Duties and Responsibilities Flashcards
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Under what circumstances may torch operations proceed without a Certificate of Fitness holder present on site?
Answer: Torch operations may never proceed without a Certificate of Fitness holder on site
NYC Fire Code requires a Certificate of Fitness holder to be present at all times during torch operations — there are no exceptions based on experience or authorization.
What is the fire guard's responsibility regarding openings in walls, floors, or ceilings near a torch operation?
Answer: Ensure all openings through which sparks or heat could travel are sealed before operations begin
The fire guard must ensure that openings in walls, floors, or ceilings near the torch work area are sealed to prevent sparks or heat from traveling to hidden combustible areas.
If the fire guard determines that conditions at the torch work site are unsafe before operations begin, what authority do they have?
Answer: They may delay the start of operations until hazards are corrected or remedied
The fire guard has the authority to prevent torch operations from starting until all unsafe conditions are corrected — their role is both advisory and enforcement.
Which scenario correctly describes the fire guard's post-work watch responsibility for interior torch operations?
Answer: A minimum 30-minute watch after the last torch use, with the area checked for any sign of fire or smoldering
For interior torch operations, a minimum 30-minute post-work watch is required, during which the fire guard must check for any signs of fire or smoldering materials.
What must the fire guard do if a fire starts during torch operations and cannot be controlled with available extinguishers?
Answer: Activate the fire alarm, call 911, and initiate building evacuation procedures
If a fire cannot be controlled with available extinguishers, the fire guard must immediately activate the alarm, call 911, and initiate evacuation.
The fire guard must ensure that the fire watch area is properly defined before torch operations begin. What does this primarily involve?
Answer: Establishing the perimeter within which the fire guard monitors for fire hazards, based on the scope of the operation
Defining the fire watch area means establishing the monitoring perimeter based on where sparks, heat, or fire could travel given the location and nature of the torch operation.
When torch work is being performed near a fire sprinkler system, what is the fire guard's specific duty?
Answer: Ensure the sprinkler system remains operational and notify the building owner if sprinkler heads must be temporarily protected
The sprinkler system must remain operational, and if sprinkler heads must be shielded, the building owner must be notified and compensating measures put in place.