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1 2015 New york city Fire Department - All rights reserved NOE Revised 1/2015 P-98 STUDY FIRE DEPARTMENT city OF NEW york STUDY MATERIAL CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS FOR SUPERVISE FUEL-OIL TRANSFER IN BUILDINGS P-98 INCLUDED IN THIS BOOKLET YOU WILL FIND THE FOLLOWING: THE P-98 NOTICE OF EXAMINATION (NOE) P- 98 study material , INCLUDING AN APPENDIX TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND WHICH CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS YOU SHOULD APPLY FOR, PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: If you are: SUPERVISING THE TRANSFER OF FUEL OIL BY A TRANSFER PUMP OR AUTOMATIC PUMP FROM A TANK ON THE LOWEST FLOOR TO A TANK OR EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ABOVE SUCH FLOOR YOU NEED THE P-98 C of F If you are: SUPERVISING THE TRANSFER OF DIESEL FUEL OIL TO FILL AN EMERGENCY GENERATOR STORAGE TANK BY MANUAL MEANS IN A BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO DECEMBER 6, 1968 YOU NEED THE C-92 C of F If you are: SUPERVISING THE USE OF STATIONARY FUEL OIL-FIRED EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT FULLY AUTOMATIC OR REQUIRES PREHEATING OF OIL YOU NEED THE P-99 C of F 2015 New york city Fire Department - All rights reserved NOE Revised 1/2015 P-98 STUDY 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.

2 NOTICE OF 2. ABOUT THE STUDY 3. INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW OF FUEL-OIL PIPING AND STORAGE SUPERVISION OF FUEL-OIL MAINTENANCE LICENSES AND 4. OIL CIRCULATING IN THE OIL BURNER OIL BURNER EFFECTS OF IMPROPER OPERATION OF AN OIL BURNER 5. FUEL-OIL PIPING AND FUEL-OIL FUEL TANKS, PIPING AND INSPECTION INSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS AND OPERATOR S INSPECTION AFTER TERMINAL FLOW CONTROL DEVICES TO OIL FUEL-OIL ABATEMENT OF AIR EQUIPMENT 6. TRANSFER MULTIPLE EMERGENCY DISCHARGE PRESSURE AUTOMATIC PUMP AUTOMATIC OPERATION AFTER INSTALLATION OF PIPING AND ABATEMENT OF AIR 7. FUEL-OIL PIPING HANDLING FLOW BURNER LOOP STAND-BY GENERATOR LOOP 8. FIRE FUSIBLE FIRE TYPICAL FIRE FIRE EXTINGUISHING INDICATORS AND HOW TO CONTACT THE RECORD 9.

3 2015 New york city Fire Department - All rights reserved NOE Revised 1/2015 P-98 STUDY 3 NOTICE OF EXAMINATION Title: Certificate of Fitness to Supervise Fuel-Oil Transfer In Buildings (P-98 Premises Related). Date of Exam: Written tests are conducted Monday through Friday (except legal holidays) 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Test Site: FDNY Headquarters, 9 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, NY. Enter through the Flatbush Avenue entrance (between Myrtle Avenue and Tech Place). QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Applicants who need to take the exam must apply in person and bring the following documents: 1. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. 2. Applicants must have a reasonable understanding of the English language. 3. Applicant must provide two forms of identification, at least one identification must be government issued photo identification, such as a State-issued Drivers License or Non Driver s License or a passport.

4 4. Applicants must present a letter of recommendation from his/her employer. The letter must be on official letterhead, and must state the applicant s full name, 2015 New york city Fire Department - All rights reserved NOE Revised 1/2015 P-98 STUDY 4 experience and the address where the applicant will work. If an applicant is self-employed or the principal of the company, he/she must submit a notarized letter attesting to his/her qualifications. The sample letters are available at the link below or the Public Certification Unit, 1st floor, 9 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn. 5. Applicants not currently employed may take the test without the recommendation letter. If the applicants pass the test, FDNY will issue a temporary letter (Z-98) with picture for the job seeking purpose. The C of F card will not be issued unless the applicants are employed and provide the recommendation letter from his/her employer.

