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Construction Site Fire Safety Flashcards

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  1. When torch operations must occur near a wooden floor deck on a construction site, what protective measure is required?

    Answer: Cover the wood with fire-resistant shields or blankets

    Fire-resistant shields or welding blankets must be used to protect combustible surfaces near torch operations.

  2. Which of the following is a recognized indicator that a smoldering fire has started inside a wall cavity after torch work on a construction site?

    Answer: Smoke or unusual odor emanates from the wall surface

    Smoke or burning odor emanating from a wall cavity is a key warning sign of concealed smoldering fire.

  3. Under FDNY rules, who is authorized to issue a Hot Work Permit on a construction site?

    Answer: The permit holder or their authorized representative

    The permit holder or their authorized representative is responsible for issuing Hot Work Permits.

  4. What action must the fire guard take if combustible materials cannot be relocated away from the hot work zone on a construction site?

    Answer: Use fire-resistant barriers or shields to protect the materials in place

    When combustibles cannot be moved, fire-resistant barriers must be used to protect them in place.

  5. What is the consequence of performing torch operations on a construction site without a Certificate of Fitness holder present?

    Answer: Operations are illegal and subject to FDNY violation and stop-work order

    Performing torch operations without a Certificate of Fitness holder present violates FDNY regulations and can result in violations and stop-work orders.

  6. At a construction site, flammable gases used in torch operations must be stored how far from ignition sources when not in use?

    Answer: At least 20 feet

    Flammable gas cylinders must be stored at least 20 feet from ignition sources or separated by a fire-resistant barrier.

  7. Which of the following construction site conditions would require the fire guard to immediately stop torch operations?

    Answer: Discovery of unprotected combustible materials within the clearance zone

    Unprotected combustibles within the clearance zone is an immediate stop-work condition until hazards are controlled.