F-03 Fire Extinguisher Requirements on Construction Sites 1

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

NYC Fire Code §1415 requires at minimum a 2-A:10-B:C rated extinguisher for each 3,000 square feet of construction floor area.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

75 feet

Answer

NFPA 10 and NYC Fire Code require that no worker be more than 75 feet of travel distance from an appropriate fire extinguisher.

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

Extinguishers must be mounted (not floor-standing) at proper heights with clear signage, accessible without moving any obstruction.

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 annual tag confirms a licensed service company has professionally inspected, tested pressure and discharge, and certified the extinguisher as ready for use within the past year.

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

Any discharged extinguisher — even if only partially used — must be immediately removed from service and recharged before it can be relied upon.

(F-03) Fire Guard F-03 Practice Test

(F-03) Fire Guard F-03 Practice Test

F-03 Fire Extinguisher Requirements on Construction Sites 1