DOB Flashcards Chapter 33

Questions and Answers

Trusses shall be or .

braced or guyed.

Pre-shores must be at intervals no more than __ft on center.

8ft

What are projectile tools referenced by?

ANSI

Pre-jump safety meetings must take place no more than __ hrs prior to jump.

24hrs Signup and view all the answers

Open excavations can be protected by solid enclosure at least ftinches.

3' 6" Signup and view all the answers

Jacks shall be marked by etch or stamp with the __.

rated capacity Signup and view all the answers

When using jack, once item has been lifted or shall be used immediately if jack does not have built-in safety devices.

blocking or cribbing Signup and view all the answers

Fuel shall be kept in containers that meet the requirements of the __.

Fire Department Signup and view all the answers

All house valves shall be provided with __ outlets.

capped Signup and view all the answers

or shall be erected to prevent materials from rebounding into street.

Splash boards or baffles Signup and view all the answers

Abandoned sites require a and a plan.

Fence & safety monitoring plan Signup and view all the answers

If soil work does not begin, you must notify the department no more than __hours prior but no later than the scheduled date.

24 hours Signup and view all the answers

All open edges of excavation shall have guardrail when greater than __ft in depth.

6' Signup and view all the answers

Reshoring schedule shall be __.

signed and sealed, kept on site Signup and view all the answers

Wood pole splices shall be __ft in length.

4 ft Signup and view all the answers

Discarded rope shall not be used as slings.

True Signup and view all the answers

Space between platforms and uprights on scaffold is no more than __ inch.

1 inch Signup and view all the answers

A or at least 4"X4" at openings level with or below floor.

bumper or curb Signup and view all the answers

Lifts and fork trucks shall be provided metal plated with etched/stamped in pounds.

capacity ratings Signup and view all the answers

Structural members shall be or to prevent swing.

chained or lashed Signup and view all the answers

Monitoring required during the course of excavation when __.

Buildings are within distance of excavation that is equal to or less than the max depth of excavation, historic structures contiguous to or within 90ft from the edge of lot. Signup and view all the answers

Crane licenses A, B, C__

200, unlimited, cherry picker Signup and view all the answers

Smoking is prohibited.

True Signup and view all the answers

A training course shall be considered timely if completed within __ year after expiration for rigging.

1 year Signup and view all the answers

Permits shall be posted __ of hoisting equipment.

In the car or on equipment Signup and view all the answers

Runways/Ramps for vehicles shall be min __ft wide.

12ft Signup and view all the answers

Site specific formwork drawings required when __.

Concrete for major building, shore/form height greater than 14', vertical load exceeds 150lbs, power buggies are used, multi-stage shores are used, slab is 10" or more, concentrated loads 2000lbs Signup and view all the answers

Following adjustment or repair of scaffold, an inspection is required.

True Signup and view all the answers

You must notify the department to hours prior to soil or foundation work.

24 to 48 hours Signup and view all the answers

Max aggregate indoor acetylene storage not to exceed __scf.

15,000scf Signup and view all the answers

The site safety log shall be kept __.

At the site Signup and view all the answers

The SSM shall at a min conduct daily checks to ensure standpipe is __.

available and in a state of readiness at all times. Signup and view all the answers

Protection for storage next to sidewalk shall extend from 4' barrier with mesh to top of sidewalk shed.

1/2 inch Signup and view all the answers

Medical gases max storage.

1,500scf Signup and view all the answers

If no response is received from adjoining property owner, a second written notification shall be made no more than days and no less than .

45 days, 30 days Signup and view all the answers

Supported scaffolds require a pre-shift & .

inspection & checklist Signup and view all the answers

Notify FDNY soil work.

Explosives Signup and view all the answers

CSFSM is responsible to ensure construction personnel are acquainted with operation of __.

fire extinguishers and other fire protection equipment Signup and view all the answers

If an alternate SSM comes to relieve the primary SSM, this shall be noted in the __.

site safety log Signup and view all the answers

When the floor is less than 1,000sqft, material may be stored __ft from unenclosed perimeter.

