G60 Fire Safety Regulations and Permit Requirements 3

Question 1

Which of the following activities does NOT require a G60 Certificate of Fitness?

Accepted Answer

Using an electric arc welder indoors

Answer

Electric arc welding does not use flammable gases, so it does not fall under the G60 certificate scope, though it may require other permits.

Question 2

What is the maximum distance that combustible materials must be cleared from a torch work area under FDNY regulations?

Accepted Answer

35 feet

Answer

FDNY regulations require that combustible materials be removed or protected within a 35-foot radius of hot work operations.

Question 3

A permit for torch operations in a building is typically valid for:

Accepted Answer

One working day (or shift) only

Answer

Hot work permits for torch operations are generally valid for a single working day or shift and must be renewed each day work is performed.

Question 4

What document must be posted at the work site during torch operations?

Accepted Answer

The hot work permit and the C of F holder's certificate

Answer

Both the hot work permit and the Certificate of Fitness must be available (posted or on the person) at the work site during torch operations.

Question 5

An FDNY inspector arrives while torch work is in progress and requests to see the hot work permit. The C of F holder cannot produce one. What is the likely outcome?

Accepted Answer

Work must stop immediately and a violation may be issued

Answer

Working without a required hot work permit is a violation of the NYC Fire Code, and inspectors can order immediate work stoppage and issue summonses.

(G60) Certificate of Fitness for Torch Use of Flammable Gases Practice Test

(G60) Certificate of Fitness for Torch Use of Flammable Gases Practice Test

G60 Fire Safety Regulations and Permit Requirements 3