FREE F60 Hot Work Area Safety Questions and Answers

Question 1

A torch operator with a G-60 Certificate of Fitness is performing hot work on a construction site.
According to FDNY regulations, what is the minimum distance that combustible materials must be kept from the cutting operation, unless appropriate shielding is used?

Accepted Answer

35 feet

Answer

15 feet

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25 feet

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50 feet

Question 2

A Fire Guard is assigned to a hot work area where torch operations are planned. Before work begins, the Fire Guard notices several small cracks and openings in the floor within 35 feet of the work area. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the openings are tightly covered with non-combustible materials.

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Proceed with the operation as long as a fire extinguisher is nearby.

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Inform the torch operator to be extra careful with sparks.

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Move the operation to a different area at least 10 feet away from the openings.

Question 3

Which of the following documents is NOT issued by the FDNY but is required to be on-site before hot work can begin?

Accepted Answer

Hot Work Program Authorization

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F-60 Certificate of Fitness

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G-60 Certificate of Fitness

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Site-specific permit for torch operations

Question 4

During a pre-hot work check, a Fire Guard discovers that the building's sprinkler system must be shut down for the work to be performed safely. What is the FDNY rule regarding this situation?

Accepted Answer

Sprinkler system protection must not be shut off or impaired while hot work is being conducted.

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The hot work can proceed as long as two Fire Guards are present.

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A special permit from the FDNY is required to shut down the sprinklers for hot work.

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The hot work can proceed if the shutdown is for less than one hour.

Question 5

A torch operator intends to perform hot work in a repair garage. Which of the following is a special requirement for this type of location?

Accepted Answer

The work area must be segregated by partitions of noncombustible construction.

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The Fire Guard must possess a special automotive C of F.

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All vehicles must be removed to a distance of at least 50 feet.

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The work can only be performed after normal business hours.

Question 6

An F-60 Fire Guard is on duty at a construction site where a citywide permit holder is conducting torch operations. The responsible person, designated by the building owner, must ensure the hot work site is inspected prior to issuing the Hot Work Authorization. How long must this authorization be kept available for inspection after the work is complete?

Accepted Answer

48 hours

Answer

12 hours

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24 hours

Answer

72 hours