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It can take about 30 minutes to complete.  \nSimplified instructions for online application and payment can be found here:  \n[http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/fdny-business-cof](http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/fdny-business-cof)individuals-short.pdf  \nCreate an Account and Log in to:  \n[http://fires.fdnycloud.org/CitizenAccess](http://fires.fdnycloud.org/CitizenAccess)  \nThis book is provided to the public for free by the FDNY.  \nTO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHICH CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS YOU SHOULD APPLY FOR, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  \nALSO INCLUDED IN THIS BOOKLET YOU WILL FIND THE FOLLOWING: NOTICE OF EXAMINATION (NOE)  \nATTENTION: The material presented in this booklet is highly comprehensive; it provides information for applicants taking the above Certificate of Fitness examination. As the scope of Energy Storage Systems is highly technical, FDNY recommends that applicants devote sufficient amount of time and effort in preparation before taking the B-28/W-28 Certificate of Fitness examination.  \nStudy Material and booklets are not allowed to be used during the exam. If required for exam, Reference Material will be provided to you by Exam room personnel. Exam computer station will also prompt if reference material is required for your exam.  \n© 1/2020 1st edition; 6/2022 2nd edition New York City Fire Department-All rights reserved ®  \nContents  \nEXAM SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR B-28/W-28 CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS.......................... 8  \nSTUDY MATERIAL AND TEST DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................... 16  \nINTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................... 18  \nPURPOSE OF FIRE CODE Section 608.......................................................................................................... 19  \nPURPOSE OF RULE 3 RCNY 608-01 ............................................................................................................ 19  \nPURPOSE OF THE STUDY MATERIAL ...................................................................................................... 19  \nDEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 20  \nCHAPTER 1. CASE STUDIES .......................................................................................................................... 27  \nCHAPTER 2. STATIONARY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS .......................................................................... 34  \n2.1 Five Types of Energy Storage Technologies ........................................................................................ 35  \n2.1.1 Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries ...................................................................................................... 36  \n2.1.2 Lithium Metal Polymer batteries................................................................................................... 37  \n2.1.3 Flow batteries ................................................................................................................................ 37  \n2.1.4 Nickel cadmium batteries .............................................................................................................. 37  \n2.1.5 Nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries ....................................................................................... 38  \n2.1.6 Lead acid batteries .................................................................................................................","cbCaik7H8yrnpkCp","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik7H8yrnpkCp","pdf",5643199,141,"English","# EXAM SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR B-28/W-28 CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS\n# STUDY MATERIAL AND TEST DESCRIPTION\n# INTRODUCTION\n# PURPOSES AND DEFINITIONS\n## PURPOSE OF FIRE CODE Section 608\n## PURPOSE OF RULE 3 RCNY 608-01\n## PURPOSE OF THE STUDY MATERIAL\n## DEFINITIONS\n# CHAPTER 1. CASE STUDIES\n# CHAPTER 2. STATIONARY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS\n## Five Types of Energy Storage Technologies\n## Multiple Layers of Stationary Energy Storage Systems\n## Benefits and Hazards of Battery Energy Storage Systems\n## Battery Systems Size Thresholds\n## Multiple Battery Systems\n## Mobile Energy Storage Systems\n# CHAPTER 3. PERMITS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\n## Permits\n## Obligations of Owner and Operator\n## General Duties of Certificate of Fitness Holder","[{\"question\":\"How do applicants apply for the FDNY B-28/W-28 exam?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must apply and pay for the exam online before arriving at the FDNY. The online process typically takes about 30 minutes.\"},{\"question\":\"Are study materials allowed during the exam?\",\"answer\":\"Study material and booklets are not allowed during the exam. If reference material is needed, it is provided by exam room personnel and the exam computer station will prompt for it.\"},{\"question\":\"What topics are covered in Chapter 2 for energy storage systems?\",\"answer\":\"Chapter 2 covers stationary energy storage systems, including major battery technology types, multiple layers, benefits and hazards, size thresholds for outdoor/rooftop systems, multiple battery systems, and mobile energy storage systems.\"}]","FDNY Certificate of Fitness Study Material - B-28/W-28 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) - Study Material | PDF",1791153177,355]