FREE F60 Permits and Record Keeping Questions and Answers

Question 1

A contractor holds a valid FDNY citywide permit for torch operations and plans to work at a new location for five days.
Before work can begin at this specific site, what additional documentation is required?

Accepted Answer

A Hot Work Program Authorization issued by the building owner's designated Responsible Person.

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A new citywide permit for the specific address.

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A verbal approval from the local firehouse.

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A temporary permit from the Department of Buildings.

Question 2

According to FDNY regulations, for how long must the Hot Work Program Authorization, signed by the Responsible Person, be kept available for inspection after the completion of hot work?

Accepted Answer

48 hours

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24 hours

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7 days

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30 days

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the key difference between a site-specific hot work permit and a citywide hot work permit issued by the FDNY?

Accepted Answer

A site-specific permit is issued for a single, fixed location, while a citywide permit allows for work at multiple temporary locations.

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A site-specific permit is for indoor work only, while a citywide permit is for outdoor work.

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A site-specific permit is valid for 30 days, while a citywide permit is valid for one year.

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A site-specific permit does not require a fire guard, while a citywide permit always does.

Question 4

An F-60 Fire Guard arrives at a job site and is shown the Hot Work Program Authorization. They notice that the date on the authorization is from two days prior and the work is scheduled to start today. What is the correct action for the Fire Guard to take?

Accepted Answer

Inform the torch operator that work cannot begin until the Responsible Person conducts a new pre-work check and issues a current authorization.

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Proceed with the fire watch since an authorization was issued.

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Cross out the old date and write in the current date.

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Call the FDNY to report the expired authorization.

Question 5

The 'Responsible Person' designated by the building owner plays a critical role in the hot work process. Which of the following is a primary record-keeping duty of the Responsible Person?

Accepted Answer

Inspecting the hot work area and signing the Hot Work Program Authorization before work begins.

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Issuing the F-60 Certificate of Fitness to the Fire Guard.

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Maintaining a log of all fire extinguishers used on the premises.

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Filing the citywide permit application with the FDNY on behalf of the contractor.

Question 6

A permanent permit for site-specific hot work operations, such as in a metal fabrication shop, is typically valid for what duration before renewal and re-inspection are required?

Accepted Answer

12 months

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30 days

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90 days

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6 months

A contractor holds a valid FDNY citywide permit for torch operations and plans to work at a new location for five days.Before work can begin at this specific site, what additional documentation is required?

A contractor holds a valid FDNY citywide permit for torch operations and plans to work at a new location for five days.
Before work can begin at this specific site, what additional documentation is required?