Fire Extinguisher Operations Flashcards
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How often must portable fire extinguishers in a New York City building be inspected by a licensed contractor?
Answer: Annually
NYC Fire Code requires that portable fire extinguishers receive a maintenance inspection by a licensed contractor at least once per year.
What should a fireguard do if a fire extinguisher is found to have a broken or missing seal?
Answer: Report it as defective and remove it from service
A broken or missing tamper seal indicates the extinguisher may have been used or tampered with and must be taken out of service and reported.
What does it mean when a fire extinguisher's pressure gauge needle is in the red zone marked 'Recharge'?
Answer: The extinguisher needs to be recharged
A needle in the red recharge zone means the extinguisher has lost pressure and must be recharged before it will function properly.
Which extinguisher type leaves no residue and is preferred for protecting sensitive electronic equipment?
Answer: CO2 (carbon dioxide)
CO2 extinguishers discharge gas that leaves no residue, making them ideal for protecting computers and sensitive electronic equipment.
When using a CO2 extinguisher indoors, what safety hazard must the operator be aware of?
Answer: CO2 displaces oxygen and can cause asphyxiation in confined spaces
Carbon dioxide displaces oxygen in the air, which can create a suffocation risk for anyone in a small, enclosed space during discharge.
A Class K fire extinguisher is specifically designed for use in which environment?
Answer: Commercial cooking kitchens
Class K extinguishers are designed for fires involving cooking oils and fats in commercial kitchen equipment such as deep fryers.