material ignites the chute and spreads fire rapidly through multiple floors.
What is the fire code requirement regarding smoking on NYC construction sites?
Answer: Smoking is prohibited in all areas where combustible waste exists or flammable materials are stored or used
Smoking is prohibited wherever combustible waste, flammable liquids, or flammable materials are present — designated smoking areas must be away from these hazards.