F-03 Flammable and Combustible Materials Storage 1

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

25 gallons

Answer

Up to 25 gallons of flammable liquids may be stored inside a building in approved containers outside of a designated storage room.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Red

Answer

Red containers are the universally recognized color for flammable liquids storage.

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

Flammable liquids must be in approved safety cans with lids secured, stored away from ignition sources, heat, and emergency egress routes.

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

Flash point is the lowest temperature at which a liquid produces sufficient vapor concentration to briefly ignite when an ignition source is present.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

25 feet

Answer

Flammable liquid storage must be kept at least 25 feet from ignition sources including open flames, electrical equipment, and hot work areas.

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