F60 Requirements 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following types of work specifically requires an F-60 Certificate of Fitness?
- Arc welding in a factory
- Gas torch operations during roofing work (Correct answer)
- Electric soldering on circuit boards
- Using a propane barbecue grill outdoors
Correct answer: Gas torch operations during roofing work
The F-60 certificate is specifically required for torch operations such as those performed during roofing, waterproofing, or similar construction activities.
Question 2: Before beginning torch operations on a rooftop, what must the F-60 certificate holder verify?
- That the property owner has signed a liability waiver
- That a Hot Work Permit has been obtained (Correct answer)
- That all occupants have been evacuated
- That the local police precinct has been notified
Correct answer: That a Hot Work Permit has been obtained
A Hot Work Permit must be obtained before torch operations begin on any site requiring F-60 compliance.
Question 3: The F-60 certificate holder is required to remain on-site during torch operations for what purpose?
- To supervise other workers on unrelated tasks
- To act as a fire guard and monitor for fire hazards (Correct answer)
- To operate the torch exclusively without assistance
- To document material usage for billing purposes
Correct answer: To act as a fire guard and monitor for fire hazards
The F-60 holder must serve as a fire guard, actively monitoring for fire hazards while torch operations are in progress.
Question 4: How long after torch operations are completed must a fire watch be maintained?
- 15 minutes
- 30 minutes
- 1 hour (Correct answer)
- 2 hours
Correct answer: 1 hour
A fire watch must be maintained for at least 1 hour after torch operations have ended to detect any smoldering materials.
Question 5: What is required if the F-60 certificate holder must leave the job site before torch operations are complete?
- Another worker may continue work unsupervised
- Operations must cease until another F-60 holder takes over (Correct answer)
- The employer can issue a temporary work authorization
- A buddy system allows another worker to take over briefly
Correct answer: Operations must cease until another F-60 holder takes over
Torch operations must stop if no F-60 certificate holder is present; operations may only resume when a qualified certificate holder is on-site.
Question 6: Which of the following conditions would disqualify a site for torch operations without additional precautions?
- The site is below street level
- Combustible materials are within 35 feet of the work area (Correct answer)
- The work is being done during daylight hours
- The crew has fewer than five workers
Correct answer: Combustible materials are within 35 feet of the work area
Combustible materials must be removed or protected if they are within 35 feet of torch operations.
Question 7: What type of fire extinguisher must be present at a torch operation site?
- A Class D extinguisher rated for metal fires
- A minimum 2½-gallon water extinguisher or equivalent (Correct answer)
- Any extinguisher available on the property
- A CO2 extinguisher only
Correct answer: A minimum 2½-gallon water extinguisher or equivalent
A minimum 2½-gallon water extinguisher or its equivalent must be immediately accessible at torch operation sites.
F60 Requirements 3
Which of the following types of work specifically requires an F-60 Certificate of Fitness?