F60 Permits and Record Keeping 2 â Questions and Answers
Question 1: Who is authorized to issue a Hot Work Permit for torch operations in New York City?
- Any licensed plumber on site
- The building owner or their designated representative (Correct answer)
- The Certificate of Fitness (C of F) holder for Fire Guard
- The NYC Fire Department inspector only
Correct answer: The building owner or their designated representative
The building owner or their designated representative (such as a general contractor) is responsible for issuing the Hot Work Permit.
Question 2: What information must be recorded in the fire watch log at the END of each torch operation shift?
- Only the name of the C of F holder
- The time operations ceased and any fire-related incidents observed (Correct answer)
- The brand of equipment used
- The next scheduled inspection date only
Correct answer: The time operations ceased and any fire-related incidents observed
The log must document when operations ended and note any fire-related incidents or hazards observed during the watch.
Question 3: How long must Hot Work Permit records be retained after the work is completed?
- 30 days
- 6 months
- 1 year (Correct answer)
- 3 years
Correct answer: 1 year
FDNY regulations require that Hot Work Permit records be retained for a minimum of one year after completion of the work.
Question 4: A torch operation is planned in an occupied residential building. Which additional permit consideration applies?
- No special consideration beyond the standard Hot Work Permit
- A separate FDNY Special Operations Permit is required
- Operations must be pre-approved and tenant notification may be required per building management (Correct answer)
- The C of F holder must obtain a personal liability waiver
Correct answer: Operations must be pre-approved and tenant notification may be required per building management
In occupied buildings, building management may require pre-approval and tenant notification in addition to the standard Hot Work Permit.
Question 5: Which item does NOT typically appear on a Hot Work Permit?
- Description of the work to be performed
- Location of the nearest fire extinguisher
- The contractor's social security number (Correct answer)
- Date and expected duration of operations
Correct answer: The contractor's social security number
Personal identification numbers like social security numbers are not required on a Hot Work Permit; the permit focuses on work details and safety information.
Question 6: If a Hot Work Permit is lost or destroyed before operations are complete, what should the Fire Guard do?
- Continue work without interruption since the permit was already issued
- Stop operations and obtain a replacement permit before resuming (Correct answer)
- Proceed but note the loss in the fire watch log
- Call FDNY for an emergency extension
Correct answer: Stop operations and obtain a replacement permit before resuming
Work must stop and a replacement permit must be obtained before torch operations can resume to ensure proper documentation is maintained.
Question 7: What does the term 'permit duration' mean on a Hot Work Permit for torch operations?
- The total years the permit is valid for reuse
- The specific time periodâusually a single shift or dayâduring which the permitted work may occur (Correct answer)
- The warranty period for the equipment used
- The time allowed for the Fire Guard to complete training
Correct answer: The specific time periodâusually a single shift or dayâduring which the permitted work may occur
Permit duration specifies the approved window (typically one shift or one day) during which the hot work is authorized to take place.
F60 Permits and Record Keeping 2
Who is authorized to issue a Hot Work Permit for torch operations in New York City?