LPG/CNG Certificate of Fitness Examination Study Material - Fire Department, City of New York - Parts 1-2

Sep 25, 2026

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Study material for the FDNY Certificate of Fitness examination for LPG/CNG, specifying required reading and exam-part references. Covers Part 1: compressed gases, handling, use, and storage of LPG/CNG, including liquid petroleum gas and compressed natural gas basics, leak checks, and portable fire extinguisher operation and inspections, plus indoor and outdoor storage rules and construction-site use. Includes Part 2 focused on using and handling LPG/CNG for tar kettles, asphalt melters, and traffic line marking, with FDNY permit guidance, equipment-specific procedures, and fire suppression topics.

LanguageEnglish

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Pages71

Reading Time2 h 59 min

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EXAM SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR

INTRODUCTION

PART 1. COMPRESSED GASES

1.1 HANDLING, USE, AND STORAGE OF COMPRESSED GAS

1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)

1.3 USING LPG

1.4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG)

1.5 CHECK FOR LEAKS

1.6 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

1.7 INDOOR AND OUTDOOR STORAGE RULES

1.8 CONSTRUCTION SITE USE & STORAGE

PART 2. USE AND HANDLING USE OF LPG/CNG FOR TAR KETTLE, ASPHALT MELTER AND MARKING TRAFFIC LINES

2.1 FDNY PERMIT

2.2 TAR KETTLE

2.3 ASPHALT MELTER

2.4 MARKING TRAFFIC LINE

2.5 FIRE SUPPRESSION

FIRE DEPARTMENT ● CITY OF NEW YORK STUDY MATERIAL FOR THE EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR LPG/CNG | You must read the following: | | | --- | --- | | Definitions | | | Part 1 | • Storage and Handling of LPG/CNG | | Part 8 | • Case Studies | | Part 9 | • Lithium-Ion Safety | | COF Part | See below for specific exam | | COF | For: | Part | | --- | --- | --- | | G-22 | • Use of LPG/CNG in Powered Industrial Truck Operations | 5 | | G-23 | • Use of LPG/CNG at Outdoors Events and Mobile Cooking
• Mobile cooking
• Use of LPG/CNG at Outdoors Events and Mobile Cooking | 3 | | G-24 | • Use of LPG/CNG in Emergency Indoor Repairs | 6 | | G-34 | • Use of LPG in Hot-Air Balloon | 7 | | G-36 | • Use of LPG/CNG in Manhole Operations
• Manhole heating | 4 | | G-40 | • Use and Handling Use of LPG/CNG for Tar Kettles, Asphalt Melter & Marking Street Line
• Heating devices in roofing or street repair | 2 | | G-44 | • Storage and Handling of LPG/CNG | 1 | © 05/2015 New York City Fire Department – All rights reserved TABLE OF CONTENTS EXAM SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR.................................................................................................A INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................2 PART 1. COMPRESSED GASES ..........................................................................................................8 1.1 HANDLING, USE, AND STORAGE OF COMPRESSED GAS ......................................................................8 General Guidance ........................................................................................................................... 8 Related Equipment ....................................................................................................................... 13 Moving Compressed Gas Containers ............................................................................................ 14 Separation from hazardous conditions ......................................................................................... 15 1.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG)............................................... 15 DESCRIPTION OF LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS ............................................................................... 15 DESCRIPTION OF LPG CONTAINERS ........................................................................................... 16 1.3 USING LPG ....................................................................................................................... 18 Control Valve and Pressure Relief Valve ...................................................................................... 18 Regulator and Quick Release Connector ...................................................................................... 19 Excess Flow Check Valve ............................................................................................................. 21 Regular Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 22 LPG Operation .............................................................................................................................. 22 Moving LPG ................................................................................................................................... 23 1.4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) ........................................ 23 1.5 CHECK FOR LEAKS ..........................................................................................................24 1.6 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ....................................................................................26 Operation Instructions for a Fire Extinguisher .............................................................................. 27 Fire Extinguishers ............

FAQs

What does the FDNY LPG/CNG Certificate of Fitness exam study material cover in Part 1?

Part 1 covers handling, use, and storage of compressed gas, descriptions of LPG and CNG, leak checking, portable fire extinguisher basics and inspections, and indoor/outdoor storage rules and construction site use.

What topics are included in Part 2 of the study material?

Part 2 focuses on using and handling LPG/CNG for tar kettles, asphalt melters, and marking traffic lines, including FDNY permit guidance, equipment procedures, and fire suppression.

Why are portable fire extinguishers and leak checks emphasized?

The material includes instructions for checking LPG/CNG leaks and provides operating instructions, inspection information, and typical extinguisher guidance to support safe response and risk control.

Sep 25, 2026

Uploaded by Connor