F-03 Flammable and Combustible Materials Storage

Question 1

What is the maximum quantity of flammable liquids permitted inside a construction building without a storage room?

Accepted Answer

25 gallons

Answer

5 gallons

Answer

10 gallons

Answer

55 gallons

Question 2

What color coding identifies a container as holding a flammable liquid?

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Blue

Answer

Yellow

Answer

Green

Question 3

How must flammable liquid storage containers be positioned when not in use on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

In approved safety cans with lids closed, away from ignition sources and egress paths

Answer

Stored in any dry indoor location away from foot traffic

Answer

Stacked against an exterior wall for quick access

Answer

Left open to allow vapor pressure to equalize

Question 4

What does a material's 'flash point' indicate?

Accepted Answer

The lowest temperature at which the material produces enough vapor to ignite in air

Answer

The temperature at which the material ignites spontaneously without a spark

Answer

The maximum storage temperature for the container

Answer

The temperature at which fire extinguishers lose effectiveness

Question 5

What is the minimum distance flammable liquid storage must be from ignition sources on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

25 feet

Answer

5 feet

Answer

10 feet

Answer

50 feet

Question 6

Which hazard does 'BLEVE' describe in connection with flammable material containers?

Accepted Answer

Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion — violent rupture of a pressurized container exposed to fire

Answer

Building Level Emergency Ventilation Evacuation — a site-wide alarm condition

Answer

Basic Level Emergency Vehicle Entry — a required access corridor

Answer

Barrier Limit for Explosive Vapor Exclusion — a zone perimeter marker