5ft Signup and view all the answers

FDNY hose connections shall be marked with a metal sign reading __ and red light at night.

sprinkler connection Signup and view all the answers

Viewing panels shall be provided every __ft.

25 linear ft Signup and view all the answers

Platforms shall not deflect more than __ span.

1/60 Signup and view all the answers

Viewing panels shall be inches by inches and shall be blocked with plexiglass.

12" by 12" Signup and view all the answers

Notify transit soil work.

within 200' of any tunnel Signup and view all the answers

CSFSM shall ensure fire protection equipment are readily available and __.

periodically inspected Signup and view all the answers

A record of all inspections shall be maintained in the SSM log or __.

site safety log Signup and view all the answers

It is the SSM's responsibility to inspect personally on a regular basis while work is in progress throughout the day __.

compliance with ch 33 Signup and view all the answers

Guardrail required on ramp greater than __ft.

5ft Signup and view all the answers

Materials shall be protected against and .

damage and erosion Signup and view all the answers

Light duty sidewalk sheds for work less than 100ft may be light duty to carry live load of __ pounds per sqft.

150lbs per sqft Signup and view all the answers

In buildings of non-combustible material, floor slabs up to __ feet may be removed for temp storage of material.

25' Signup and view all the answers

DEC notification soil work.

deeper than 500ft, geothermal Signup and view all the answers

Platforms 10 ft or less shall not extend over __inches unless tied down or guardrails to prevent access.

12 inches Signup and view all the answers

All chute structural supports shall be made of __.

non-combustible material Signup and view all the answers

Warning signs, personnel, or barriers shall be provided to __.

protect the public Signup and view all the answers

Cutting and capping of sprinklers shall be performed by __.

licensed master plumber, licensed fire suppression piping contractor Signup and view all the answers

What are the requirements for powder actuated hand tools?

Kept in locked box, kept from heat, kept away from compressed gases, storage area signage 'danger ammunition', shall not be used in explosive atmospheres, create safe zone behind work, 1/2 inch steel plate, and 1 portable fire extinguisher 2# rating no more than 750,000. Signup and view all the answers

All workers who attach or detach articles from a hook shall possess a course hours with refresher every .

16hrs, 4 years 8hrs Signup and view all the answers

Chutes that need to be constructed of non-combustible and the material are __.

chutes exceeding 75' in height and occupancy group I buildings Signup and view all the answers

Notify DEP excavation.

greater than 100ft within 500ft of water tunnel Signup and view all the answers

Drawings for scaffolds shall provide a view and view.

plan, elevation Signup and view all the answers

Notification to adjoining property for soil work must be made written not less than __ days prior to start.

10 days Signup and view all the answers

Obstructions or openings located in public way shall be marked and __.

guarded Signup and view all the answers

During demo, sprinklers shall be capped .

immediately below the floor being demolished Signup and view all the answers

Hangups or stirrups shall be placed at least inches but no more than inches from the edge of the platform.

6", 18" Signup and view all the answers

Compressed gas valves shall be protected.

True Signup and view all the answers

Wire rope clips for suspended scaffolds shall have min installed at min rope diameters apart.

3 installed at 6 rope diameters apart Signup and view all the answers

Walkways/footbridges with a slope greater than 1 in 20 with a rise greater than 6" require __.

guardrails Signup and view all the answers

The use of repaired wire rope is prohibited.

True Signup and view all the answers

Pre-jump safety meeting must take place no more than __ hours prior to jump.

24 hours Signup and view all the answers

Jacks shall be rested on a foundation adequate to support load.

firm level Signup and view all the answers

Sprinklers during demo shall be maintained as a non-automatic sprinkler system.

