Fire Safety Impairment Watch 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: After a temporary heating device is shut off, how long must fire watch continue?
- Immediately after shutdown
- At least 1 hour after shutdown (Correct answer)
- At least 30 minutes after shutdown
- Until the next business day
Correct answer: At least 1 hour after shutdown
Fire watch must continue for at least 1 hour after temporary heating devices are shut off, as residual heat and hot surfaces can still ignite nearby combustible materials.
Question 2: What types of fire extinguishers must be readily available during an F-01 fire watch?
- Only water extinguishers
- At least one appropriate portable fire extinguisher rated for the types of hazards present (Correct answer)
- CO2 only
- None, the fire department handles all fires
Correct answer: At least one appropriate portable fire extinguisher rated for the types of hazards present
The type of extinguisher must match the hazards present. Construction sites typically need ABC-rated extinguishers to cover ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical equipment.
Question 3: Can an F-01 Fire Guard perform other duties while on fire watch?
- Yes, any duties assigned by the employer
- No, the fire guard must be exclusively dedicated to fire watch duties (Correct answer)
- Yes, but only light cleaning
- Yes, as long as they stay in the building
Correct answer: No, the fire guard must be exclusively dedicated to fire watch duties
An F-01 Fire Guard on fire watch duty must be exclusively dedicated to fire watch activities and cannot be assigned other work that would distract from monitoring for fire hazards.
Question 4: What is the minimum age requirement for an F-01 Certificate of Fitness?
- 16 years old
- 18 years old (Correct answer)
- 21 years old
- 25 years old
Correct answer: 18 years old
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply for the F-01 Certificate of Fitness from the FDNY.
Question 5: What is the penalty for a building owner who fails to provide fire guard coverage when required?
- A verbal warning
- Fines and possible stop-work orders or criminal charges (Correct answer)
- A letter of reprimand
- No penalty exists
Correct answer: Fines and possible stop-work orders or criminal charges
Failure to provide required fire guard coverage can result in significant fines from the FDNY, stop-work orders on construction, and possible criminal charges for willful violations.
Question 6: What weather condition increases the fire risk at construction sites requiring heightened vigilance?
- Rain
- High winds, which can spread sparks and embers from heating devices (Correct answer)
- Fog
- Snow
Correct answer: High winds, which can spread sparks and embers from heating devices
High winds can carry sparks and embers from temporary heating devices to nearby combustible materials, significantly increasing fire risk at construction sites.
Fire Safety Impairment Watch 2
After a temporary heating device is shut off, how long must fire watch continue?