F-03 Hot Work Permits and Fire Watch

Question 1

Who is authorized to issue a hot work permit on an NYC construction site?

Accepted Answer

The site safety manager or designated permit authority

Answer

Any construction worker

Answer

The building owner only

Answer

FDNY directly

Question 2

How long must fire watch be maintained after hot work operations cease?

Accepted Answer

1 hour

Answer

15 minutes

Answer

30 minutes

Answer

2 hours

Question 3

What is the minimum clearance of combustible materials required around hot work operations?

Accepted Answer

35 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

25 feet

Answer

50 feet

Question 4

Which acronym describes the proper technique for using a portable fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

PASS

Answer

RACE

Answer

PULL

Answer

STOP

Question 5

What type of fire extinguisher is required at hot work operations involving metal cutting and welding?

Accepted Answer

Class ABC dry chemical extinguisher

Answer

Class A water extinguisher

Answer

Class B CO2 extinguisher

Answer

Class D metal fire extinguisher

Question 6

What must the fire watch person do if they discover a fire during their watch?

Accepted Answer

Immediately activate the alarm, call 911, and attempt to extinguish only if safe to do so

Answer

Attempt to extinguish it with any available water source before calling 911

Answer

Wait 5 minutes to see if the fire self-extinguishes before alarming

Answer

Contact the site foreman first and await instructions