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Torch Operations & Combustibles Flashcards

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  1. A fire guard observes smoke coming from within a wall cavity 20 minutes after torch operations ended. What should the fire guard do?

    Answer: Immediately investigate and extinguish the fire, then call 911 if uncontrollable

    Smoke indicates an active fire condition; the fire guard must act immediately to investigate and suppress it, calling 911 if needed.

  2. What does 'flash point' mean in the context of combustible materials near torch operations?

    Answer: The lowest temperature at which a liquid produces enough vapor to ignite briefly when exposed to flame

    Flash point is the lowest temperature at which a liquid produces sufficient vapor to briefly ignite when an ignition source is applied.

  3. Which of the following materials found on a rooftop is considered a Class B combustible hazard during torch operations?

    Answer: Petroleum-based roofing adhesive

    Petroleum-based roofing adhesives are flammable liquids classified as Class B fire hazards that can ignite from torch heat.

  4. If wind conditions cause torch sparks to drift toward combustible materials, the fire guard should FIRST:

    Answer: Instruct the torch operator to stop work until conditions improve

    When environmental conditions create an uncontrolled ignition risk, torch operations must stop immediately until conditions improve.

  5. An F60 fire guard's certificate is issued by which authority?

    Answer: The NYC Fire Department (FDNY)

    The F60 Certificate of Fitness is issued by the NYC Fire Department (FDNY) to qualified individuals after passing an examination.

  6. During torch operations on a built-up roofing system, why is the mopped bitumen (tar) layer particularly hazardous?

    Answer: It is flammable and can melt and flow, spreading fire

    Bitumen (tar) used in built-up roofing is flammable when heated and can melt and flow downslope, spreading fire to new areas.

  7. What is the required action if a torch operator's clothing catches fire during operations?

    Answer: Stop, drop, and roll; the fire guard should use the extinguisher on the flames

    Stop, drop, and roll smothers flames on clothing; the fire guard should simultaneously apply the extinguisher to assist in extinguishment.