10-CLASS B-FIRE EXT. VOCAB.,
NFPA 10 OG
A condemned cylinder shall not be - ANSWERS-Repaired
Can a fire extinguisher of a less than needed rating be installed? -
ANSWERS-Yes but it will not fulfill the requirements
A fire extinguisher removed from service for maintenance or
recharging shall..... - ANSWERS-Be re-laced by a extinguisher of at
least equal rating
What is the maximum travel distance for a class A hazard? -
ANSWERS-75 feet (no matter how heavy the hazard)
Can you re-use dry chemical? - ANSWERS-Yes, but you have to use
a recovery system and inspect it before you use it.
If doubt exists don't use it
A high pressure cylinder or cartridge is pressurized over how many
PSI? - ANSWERS-500 psi
Under 500 psi is ''low pressure"
,AFFF - ANSWERS-Aqueous Film Forming Foam
MIIE of AFFF - ANSWERS-3 years
6 year labels, hydro labels, and other labels shall not be placed where?
- ANSWERS-On the front of the FE
HTI wetting agent - ANSWERS-5 years
What is a ''loaded steam charge'' - ANSWERS-A water based fire
extinguishing agent with anti-freeze in it
What is the correct size for a 6 year label? - ANSWERS-- 2'' by 3 1/2''
- must be self destructive
-any previous 6 year labels removed
MIIE of dry powder, stored pressure, with mild steel shells -
ANSWERS-6 years
MIIE of dry powder, cartridge and cylinder operated, with mild shells
- ANSWERS-1 year
,Where the hydro test pressure is not specified on the extinguisher, it
shall be tested at the factory test pressure and shall not exceed.... -
ANSWERS-3 times the fire extinguisher service pressure
195-585 psi
Test pressure for the hose assemblies shall not be maintained for how
long? - ANSWERS-A minimum of 1 minute
MIIE of dry chemical stored pressure with mild shells, brazed brass
shells, and a aluminum shells - ANSWERS-6 years
What are the instillation requirements for extinguisher with a gross
weight of 40lbs or less? - ANSWERS-No higher than 4 ft
No lower than 4 inches
What are the installation requirements for a extinguisher with a gross
weight over 40lbs? - ANSWERS-No higher than 3 1/2 ft
No lower than 4 inches
A three dimensional fire often involves static flammable liquid. true
or false - ANSWERS-false. 3D firess unvolve flammable liquid in
motion as well as both horizontal and vertical surfaces.
Class A fire extinguisher - ANSWERS-are ok for wood, paper, some
plastics and textiles. They offer the coating effects of dry chemicals.
, Dry chemical stored pressure fire extinguishers: - ANSWERS-should
be removed or replaced at their next 6 year maintenance or
hydrostatic test interval.
B:C - ANSWERS-Talking about UL rating, the _____ rating refers to
the amount of sq footage an extinguisher covers
Class B fire extinguishers cannot handle flammable liquid -
ANSWERS-False
employees must be trained in proper use of all portable fire
extinguishers according to - ANSWERS-CRF29
monthly - ANSWERS-you need to have portable fire extinguishers
VISUALLY inspected at least _____ according to 29 CFR 1910.157
(e) (2)
Class A/B fire extinguishers - ANSWERS-should NOT be used forfire
that involves live electrical equipment
annually - ANSWERS-Water or steam fire extinguishers need to be
discharged, dissassembled and inspected at least:
3.5 ft - ANSWERS-An extinguisher weighing over 40 lbs should be
installed so the top is no more than __ from the ground