True Signup and view all the answers

Where an item is to be placed on sidewalk shed above 150lbs per sqft, such shed shall be able to carry 300ppsf, the load of the item minus 150ppsf.

storage capacities Signup and view all the answers

The permit holder shall notify the department no more than __ days following the complete removal of shed.

2 days Signup and view all the answers

Inspection by department is required for __ suspended scaffolds.

multi point Signup and view all the answers

Written notification shall be made to parks at least __ hours prior to work.

48 hours Signup and view all the answers

No person shall make a safety device inoperative.

True Signup and view all the answers

If soil work does not begin, you must notify the department no more than __ hours prior but no later than the scheduled date.

24 hours Signup and view all the answers

Accepted support for excavation includes , , or __.

sheeting, shoring, or bracing Signup and view all the answers

Projects that require a SSP, the GC shall enact a __ to implement such SSP.

site safety monitoring program Signup and view all the answers

Runways/ramps for motor vehicle use shall have xinch curbs parallel and secured to sides of ramp.

8x8 inch Signup and view all the answers

Standpipe connections can be used for purposes other than firefighting if __.

approved by FDNY and at least 1 standpipe is maintained Signup and view all the answers

2 people are required to use a handheld pallet jack when load is greater than ft inches.

4' 6" Signup and view all the answers

Acetylene is only to be stored on __ floor and total not to exceed 3,500scf.

ground floor Signup and view all the answers

__ shall be provided at all FDNY connections indicating it is pressurized and where manual air release valve is located.

signage Signup and view all the answers

Every opening not used for removal of debris during demo shall be covered by inch wood or .

2", equivalent solid material Signup and view all the answers

Suspended scaffold installer/user requires hours every years and __ hour refresher.

16 hours, every 4 years, 8 hour refresher Signup and view all the answers

When permission to enter adjoining property has been obtained, a __ examination at such property shall be conducted by the person causing the work prior to commencement/reasonable periods during the project.

physical Signup and view all the answers

Curbs shall be provided for any buggy traffic path closer than __ft to an unenclosed area.

10ft, or which a fall of more than 12" is possible Signup and view all the answers

Pressure gauges for standpipe shall be located at __.

compressor and most remote points of system from compressor Signup and view all the answers

Lateral loads no less than __p/f.

100p/f Signup and view all the answers

Truck loads shall be __ to prevent spillage.

trimmed Signup and view all the answers

Debris netting for scaffold shall be gauge inch.

18 gauge, 1/2 inch Signup and view all the answers

A crane is being operated by an unlicensed operator. You should __.

notify DOB immediately. Signup and view all the answers

Slurry to be used must be by a __ design professional.

registered Signup and view all the answers

Sidewalk sheds shall be constructed out of or .

wood or steel Signup and view all the answers

Power buggy ramps shall be __ft wider than the outside width of any power buggy.

2ft Signup and view all the answers

Maximum quantity of acetylene storage on any floor is ___scf.

3,500scf Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Trusses and Excavations

Trusses must be braced or guyed for stability.
Pre-shores in excavations should be placed at intervals no greater than 8 feet on center.
Open excavations require a solid enclosure at least 3 feet 6 inches high.

Safety Protocols

Pre-jump safety meetings must occur no more than 24 hours before the jump.
Jacks need to be marked with their rated capacity for safety awareness.
After raising an item with a jack lacking built-in safety devices, blocking or cribbing must be used immediately.

Tools and Equipment

Projectile tools adhere to ANSI standards for safety.
Pipe platforms and uprights on scaffolds must have no more than a 1-inch gap.
Structural members must be secured by being chained or lashed to prevent hazardous swing.

Emergency Preparedness

Medical gases have a maximum storage limit of 1,500 scf.
Acetylene and other compressed gases must be stored compliant with fire department regulations and at designated locations.

Building Regulations

All house valves should be equipped with capped outlets for safety.
Guardrails are mandatory for excavations greater than 6 feet deep.
Platforms must not deflect more than 1/60 of their span for structural integrity.

