Basic Codes & Regulations Flashcards

Under NYC fire code, a G60 certificate holder must notify the FDNY before conducting torch operations in a building that is:

Answer: Occupied by residents

NYC regulations require advance notification to FDNY when torch work is performed in occupied residential buildings due to elevated risk to occupants.

Which NFPA standard most directly governs the storage and handling of flammable gases used with torches?

Answer: NFPA 58

NFPA 58, the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, directly governs the storage, handling, and use of LP gases including those used in torch operations.

A G60 certificate holder discovers that a gas cylinder valve is leaking. The correct first action is to:

Answer: Move the cylinder outdoors and contact the supplier

A leaking cylinder should be moved to a safe outdoor location away from ignition sources and the supplier should be contacted for proper handling.

NYC Building Code requires that hot work permits be retained on site for a minimum of:

Answer: Three years

Hot work permits and related records must be kept on site for three years per NYC Building Code requirements.

Which agency has primary jurisdiction over workplace safety violations related to torch use of flammable gases in New York City?

Answer: NYC Department of Buildings (DOB)

The NYC Department of Buildings has primary jurisdiction over construction and demolition activities including torch use safety violations.

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.350, which condition requires that gas cylinders be secured at all times?

Answer: Whenever they are stored or transported

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.350 requires cylinders to be secured upright at all times — whether full, empty, in storage, or in transit — to prevent tipping.

A G60 certificate of fitness is issued by:

Answer: The NYC Fire Department (FDNY)

The FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention issues the G60 Certificate of Fitness for Torch Use of Flammable Gases.