F60 Hot Work Permit Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

A hot work authorization document is issued by the responsible person overseeing a project. For how long must this authorization be available for inspection on-site after the work is completed?

Accepted Answer

For 48 hours

Answer

According to FDNY regulations, the hot work program authorization must be available for inspection by any representative of the Fire Department during the work and for 48 hours after the work is complete.

Question 2

Which of the following statements about a 'citywide permit' for torch operations is correct?

Accepted Answer

It requires an F-60 Fire Guard to be present for the fire watch when used in any building or structure.

Answer

The FDNY study material explicitly states that an F-60 fire guard is required to perform the fire watch in any building or structure when the torch operation is conducted by a person holding a citywide permit for torch operations.

Question 3

A contractor is setting up for a torch operation. Who is responsible for completing and signing the hot work program authorization before work begins?

Accepted Answer

The responsible person designated by the owner

Answer

A hot work program authorization is not issued by the FDNY. It must be signed and issued by the 'responsible person' designated by the building or structure owner to oversee the hot work program.

Question 4

On a multi-level construction site, a torch operator is working on the 5th floor. In addition to the fire guard on the 5th floor, what other precaution is specifically required?

Accepted Answer

A second fire guard positioned on the floor below the operation.

Answer

When hot work is performed in a multi-level building, a second fire guard is required to be positioned on the floor directly below the torch operations to watch for and extinguish any stray sparks that may fall.

Question 5

A 'Pre-Hot Work Check' form must be completed daily before torch operations begin. Who is primarily responsible for maintaining this form at the work site and making it available for FDNY inspection?

Accepted Answer

The Fire Guard holding the F-60 certificate

Answer

The Fire Guard is responsible for maintaining the Pre-Hot Work Check Form at the work site during the work and making it available for inspection by any representative of the FDNY.

(F60) Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard for Torch Operations Practice Test

(F60) Certificate of Fitness for Fire Guard for Torch Operations Practice Test

F60 Hot Work Permit Procedures Questions and Answers