Fire Extinguisher Technician - Fire Inspector 1
Exam Questions and Answers
Class A Fire - -Common Combustibles such as paper, wood, furniture, clothing - Water,
Foam.
-Class B Fire - -Flammable liquids; such as gasoline, butane, propane.
-Class C Fire - -Energized electrical equipment
-Class D Fire - -combustible metals; e.g., magnesium, titanium, potassium, sodium
-Class K Fire - -cooking oils, grease, or fat
-Waters specific gravity - -1.0
-Fire extinguishers shall no longer be sold or used and are obsolete when they contain this
chemical. - -Carbon Tetrachloride
-Fire equipment dealers shall be licensed under what F.S. (Florida Statute). - -633.304
-How many days do you have to notify the state for any address change or name change? -
-30 days
-The first six year maintenance shall take place 6 years from when? - -The manufactures
date
-A hydrostatic test on a typical 5lb ABC extinguisher shall take place when? - -Every 12
years
-How much does it cost for a duplicate license, permit or change of address? - -$10.00
-Tags, pressure sensitive labels or decals may be printed or otherwise established for no
more than how many years? - -5 years
-What is the fee required with the application for a permit holder? - -$90.00
-A license that is considered inactive shall be void after how long? - -4 years
-In no case shall the bottom of the fire extinguisher be less how far from the ground? - -4
inches from the ground
-Fire extinguishers weighing more than 40lbs shall be hung no higher than how many feet
off the ground from the top of the extinguisher? - -3 1/2ft
, -Fire extinguishers weighing less than 40lbs shall be hung no higher than how many feet
off the ground from the top of the extinguisher? - -5ft
-A tamper indicator pull press/break pressure, shall no exceed? - -15 pounds
-What can a Class B license perform? - -Service, recharge, repair, install, or inspect all
types of fire extinguishers, INCLUDING RECHARGING CARBON DIOXIDE units and
conducting hydrostatic tests on all fire extinguishers EXCEPT CARBON DIOXIDE units.
-How much is the permitee examination fee? - -$50.00
-Each piece of equipment supplied shall be guaranteed for how long against
defects/operation? - -1 year.
-What percent of oxygen is required for combustion? - -15%
-What grade is required to pass the class and to pass the state exam for fire extinguisher
permittee? - -70%
-At what age can you obtain a fire equipment dealers license? - -18 years old
-In order to have fire you need what three things? - -Fuel, heat and oxygen.
-An order of SUSPENSION shall not exceed how many years? - -2 years
-Class A license holders shall hold insurance in what amount? - -$300,000
-Class B license holders shall hold insurance in what amount? - -$200,000
-An administrative fine will not exceed how much money for each violation and cannot
exceed what total amount for each proceeding? - -$1,000 and $10,000
-What is the fee for applying for a Class C license? - -$150.00
-A permit is renewed how many years? - -2 years.
-When does a permit expire? - -Every 2 years on the odd year.
-What is the size of a standard SERVICE label or TAG? - -2.5" or 3" by 5 1/4" or 5 3/4".
-What are five sources of heat energy? - -Chemical, solar, electrical, mechanical and
nuclear.
-The incipient stage of fire is known as what? - -The beginning stage.
Exam Questions and Answers
Class A Fire - -Common Combustibles such as paper, wood, furniture, clothing - Water,
Foam.
-Class B Fire - -Flammable liquids; such as gasoline, butane, propane.
-Class C Fire - -Energized electrical equipment
-Class D Fire - -combustible metals; e.g., magnesium, titanium, potassium, sodium
-Class K Fire - -cooking oils, grease, or fat
-Waters specific gravity - -1.0
-Fire extinguishers shall no longer be sold or used and are obsolete when they contain this
chemical. - -Carbon Tetrachloride
-Fire equipment dealers shall be licensed under what F.S. (Florida Statute). - -633.304
-How many days do you have to notify the state for any address change or name change? -
-30 days
-The first six year maintenance shall take place 6 years from when? - -The manufactures
date
-A hydrostatic test on a typical 5lb ABC extinguisher shall take place when? - -Every 12
years
-How much does it cost for a duplicate license, permit or change of address? - -$10.00
-Tags, pressure sensitive labels or decals may be printed or otherwise established for no
more than how many years? - -5 years
-What is the fee required with the application for a permit holder? - -$90.00
-A license that is considered inactive shall be void after how long? - -4 years
-In no case shall the bottom of the fire extinguisher be less how far from the ground? - -4
inches from the ground
-Fire extinguishers weighing more than 40lbs shall be hung no higher than how many feet
off the ground from the top of the extinguisher? - -3 1/2ft
, -Fire extinguishers weighing less than 40lbs shall be hung no higher than how many feet
off the ground from the top of the extinguisher? - -5ft
-A tamper indicator pull press/break pressure, shall no exceed? - -15 pounds
-What can a Class B license perform? - -Service, recharge, repair, install, or inspect all
types of fire extinguishers, INCLUDING RECHARGING CARBON DIOXIDE units and
conducting hydrostatic tests on all fire extinguishers EXCEPT CARBON DIOXIDE units.
-How much is the permitee examination fee? - -$50.00
-Each piece of equipment supplied shall be guaranteed for how long against
defects/operation? - -1 year.
-What percent of oxygen is required for combustion? - -15%
-What grade is required to pass the class and to pass the state exam for fire extinguisher
permittee? - -70%
-At what age can you obtain a fire equipment dealers license? - -18 years old
-In order to have fire you need what three things? - -Fuel, heat and oxygen.
-An order of SUSPENSION shall not exceed how many years? - -2 years
-Class A license holders shall hold insurance in what amount? - -$300,000
-Class B license holders shall hold insurance in what amount? - -$200,000
-An administrative fine will not exceed how much money for each violation and cannot
exceed what total amount for each proceeding? - -$1,000 and $10,000
-What is the fee for applying for a Class C license? - -$150.00
-A permit is renewed how many years? - -2 years.
-When does a permit expire? - -Every 2 years on the odd year.
-What is the size of a standard SERVICE label or TAG? - -2.5" or 3" by 5 1/4" or 5 3/4".
-What are five sources of heat energy? - -Chemical, solar, electrical, mechanical and
nuclear.
-The incipient stage of fire is known as what? - -The beginning stage.
