G60 Basic Codes & Regulations 4

Question 1

Under NYC Administrative Code, who bears legal responsibility if an unqualified worker performs torch operations that cause a fire?

Accepted Answer

Both the employer and the certificate holder may be liable

Answer

Only the building owner

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Only the insurance company

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The City of New York exclusively

Question 2

A fuel-gas hose used with a torch must be inspected for defects at minimum:

Accepted Answer

Before each use

Answer

Annually by a certified inspector

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Every five years

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Only when a leak is suspected

Question 3

NYC Local Law requires that hot work operations in occupied multiple dwellings be conducted during which hours?

Accepted Answer

During hours approved by building management and posted on the permit

Answer

Only between midnight and 5 AM

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Only on weekends

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Any time without restriction

Question 4

Which regulation prohibits smoking within how many feet of a propane storage area?

Accepted Answer

25 feet

Answer

5 feet

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10 feet

Answer

50 feet

Question 5

A G60 certificate holder notices that a co-worker is using an oxygen cylinder that has oil on the valve. The correct action is to:

Accepted Answer

Stop work immediately and remove the cylinder from service

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Wipe off the oil with a dry cloth and continue

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Reduce the regulator pressure and continue cautiously

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Report it to a supervisor after the shift ends

Question 6

What does the NYC FDNY require a certificate of fitness holder to do if a fire does start during torch operations?

Accepted Answer

Activate the fire alarm, call 911, and attempt to extinguish only if safe

Answer

Attempt to extinguish the fire fully before calling 911

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Evacuate immediately without calling 911

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Continue work until the fire spreads to a second room

Question 7

Under OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.253, backfire preventers (flashback arrestors) are required on:

Accepted Answer

Both the torch and the regulator on fuel-gas lines

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Only the regulator on the oxygen line

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Only the torch tip

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Only equipment used outdoors