F-03 Fire Extinguisher Requirements on Construction Sites

Question 1

What is the minimum fire extinguisher rating required on each floor of a building under construction under NYC Fire Code?

Accepted Answer

2-A:10-B:C

Answer

1-A:5-B:C

Answer

4-A:40-B:C

Answer

10-A:80-B:C

Question 2

What is the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher that is permitted on a construction floor?

Accepted Answer

75 feet

Answer

25 feet

Answer

50 feet

Answer

100 feet

Question 3

How must portable fire extinguishers be stored on construction floors?

Accepted Answer

Mounted on walls or stands at specified heights, with proper signage, and accessible without moving obstructions

Answer

On the floor, readily visible near work areas

Answer

In locked cabinets to prevent unauthorized use

Answer

Stacked in the stairwell for easy relocation

Question 4

What does the annual inspection tag on a fire extinguisher confirm?

Accepted Answer

A licensed fire extinguisher service company has inspected, serviced, and recharged the extinguisher within the past year

Answer

The extinguisher has been tested with actual fire within the past year

Answer

The extinguisher was purchased within the past year

Answer

The extinguisher passed the monthly visual inspection

Question 5

What action must be taken after a fire extinguisher has been fully or partially discharged on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Remove it from service immediately and arrange for recharge or replacement

Answer

Leave it in place — it can be used again for the remaining agent

Answer

Refill it with water if the agent is depleted

Answer

Shake it to distribute remaining agent and return it to service

Question 6

Where should fire extinguishers be specifically located in relation to hot work operations?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 feet of the hot work operation, immediately accessible to the fire watch person

Answer

In the nearest stairwell

Answer

At the building entrance for all-purpose emergency use

Answer

On the floor below where hot work is occurring