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Combustible Waste Removal Flashcards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  6. What action must an F-03 fire guard take when observing excessive combustible waste accumulation inside a construction building?

    Answer: Immediately direct the site supervisor or foreman to remove the waste

    The F-03 fire guard must immediately direct the responsible supervisor to remove excessive waste accumulation — this is a direct fire safety hazard.