Notifications and Reports

Notifications to adjacent properties regarding soil work must be made in writing at least 10 days before commencement.
Daily checks of standpipes are required to ensure accessibility and readiness.
Site safety logs should be maintained at the construction site for continual monitoring.

Personnel Training and Responsibilities

Workers attaching or detaching articles from hooks require a 16-hour course with a refresher every 4 years.
Site Safety Managers must monitor compliance with construction safety standards regularly throughout the day.

Equipment Usage

Light duty sidewalk sheds capable of carrying live loads of at least 150 lbs per square foot are required for short-term work.
Debris netting used for scaffolds must meet 18 gauge, ½ inch specifications for effective safety.

Fire Safety and Protection

Smoking is strictly prohibited in construction zones to minimize fire risks.
Fire protection equipment must be readily accessible, periodically inspected, and properly maintained.
Standpipe connections may be used for non-firefighting purposes only with FDNY approval.

Scaffold Standards

Drawings for scaffolds must include plan and elevation views for comprehensive understanding.
Multi-point suspended scaffolds require inspection by the department prior to use for safety assurance.

Material Handling and Storage

Storage near sidewalk sheds must consider weight loads and structural capabilities.
Maximum permitted quantities for acetylene storage must not exceed 3,500 scf per floor.

Miscellaneous Safety Guidelines

Guardrails are required on ramps exceeding 5 feet in height.
Cutting and capping of sprinklers must be performed by licensed professionals to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

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DOB Flashcards Chapter 33

Questions and Answers

Trusses shall be __ or __.

Pre-shores must be at intervals no more than __ft on center.

What are projectile tools referenced by?

Pre-jump safety meetings must take place no more than __ hrs prior to jump.

Open excavations can be protected by solid enclosure at least __ft__inches.

Jacks shall be marked by etch or stamp with the __.

When using jack, once item has been lifted __ or __ shall be used immediately if jack does not have built-in safety devices.

Fuel shall be kept in containers that meet the requirements of the __.

All house valves shall be provided with __ outlets.

__ or __ shall be erected to prevent materials from rebounding into street.

Abandoned sites require a __ and a __ plan.

If soil work does not begin, you must notify the department no more than __hours prior but no later than the scheduled date.

All open edges of excavation shall have guardrail when greater than __ft in depth.

Reshoring schedule shall be __.

Wood pole splices shall be __ft in length.

Discarded rope shall not be used as slings.

Space between platforms and uprights on scaffold is no more than __ inch.

A __ or __ at least 4"X4" at openings level with or below floor.

Lifts and fork trucks shall be provided metal plated with etched/stamped __ __ in pounds.

Structural members shall be __ or __ to prevent swing.

Monitoring required during the course of excavation when __.

Crane licenses A__, B__, C__

Smoking is prohibited.

A training course shall be considered timely if completed within __ year after expiration for rigging.

Permits shall be posted __ of hoisting equipment.

Runways/Ramps for vehicles shall be min __ft wide.

Site specific formwork drawings required when __.

Following adjustment or repair of scaffold, an inspection is required.

You must notify the department __ to __ hours prior to soil or foundation work.

Max aggregate indoor acetylene storage not to exceed __scf.

The site safety log shall be kept __.

The SSM shall at a min conduct daily checks to ensure standpipe is __.

Protection for storage next to sidewalk shall extend from 4' barrier with mesh to top of sidewalk shed.

Medical gases max storage.

If no response is received from adjoining property owner, a second written notification shall be made no more than __ days and no less than __.

Supported scaffolds require a pre-shift __ & __.

Notify FDNY soil work.

CSFSM is responsible to ensure construction personnel are acquainted with operation of __.

If an alternate SSM comes to relieve the primary SSM, this shall be noted in the __.

When the floor is less than 1,000sqft, material may be stored __ft from unenclosed perimeter.

FDNY hose connections shall be marked with a metal sign reading __ and red light at night.

Viewing panels shall be provided every __ft.

