Construction Site Fire Safety Flashcards
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On a multi-story construction site, sparks and slag from torch operations can travel how far horizontally before landing?
Answer: Up to 35 feet
Sparks and molten slag from torch operations can travel up to 35 feet from the work area.
A construction site fire guard notices that gas cylinders are stored in a confined, poorly ventilated equipment room. What hazard does this present?
Answer: Risk of gas accumulation leading to explosion or oxygen depletion
Poor ventilation allows leaked gas to accumulate, creating explosion risk or depleting oxygen in an enclosed space.
When torch work is performed above an occupied or active lower floor on a construction site, what additional precaution is required?
Answer: Place a fire guard on the lower floor to watch for falling sparks and ignition
A fire guard must be stationed on the lower floor to monitor for sparks or debris that fall through floor openings.
Which NFPA standard specifically governs fire prevention during welding, cutting, and other hot work operations?
Answer: NFPA 51B
NFPA 51B is the standard for fire prevention during welding, cutting, and other hot work.
A fire guard on a construction site notices the fire extinguisher in the hot work area has a pressure gauge reading in the red zone. What should be done?
Answer: Replace or recharge the extinguisher before any torch operations begin
An extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone is out of service and must be replaced or recharged before hot work begins.
What is the correct procedure if a fire starts during torch operations on a construction site and cannot be extinguished with the available portable extinguisher?
Answer: Evacuate the area, activate the building alarm, and call 911 immediately
If a fire cannot be controlled with a portable extinguisher, immediately evacuate, activate the alarm, and call 911.
Under NYC Building Code, hot work permits on construction sites are typically valid for what maximum duration?
Answer: One calendar day
Hot work permits are typically valid for one calendar day and must be reissued for subsequent days of work.