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A comprehensive overview of fire safety procedures, specifically focusing on the fdny g60 test. it covers crucial aspects of hot work safety, including the use of fire extinguishers, gas torches, and the handling of compressed gas containers. The questions and answers format makes it an excellent resource for those preparing for the fdny g60 exam or seeking to improve their understanding of fire safety protocols.
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Sprinkler system must NOT be shut off or impaired while hot work is performed - ✔✔Place damp cloth guards on individual sprinkler heads The person conducting the fire watch ______ have other duties - ✔✔CANNOT A portable fire extinguisher with a rating of _________ is required and should be within ____ feet travel distance hot work area - ✔✔ 2 - A:20-B:C/// For ROOFING OPERATIONS, a portable fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of ______ is required - ✔✔ 3 - A:40-B:C Fire watch on floors below is ______ - ✔✔required The fire watch must continue for a minimum of ____ minutes after the hot work is done - ✔✔ 30 For any CNG or LPG torch operations, the first inspection shall be conducted ___ minutes after completion. The second inspection shall be conducted _______ after completion of torch operations. - ✔✔30 min///1 hour The fire guard or fire watch personnel must complete a signed inspection report and it must be submitted to and retained by the person in charge of the torch operations. - ✔✔The report must be made available and maintained on the premises for a minimum of 48 hours after the work is complete. Most common fuel gasses used in blowtorches are ______ - ✔✔LPG (butane, propane) natural gas (methane) (either CNG or piped natural gasses) Soldering and brazing temperatures are typically______ - ✔✔840 degrees F
Oxy-acetylene generates the highest temperature which can reach up to _____ - ✔✔6000 degrees F Gas torches can exceed _________ and are used for burning weeds, melting ice, or applying tar to a roof
A permit is required for any storage area storing any flammable gas in excess of ____ or any oxygen in excess of ____ - ✔✔400 SCF///504 SCF Copper tubing should NEVER ______ - ✔✔be used to splice the acetylene hose because the copper with react with the acetylene and it can cause an explosion NEVER set the regulator for LPG above ____ as the acetylene will decompose explosively - ✔✔15 PSI Examples of LPG - ✔✔Propane, propylene, butane, and butylene Most commonly used LPG is ____ - ✔✔butane and propane LPG is most commonly referred to as _____ - ✔✔bottled gas LPG is naturally _______ - ✔✔colorless and odorless LPG is heavier than _____ - ✔✔air LPG containers must be tested by DOT approved vendors every _______ - ✔✔5 years LPG containers can be a maximum weight of _____ - ✔✔100 pounds LPG must be only used in _________, not underground - ✔✔well ventilated areas LPG containers with a weight of _______ shall be provided with transportation plugs - ✔✔20 pounds CNG is mainly composed of ____ - ✔✔Methane Any single CNG container MUST NOT exceed ______ - ✔✔381 SCF
The C of F holder MUST NOT _______ - ✔✔attempt to do any repairs, but only take the equipment out of service Always check leaks with _______ - ✔✔SOAP AND WATER PASS - ✔✔Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep NO fire extinguisher is allowed to be ______ - ✔✔placed on the floor Always approach a fire from a _______ - ✔✔upwind direction Class A = Class B = Class C = Class D = Class K = - ✔✔combustible materials (paper, cardboard) flammables (oil, kerosene) electrical equipment combustible metals cooking stuff Fire extinguishers are to be inspected and checked _______ - ✔✔monthly