F-03 Combustible Waste Removal

Question 1

How frequently must combustible waste be removed from construction sites under NYC Fire Code?

Accepted Answer

At the end of each work day or when accumulations create a fire hazard

Answer

Combustible debris must be removed at the end of each work day, or more frequently if accumulations reach levels that create a fire hazard.

Question 2

How must combustible waste be stored at a construction site while awaiting removal?

Accepted Answer

In metal dumpsters or covered containers outside the building, away from exits and the building structure

Answer

Combustible waste must be stored in metal dumpsters or covered containers outside the building and away from exits and the building structure.

Question 3

What makes cardboard and wood scrap especially hazardous on construction sites during winter months?

Accepted Answer

Workers may use them for improvised heating, creating uncontrolled fire hazards

Answer

In cold weather, workers may burn wood scraps and cardboard for warmth, creating uncontrolled fires that can spread to the building structure.

Question 4

What category of combustible waste requires special handling before disposal on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Lead paint chips from demolition, asbestos-containing materials, and other hazardous waste

Answer

Lead paint, asbestos-containing materials, and other regulated hazardous wastes require special handling, containment, and licensed disposal — not ordinary dumpster disposal.

Question 5

What fire hazard does a large interior accumulation of wood framing scraps pose on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

High fuel load that can rapidly overwhelm fire suppression capabilities and trap workers

Answer

Large wood scrap accumulations create enormous fuel loads that can produce fires far exceeding what available sprinklers or extinguishers can control, rapidly trapping workers.

(F-03) Fire Guard F-03 Practice Test Practice Test

(F-03) Fire Guard F-03 Practice Test Practice Test

F-03 Combustible Waste Removal