Taking a A-35 Supervision of Air Compressors practice test for the physical fitness certification is very important to prepare for the actual exam so that you can understand the nature of the questions and any areas that may be unclear.
Informations About FDNY A-35 Exam
The A-35 test is composed of 20 multiple-choice questions to be answered on the “touch screen” computer monitor. The test is timed, and based on the amount of questions you have 30 minutes to answer the test. For the Certificate of Fitness, the passing grade of at least 70% is to be reached.
What is A-35 Supervision of Air Compressors Certificate of Fitness
Various applications go into the use of Air Compressors. They are power industrial tools, construction instruments, and also used to perform fast repairs of all kinds of vehicles for proper and safe operations on our public rights-of-way.
They are life-giving to production and further product design and manufacturing. Improper use and operation of Air Compressors can cause great danger.
Operation of compression of atmospheric air requires an FDNY permit and must be done under the direction or supervision of a Certificate of Fitness-holder who may also opt to provide direct supervision or provide it generally under the 2022 edition of the New York City Fire Code.
PERMITS If there is any compressor used to compress any nonflammable, corrosive, or oxidizing gas or air compressed to a pressure of above 100 psi, an FDNY permit is required. There is no permit required for outdoor air compressing (except for a fair or festival).
The permits are issued by the Bureau of Fire Prevention.