5 6. The P-98 entails a premises related exam. The P-98 Certificate of Fitness holder will be responsible for performing the required supervision and maintenance on his/her work premises. 7. Individuals who renew their W-98 Certificate of Fitness will receive P-98 Certificate of Fitness cards. The P-98 Certificate of Fitness card must indicate the COF holder s work address on the new COF card. W-98 COF cards are no longer renewable. APPLICATION INFORMATION Application Fees: Pay the $25 application fee in person by one of the following methods: Cash Credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa) Debit card (MasterCard or Visa) Personal or company check or money order (made payable to the New york city Fire Department) For fee waivers submit: (Only government employees who will use their C of F for their work- related responsibilities are eligible for fee waivers.)

6 A letter requesting fee wavier on the Agency s official letterhead stating applicant full name, exam type and address of premises; AND Copy of identification card issued by the agency A convenience fee of will be applied to all credit card payments. Application Forms: Application forms are available at the Public Certification Unit, 1st floor, 9 Metro Tech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201. RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS You may receive a courtesy notice of renewal 90 days before the expiration date of your certificate; however, it is your responsibility to renew your Certificate in a timely manner. It is important to renew your C of F before it expires to avoid violations. For renewal, send the renewal notification or a letter stating the C of F # with a fee of $15, money order or personal check payable to Fire Department city of New york to: FDNY (Cashier s Unit) 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201 2015 New york city Fire Department - All rights reserved NOE Revised 1/2015 P-98 STUDY 5 Late renewals (90 days after the expiration date, up to 1 year) will incur a $ 25 penalty in addition to the renewal fee.

7 Certificates expired over one year past expiration date will not be renewed. New tests will be required. FDNY also reserves the right to require the applicants to take a re- EXAMINATION upon submission of renewal applications. EXAM INFORMATION The P-98 exam will consist of 35 multiple-choice questions, administered on a touch screen computer monitor. It is a time-limit test. A passing score of at least 70% is required in order to secure a Certificate of Fitness. Call (718) 999-1988 for additional information and forms. WEBSITE Please always check for the latest revised booklet at FDNY website before you take the test, the Certificate of Fitness STUDY MATERIAL link, below ALTERNATIVE ISSUANCE PROCEDURE (AIP) This certificate of fitness can be obtained by qualifying for an exemption from an exam on the basis of education and experience.

8 Applicants who qualify for AIP must apply online. For more detail information applicants must review the P-98 AIP information. 2015 New york city Fire Department - All rights reserved NOE Revised 1/2015 P-98 STUDY 6 ABOUT THE STUDY MATERIAL This STUDY MATERIAL contains some of the information you will need to prepare for the consolidated EXAMINATION for the Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Fuel-oil Transfer in Buildings (P-98). The STUDY MATERIAL includes information taken from the relevant sections of the Chapter 6 of the New york city Fire Code and Chapter 13 of the New york city Mechanical Code. Other STUDY MATERIAL information provides guidance on the proper operation and maintenance of fuel-oil piping and storage systems. All questions on the Certificate of Fitness EXAMINATION are multiple choice, with four alternative answers to each question.

9 Each question has only one correct answer. If you do not answer a question or if you mark more than one answer you will be scored as incorrect. A score of not less than 70% correct is required on the EXAMINATION in order to qualify for the Certificate of Fitness. Read each question carefully before marking your answer. There is no penalty for guessing. SAMPLE QUESTIONS 1. Which of the following are allowed to be used while taking a Certificate of Fitness EXAMINATION at 9 Metro Tech Center? I. cellular phone II. STUDY MATERIAL booklet III. reference MATERIAL provided by the FDNY IV. mp3 player A. III only B. I, II, and III C. II and IV D. I only Only reference MATERIAL provided by the FDNY is allowed to be used during Certificate of Fitness examinations. Therefore, the correct answer would be A. You would touch A on the computer terminal screen.

10 2. If the screen on your computer terminal freezes during your EXAMINATION , who should you ask for help? A. the person next to you B. the firefighters in the testing room C. the examiner in the testing room D. the computer help desk If you have a computer related question, you should ask the examiner in the testing room. Therefore, the correct answer would be C. You would touch C on the computer terminal screen. 3. If you do not know the answer to a question while taking an EXAMINATION , who should you ask for help? A. the person next to you B. the firefighters in the testing room C. the examiner in the testing room 2015 New york city Fire Department - All rights reserved NOE Revised 1/2015 P-98 STUDY 7 D. you should not ask about test questions since FDNY staff cannot assist applicants You should not ask about EXAMINATION questions or answers since FDNY staff cannot assist applicants with their tests.