Construction Site Fire Safety Flashcards

When torch operations are performed near combustible wall framing, what is the minimum clearance distance required before ignition begins?

Answer: 36 inches

A minimum 36-inch clearance from combustible materials is required before torch operations begin.

Which document must be completed and posted at the work site before any torch operation can legally begin on a construction site in NYC?

Answer: Hot Work Permit

A Hot Work Permit must be completed and posted at the site prior to initiating any torch operations.

What is the fire guard's primary responsibility during a torch operation on a construction site?

Answer: Monitoring for fire ignition and maintaining suppression readiness

The fire guard must continuously monitor for ignition sources and be ready to suppress any fire immediately.

After torch operations are completed, how long must a fire watch be maintained at the construction site?

Answer: 30 minutes

FDNY regulations require a minimum 30-minute fire watch after torch operations cease to detect smoldering materials.

Which type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for a construction site where torch operations may ignite both ordinary combustibles and flammable liquids?

Answer: Class ABC dry chemical

A Class ABC dry chemical extinguisher covers ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and energized electrical equipment.

On a construction site, combustible debris must be cleared to what radius around the torch operation work area?

Answer: 10 feet

All combustible debris must be cleared within a 10-foot radius of the hot work area before operations begin.

If a construction site fire guard discovers that the sprinkler system has been impaired in the hot work area, what is the correct first action?

Answer: Notify the site supervisor and halt torch operations until protection is restored

Torch operations must not proceed when automatic sprinkler protection is impaired; the supervisor must be notified and work halted.