Platforms shall not deflect more than __ span.

Viewing panels shall be __ inches by __ inches and shall be blocked with plexiglass.

Notify transit soil work.

CSFSM shall ensure fire protection equipment are readily available and __.

A record of all inspections shall be maintained in the SSM log or __.

It is the SSM's responsibility to inspect personally on a regular basis while work is in progress throughout the day __.

Guardrail required on ramp greater than __ft.

Materials shall be protected against __ and __.

Light duty sidewalk sheds for work less than 100ft may be light duty to carry live load of __ pounds per sqft.

In buildings of non-combustible material, floor slabs up to __ feet may be removed for temp storage of material.

DEC notification soil work.

Platforms 10 ft or less shall not extend over __inches unless tied down or guardrails to prevent access.

All chute structural supports shall be made of __.

Warning signs, personnel, or barriers shall be provided to __.

Cutting and capping of sprinklers shall be performed by __.

What are the requirements for powder actuated hand tools?

All workers who attach or detach articles from a hook shall possess a course __ hours with refresher every __.

Chutes that need to be constructed of non-combustible and the material are __.

Notify DEP excavation.

Drawings for scaffolds shall provide a __ view and __ view.

Notification to adjoining property for soil work must be made written not less than __ days prior to start.

Obstructions or openings located in public way shall be marked and __.

During demo, sprinklers shall be capped __ __.

Hangups or stirrups shall be placed at least __ inches but no more than __ inches from the edge of the platform.

Compressed gas valves shall be protected.

Wire rope clips for suspended scaffolds shall have min __ installed at min __ rope diameters apart.

Walkways/footbridges with a slope greater than 1 in 20 with a rise greater than 6" require __.

The use of repaired wire rope is prohibited.

Pre-jump safety meeting must take place no more than __ hours prior to jump.

Jacks shall be rested on a __ __ foundation adequate to support load.

Sprinklers during demo shall be maintained as a non-automatic sprinkler system.

Where an item is to be placed on sidewalk shed above 150lbs per sqft, such shed shall be able to carry 300ppsf, the load of the item minus 150ppsf.

The permit holder shall notify the department no more than __ days following the complete removal of shed.

Inspection by department is required for __ suspended scaffolds.

Written notification shall be made to parks at least __ hours prior to work.

No person shall make a safety device inoperative.

Trusses shall be or .

Open excavations can be protected by solid enclosure at least ftinches.

When using jack, once item has been lifted or shall be used immediately if jack does not have built-in safety devices.

or shall be erected to prevent materials from rebounding into street.

Abandoned sites require a and a plan.

A or at least 4"X4" at openings level with or below floor.

Lifts and fork trucks shall be provided metal plated with etched/stamped in pounds.

Structural members shall be or to prevent swing.

Crane licenses A, B, C__

You must notify the department to hours prior to soil or foundation work.

If no response is received from adjoining property owner, a second written notification shall be made no more than days and no less than .

Supported scaffolds require a pre-shift & .

Viewing panels shall be inches by inches and shall be blocked with plexiglass.

Materials shall be protected against and .

All workers who attach or detach articles from a hook shall possess a course hours with refresher every .

Drawings for scaffolds shall provide a view and view.

During demo, sprinklers shall be capped .

Hangups or stirrups shall be placed at least inches but no more than inches from the edge of the platform.

Wire rope clips for suspended scaffolds shall have min installed at min rope diameters apart.

Jacks shall be rested on a foundation adequate to support load.

Accepted support for excavation includes , , or __.

Runways/ramps for motor vehicle use shall have xinch curbs parallel and secured to sides of ramp.

2 people are required to use a handheld pallet jack when load is greater than ft inches.

Every opening not used for removal of debris during demo shall be covered by inch wood or .

Suspended scaffold installer/user requires hours every years and __ hour refresher.

Debris netting for scaffold shall be gauge inch.

Sidewalk sheds shall be constructed out of or .