FIRE DEPARTMENT - CITY OF NEW YORK - Study Material for the Certificate of Fitness Examination for Use of Flammable Gases With Oxygen or Use of LPG/CNG for Hot Work Operations (Citywide) - G-60

Sep 23, 2026

Study material for the FDNY Certificate of Fitness Examination for the G-60 category covering hot work operations using flammable gases with oxygen or using LPG/CNG. The booklet explains mandatory certification-holder responsibilities, important code changes, and step-by-step requirements for online exam application. It provides an exam-focused guide covering authorization for hot work locations, key definitions, torch operation safety rules, fire watch and fire guard duties, and requirements for torch equipment, setup, operation, shutdown, and common problems.

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Pages66

Reading Time2 h 46 min

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EXAM SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR G-60 CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS

STUDY MATERIAL AND TEST DECRIPTION

INTRODUCTION

Hot Work Program Authorization

DEFINITIONS

PART 1. TORCH (HOT WORK) OPERATION

1.1. Approved Location and Restricted Areas

LPG Prohibitions and Exceptions

CNG Prohibitions and Exceptions

1.2 Responsible Person and Pre-Hot Work Check

1.1 Fire Safety Requirements

1.3.1 Gas Torch Operation Precautions

1.3.2 Electric ARC Welding Precautions

1.3.3 Protection of Combustibles

1.3.4 Signage

1.4 Fire Watch Requirements

1.4.1 Fire watch

1.4.2 Fire guard

1.4.3 Fire guard for construction sites and torch-applied roofing systems

1.4.4 Time and Recordkeeping Requirement

PART 2. GAS TORCH EQUIPMENT

2.1 Blowtorch (Air-fuel) and Oxy-fuel Torch

2.2 Different Use of Gas Torches

2.3 Guidelines for Using an Oxygen-fuel Torch

2.4 General Guidelines for Using a Blowtorch

2.5 Common Problems Occur with Torch Operations

FIRE DEPARTMENT ● CITY OF NEW YORK STUDY MATERIAL FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS EXAMINATION FOR USE OF FLAMMABLE GASES WITH OXYGEN OR USE OF LPG/CNG FOR HOT WORK OPERATIONS (CITYWIDE) G-60 This book is provided to the public for free by the FDNY. All applicants are required to apply and pay for an exam online before arriving at the FDNY. It can take about 30 minutes to complete. Simplified instructions for online application and payment can be found here: [http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/fdny](http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/fdny/downloads/pdf/business/fdny)business-cof-individuals-short.pdf Create an Account and Log in to: [http://fires.fdnycloud.org/CitizenAccess](http://fires.fdnycloud.org/CitizenAccess) Important Code Change: Any hot work operation, including hot work operations using a flammable gas, with or without oxygen and any hot work operation for torch-applied roofing systems must be personally done by a Certificate of Fitness holder. © 05/2011 New York City Fire Department-All rights reserved ® TABLE OF CONTENT EXAM SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR G-60 CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS I STUDY MATERIAL AND TEST DECRIPTION...................................................III INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1 Hot Work Program Authorization ................................................................................ 5 DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................. 8 PART 1. TORCH (HOT WORK) OPERATION..................................................... 10 1.1. Approved Location and Restricted Areas .................................................. 12 1.1.1. Hot Work Approved Areas ........................................................................................ 12 1.1.2. Restricted Hot Work Areas ....................................................................................... 12 LPG Prohibitions and Exceptions ......................................................................................... 14 CNG Prohibitions and Exceptions......................................................................................... 15 1.2 Responsible Person and Pre-Hot Work Check......................................... 16 1.1 Fire Safety Requirements ................................................................................ 18 1.3.1 Gas Torch Operation Precautions.......................................................................... 18 1.3.2 Electric ARC Welding Precautions ......................................................................... 18 1.3.3 Protection of Combustibles ...................................................................................... 18 1.3.4 Signage ........................................................................................................................... 19 1.4 Fire Watch Requirements................................................................................. 20 1.4.1 Fire watch ......................................................................................................................20 1.4.2 Fire guard ......................................................................................................................21 1.4.3 Fire guard for construction sites and torch-applied roofing systems ........21 1.4.4 Time and Recordkeeping Requirement ................................................................23 PART 2. GAS TORCH EQUIPMENT ..................................................................... 24 2.1 Blowtorch (Air-fuel) and Oxy-fuel Torch .................................................... 24 2.1.1 Blowtorch (Air-fuel) torch or single tank torch).................................................24 2.1.2 Oxy-fuel Torch.......................................................

FAQs

Who is required to perform hot work operations under the important code change?

Any hot work operation, including those using flammable gases with or without oxygen, and torch-applied roofing systems, must be personally done by a Certificate of Fitness holder.

What steps are required before arriving at the FDNY for the exam?

Applicants must apply and pay for the exam online before arriving at the FDNY. The online process takes about 30 minutes, and online application instructions are provided in the booklet.

What topics are covered in the study material for G-60 torch operations?

The material covers approved and restricted hot work locations, LPG/CNG prohibitions and exceptions, responsible person duties and pre-hot work checks, fire safety requirements, fire watch/fire guard responsibilities, and time and recordkeeping requirements.

Sep 23, 2026

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