NFPA 10 EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ The ________ rating is equivalent to the amount of square footage
that the extinguisher can cover, handled by a professional. Answer:
B:C
Note that 20 B:C = 20 square feet of coverage.
◉ C indicates it is suitable for use on ________ ________ ________.
Answer: electrically energized equipment.
◉ 8.8 Condemning Extinguishers
8.8.1 Fails Test or Examination
When a fire extinguisher cylinder, shell, or cartridge fails a hydrostatic
pressure test or fails to pass a visual examination as specified in 8.4.2,
it shall be condemned or destroyed by the owner or the owner's
agent.
8.4.2* Examination of Cylinder Condition
,Where a fire extinguisher cylinder or shell exhibits one or more of the
following conditions, it shall not be hydrostatically tested but shall be
condemned or destroyed by the owner or at the owner's discretion:
A.8.4.2 A condemned cylinder or fire extinguisher can be destroyed
only by its owner or at the owner's discretion. It is strongly
recommended that a record be kept of cylinders or fire extinguishers
that are recommended to be destroyed.
(1)* Where repairs by soldering, welding, brazing, or use of patching
compound exist
A.8.4.2(1) For welding or brazing on mild steel shells, consult the
◉ 8.7.3 High-Pressure Cylinders and Cartridges
8.7.3.1 Cylinders or cartridges that pass the hydrostatic test shall be
stamped with the retester's identification number and the month
and year of the retest per DOT/TC requirements.
8.7.3.2 Stamping shall be placed only on the shoulder, top, head,
neck, or foot ring (where provided) of the cylinder or in accordance
with 49 CFR 180.213(c)(1).
8.7.4 Hose Assemblies. Hose assemblies that pass a hydrostatic test
shall not require recording, labeling, or marking.
, ◉ 8.7.2* Low-Pressure Cylinders
A.8.7.2 Figure A.8.7.2 provides a guide to the design of a hydrostatic
test label. All print should be black on a silver background.
8.7.2.1 Fire extinguisher cylinders of the low-pressure non-DOT type
that pass a hydrostatic test shall have the following information
recorded on a label:
(1) Month and year the test was performed, indicated by a
perforation, such as is done by a hand punch
(2) Test pressure used
(3) Name or initials of the person performing the test and name of
the agency performing the test
8.7.2.2 The Label shall meet the following criteria:
(1) Sized at a minimum of 2 in. x 3 1/2 in. (51 mm x 89 mm)
(2) Affixed by a heatless process
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ The ________ rating is equivalent to the amount of square footage
that the extinguisher can cover, handled by a professional. Answer:
B:C
Note that 20 B:C = 20 square feet of coverage.
◉ C indicates it is suitable for use on ________ ________ ________.
Answer: electrically energized equipment.
◉ 8.8 Condemning Extinguishers
8.8.1 Fails Test or Examination
When a fire extinguisher cylinder, shell, or cartridge fails a hydrostatic
pressure test or fails to pass a visual examination as specified in 8.4.2,
it shall be condemned or destroyed by the owner or the owner's
agent.
8.4.2* Examination of Cylinder Condition
,Where a fire extinguisher cylinder or shell exhibits one or more of the
following conditions, it shall not be hydrostatically tested but shall be
condemned or destroyed by the owner or at the owner's discretion:
A.8.4.2 A condemned cylinder or fire extinguisher can be destroyed
only by its owner or at the owner's discretion. It is strongly
recommended that a record be kept of cylinders or fire extinguishers
that are recommended to be destroyed.
(1)* Where repairs by soldering, welding, brazing, or use of patching
compound exist
A.8.4.2(1) For welding or brazing on mild steel shells, consult the
◉ 8.7.3 High-Pressure Cylinders and Cartridges
8.7.3.1 Cylinders or cartridges that pass the hydrostatic test shall be
stamped with the retester's identification number and the month
and year of the retest per DOT/TC requirements.
8.7.3.2 Stamping shall be placed only on the shoulder, top, head,
neck, or foot ring (where provided) of the cylinder or in accordance
with 49 CFR 180.213(c)(1).
8.7.4 Hose Assemblies. Hose assemblies that pass a hydrostatic test
shall not require recording, labeling, or marking.
, ◉ 8.7.2* Low-Pressure Cylinders
A.8.7.2 Figure A.8.7.2 provides a guide to the design of a hydrostatic
test label. All print should be black on a silver background.
8.7.2.1 Fire extinguisher cylinders of the low-pressure non-DOT type
that pass a hydrostatic test shall have the following information
recorded on a label:
(1) Month and year the test was performed, indicated by a
perforation, such as is done by a hand punch
(2) Test pressure used
(3) Name or initials of the person performing the test and name of
the agency performing the test
8.7.2.2 The Label shall meet the following criteria:
(1) Sized at a minimum of 2 in. x 3 1/2 in. (51 mm x 89 mm)
(2) Affixed by a heatless process
