F60 Fire Guard Duties & Responsibilities 3

Question 1

A fire guard's hot work permit covers operations from 8 AM to 4 PM. Work runs late. What is required?

Accepted Answer

A new or extended permit must be obtained before continuing

Answer

The fire guard may extend coverage verbally with the supervisor

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Work may continue for up to two additional hours

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The contractor may self-authorize the extension

Question 2

When inspecting a work area before torch operations begin, which condition would require the fire guard to delay the start of work?

Accepted Answer

Cardboard boxes stored directly adjacent to the work zone

Answer

Metal conduit within 10 feet of the work area

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A concrete floor below the work area

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Finished drywall on the opposite side of the room

Question 3

What information must be recorded in the fire watch log by the fire guard?

Accepted Answer

Time, location, observations, and any incidents

Answer

Worker wages and hours

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Equipment serial numbers

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Insurance policy details

Question 4

A fire guard smells smoke behind a wall near a recently completed torch area. What is the correct response?

Accepted Answer

Investigate immediately and treat it as a potential fire condition

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Wait 10 minutes to see if the smell intensifies

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Assume it is residual and continue monitoring

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Notify the torch operator and continue the fire watch

Question 5

Under FDNY rules, who is responsible for ensuring a fire guard is present before torch operations begin?

Accepted Answer

The contractor performing the torch work

Answer

The building owner exclusively

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The local fire company

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The building's insurance carrier

Question 6

What type of fire extinguisher is most appropriate for a fire guard to have accessible during torch operations?

Accepted Answer

Class ABC dry chemical extinguisher

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Class K wet chemical extinguisher

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Class D metal fire extinguisher

Answer

CO2 extinguisher only

Question 7

A fire guard is asked to sign off on a hot work permit even though the pre-work inspection has not been completed. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Refuse to sign until the inspection is done

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Sign and complete the inspection afterward

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Sign with a note that inspection is pending

Answer

Have the contractor complete the inspection instead