S-42 Certificate of Fitness Study Material - Supervision of Auto Salvage Facilities

Sep 25, 2026

Uploaded by lilac

Study material for the FDNY Certificate of Fitness examination for Supervision of Auto Salvage Facilities (S-42). It provides online exam and payment instructions, explains how to apply through the FDNY online account, and notes that the booklet is free to the public. The content includes the Notice of Examination (NOE) and detailed study sections covering FDNY permit, facility and design requirements, equipment and operations, housekeeping and safety plans, signage, and lithium-ion battery fire-safety topics, plus extinguisher knowledge and relevant safety data sheets.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages56

Reading Time2 h 21 min

AccessFree to download

EXAM SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR S-42 CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS

About the Study Material

Introduction

Other COFs that may be in Auto salvage Facilities

Worst Case Scenario

Definitions

1. FDNY Permit Requirements

2. Facility and Design Requirements

3. Equipment, Storage and Operation

4. Housekeeping

5. Signage

6. Lithium-Ion Safety

7. Fire Extinguishers

8. Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Appendix

FIRE DEPARTMENT ● CITY OF NEW YORK STUDY MATERIAL FOR THE EXAMINATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR Supervision of Auto Salvage Facilities S-42 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-business](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) This book is provided to the public for free by the FDNY. ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS BOOKLET YOU WILL FIND THE FOLLOWING: NOTICE OF EXAMINATION (NOE) © 2023 New York City Fire Department-All rights reserved ® . Table of Contents EXAM SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR S-42 CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS .. 4 About the Study Material ...................................................................... 7 Introduction ......................................................................................... 7 Other COFs that may be in Auto salvage Facilities ................................ 8 Worst Case Scenario ............................................................................. 9 Definitions.......................................................................................... 12 1. FDNY Permit Requirements.......................................................... 18 2. Facility and Design Requirements ................................................ 18 Facility requirements ............................................................................. 18 Design requirements .............................................................................. 18 3. Equipment, Storage and Operation............................................... 19 Equipment ............................................................................................. 19 Non-sparking hand tools ......................................................................... 19 De-Fueling Equipment ............................................................................ 19 Storage .................................................................................................. 20 Fuel ........................................................................................................ 20 Air Cushion restraint system (Airbags) .................................................... 20 CNG ........................................................................................................ 20 Lithium-ion batteries............................................................................... 20 Salvage yard Operation and Supervision ................................................ 21 Torch Operation ...................................................................................... 21 Air Compressor ....................................................................................... 22 Defueling................................................................................................. 28 4. Housekeeping............................................................................... 28 Safety Plan and Personal Protection ....................................................... 28 Safety Plan .............................................................................................. 28 In Case of a Spill ..................................................................................... 29 Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) ....................................................... 29 Exposure ............................................................................................... 30 Safety data sheet (SDS) .......................................................................... 33 Common Hazards Auto Salvage.........................

FAQs

How do applicants apply and pay for the S-42 exam online?

Applicants must apply and pay for the FDNY exam online before arriving. The process takes about 30 minutes, with simplified instructions provided via the FDNY business page and an account/login through the FDNY fires portal.

What main requirement areas are covered for Supervision of Auto Salvage Facilities?

The study material covers FDNY permit requirements, facility and design requirements, equipment/storage/operation, housekeeping and safety plans with personal protection, and hazard communication through signage.

What lithium-ion safety and extinguisher topics are included?

It includes guidance on charging lithium-ion, extinguishing lithium-ion, unexpected re-ignition, and lithium-ion battery safety, along with fire extinguisher location, classes, symbols, and inspection frequency (monthly and annually).

Sep 25, 2026

Uploaded by lilac