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Portable Fire Extinguishers Flashcards

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  1. According to NFPA 10, how frequently must portable fire extinguishers be inspected?

    Answer: Monthly

    NFPA 10 requires that portable fire extinguishers be inspected at least monthly to ensure they are in their designated place, accessible, and fully charged.

  2. How often must stored-pressure dry chemical extinguishers undergo a complete 6-year internal examination (maintenance) per NFPA 10?

    Answer: Every 6 years

    NFPA 10 requires a 6-year maintenance (internal inspection and recharge) for stored-pressure dry chemical extinguishers that have not been discharged.

  3. The hydrostatic test interval for a stored-pressure dry chemical extinguisher with a mild steel shell is:

    Answer: 12 years

    NFPA 10 specifies that mild steel shell stored-pressure dry chemical extinguishers must undergo hydrostatic testing every 12 years to verify structural integrity.

  4. When an extinguisher is removed from service for maintenance, the fireguard should ensure:

    Answer: A comparable temporary replacement extinguisher is provided

    NFPA 10 requires that when an extinguisher is removed for service, an equally rated replacement unit must be provided during the service period.

  5. Which condition found during a monthly inspection requires immediate corrective action?

    Answer: The pressure gauge needle is in the red zone

    A pressure gauge in the red zone indicates the extinguisher is overcharged or undercharged and is not ready for use — it requires immediate attention.

  6. Per NFPA 10, records of portable fire extinguisher annual inspections must be retained for a minimum of:

    Answer: 1 year

    NFPA 10 requires inspection records to be kept for at least 1 year; maintenance and recharge records must be kept for the life of the extinguisher.

  7. An extinguisher that has been partially discharged should be:

    Answer: Immediately removed from service for recharging or replacement

    Any extinguisher that has been used — even partially — must be immediately removed from service and recharged or replaced before returning to use.

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