F80 Regulations and Codes Flashcards

Under NYC Fire Code Chapter 26, what is the minimum distance that combustible materials must be kept from hot work operations when they cannot be relocated?

Answer: 35 feet

NYC Fire Code requires combustible materials to be at least 35 feet from hot work operations when relocation is not feasible.

Which NYC Fire Department permit is specifically required for conducting hot work operations in a building?

Answer: A City-Wide Permit

A City-Wide Permit issued by the FDNY is required for individuals performing hot work operations.

According to FDNY regulations, what must a fire guard do before leaving a hot work area after operations are complete?

Answer: Inspect the area for smoldering materials and ensure no fire hazard exists

The fire guard must inspect the entire hot work area for smoldering materials and confirm there is no fire hazard before leaving.

What document must an F-80 certificate holder have readily available at the hot work site during operations?

Answer: A valid F-80 Certificate of Fitness and the hot work permit

The F-80 certificate holder must have both a valid Certificate of Fitness and the hot work permit available for inspection at the work site.

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.252, who has the authority to authorize hot work operations in an industrial setting?

Answer: The designated management representative responsible for authorizing cutting and welding

OSHA assigns authority for hot work authorization to the designated management representative responsible for cutting and welding operations.

According to NYC Fire Code, what type of fire extinguisher must be present at a hot work location?

Answer: A minimum 2-A:20-B:C rated portable fire extinguisher

NYC Fire Code requires a portable fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 2-A:20-B:C to be present at the hot work location.