TFM02 TEXAS FIRE EXTINGUISHER LICENSING
TEST TYPE B LATEST 2025-2026 UPDATE
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
- Answer-Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
How often must stored-pressure dry chemical extinguishers be
internally examined? - Answer-Every 6 years
What tag color is typically used for an extinguisher that has passed
annual maintenance in Texas? - Answer-blue
What pressure is considered overcharged for a fire extinguisher -
Answer-Any reading above the green zone on the pressure gauge.
What agent is commonly used in Class B extinguishers - Answer-Dry
chemical (like ABC or BC powder) or CO₂.
When must an extinguisher be hydrostatically tested? - Answer-At
intervals specified by NFPA 10, depending on the type of cylinder (e.g.,
every 5 or 12 years).
, How often must CO₂ extinguishers be hydrostatically tested? - Answer-
every 5 years
What's the required minimum rating for a Class B extinguisher where
flammable liquid hazards are present? - Answer-Depends on the area
size—minimum is 10-B for light hazard
What happens if a fire extinguisher fails a hydrostatic test? - Answer-It
must be condemned and removed from service
What must be included on an annual maintenance tag? - Answer-
Month/year, company license number, technician signature, and the
license number.
What does NFPA 10 cover? - Answer-The selection, installation,
inspection, maintenance, and testing of portable fire extinguishers.
How often must fire extinguishers be visually inspected? - Answer-
Monthly
Q: How often must fire extinguishers undergo maintenance? - Answer-
Annually (or when specifically indicated by inspection findings).
TEST TYPE B LATEST 2025-2026 UPDATE
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
What does the acronym PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
- Answer-Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
How often must stored-pressure dry chemical extinguishers be
internally examined? - Answer-Every 6 years
What tag color is typically used for an extinguisher that has passed
annual maintenance in Texas? - Answer-blue
What pressure is considered overcharged for a fire extinguisher -
Answer-Any reading above the green zone on the pressure gauge.
What agent is commonly used in Class B extinguishers - Answer-Dry
chemical (like ABC or BC powder) or CO₂.
When must an extinguisher be hydrostatically tested? - Answer-At
intervals specified by NFPA 10, depending on the type of cylinder (e.g.,
every 5 or 12 years).
, How often must CO₂ extinguishers be hydrostatically tested? - Answer-
every 5 years
What's the required minimum rating for a Class B extinguisher where
flammable liquid hazards are present? - Answer-Depends on the area
size—minimum is 10-B for light hazard
What happens if a fire extinguisher fails a hydrostatic test? - Answer-It
must be condemned and removed from service
What must be included on an annual maintenance tag? - Answer-
Month/year, company license number, technician signature, and the
license number.
What does NFPA 10 cover? - Answer-The selection, installation,
inspection, maintenance, and testing of portable fire extinguishers.
How often must fire extinguishers be visually inspected? - Answer-
Monthly
Q: How often must fire extinguishers undergo maintenance? - Answer-
Annually (or when specifically indicated by inspection findings).
