FEX SEATTLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
General labeling types for water based extinguishers - Answers- ANSI/UL626 and
CAN/ULC-S507
Extinguishers manufactured prior to what date are not required to have as strict of
labeling standards? (Labeling code 4.1.2) - Answers- 1/1/1986
Obsolete Extinguishers - Answers- Soda acid, chemical foam, vaporizing liquids,
cartridge operated water, cartridge operated loaded stream, copper or brass shell joined
by soft solder or rivets, Carbon dioxide with metal horns
What type of hazard is it when Class A combustibles and class B flammables are low
and low rates of heat release are to be expected? - Answers- Light Hazard
What type of hazard is it when Class A combustibles and class B flammables are
moderate and fires of moderate rates of heat release are to be expected? - Answers-
Ordinary Hazard
What type of hazard is it when Class A combustibles and class B flammables are are in
high amounts. and high rates of heat release are to be expected? - Answers- Extra
Hazard
Three Dimensional Fires should be protected by what? - Answers- Large capacity dry
chemical extinguisher capable of discharging at a rate of a pound per second
What type of extinguishers should be the only type in areas containing oxidizers, such
as pool chemicals? - Answers- Water types
Extinguishers shall be located along normal paths of travel, INCLUDING exits. True or
False? - Answers- True
FE's weighing less than 40lb should be installed so that the top of device is no more
than how far from the ground? - Answers- 5 ft
Where Class A Fires are a possibility, how far from the ground should the bottom handle
of the extinguisher be? - Answers- 4 in
What is the maximum travel distance for a Class A fire extinguisher? - Answers- 75 ft
With Class B fires, and extra hazards are present, what is the maximum travel distance
for the minimum rated 40-B AND 80-B? - Answers- 30 and 50 feet
General labeling types for water based extinguishers - Answers- ANSI/UL626 and
CAN/ULC-S507
Extinguishers manufactured prior to what date are not required to have as strict of
labeling standards? (Labeling code 4.1.2) - Answers- 1/1/1986
Obsolete Extinguishers - Answers- Soda acid, chemical foam, vaporizing liquids,
cartridge operated water, cartridge operated loaded stream, copper or brass shell joined
by soft solder or rivets, Carbon dioxide with metal horns
What type of hazard is it when Class A combustibles and class B flammables are low
and low rates of heat release are to be expected? - Answers- Light Hazard
What type of hazard is it when Class A combustibles and class B flammables are
moderate and fires of moderate rates of heat release are to be expected? - Answers-
Ordinary Hazard
What type of hazard is it when Class A combustibles and class B flammables are are in
high amounts. and high rates of heat release are to be expected? - Answers- Extra
Hazard
Three Dimensional Fires should be protected by what? - Answers- Large capacity dry
chemical extinguisher capable of discharging at a rate of a pound per second
What type of extinguishers should be the only type in areas containing oxidizers, such
as pool chemicals? - Answers- Water types
Extinguishers shall be located along normal paths of travel, INCLUDING exits. True or
False? - Answers- True
FE's weighing less than 40lb should be installed so that the top of device is no more
than how far from the ground? - Answers- 5 ft
Where Class A Fires are a possibility, how far from the ground should the bottom handle
of the extinguisher be? - Answers- 4 in
What is the maximum travel distance for a Class A fire extinguisher? - Answers- 75 ft
With Class B fires, and extra hazards are present, what is the maximum travel distance
for the minimum rated 40-B AND 80-B? - Answers- 30 and 50 feet
