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Portable Fire Extinguishers Flashcards

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  1. The maximum travel distance to reach a fire extinguisher for a Class B flammable liquid hazard is:

    Answer: 50 feet

    NFPA 10 requires that for Class B hazards, the maximum travel distance to a portable fire extinguisher shall not exceed 50 feet.

  2. For Class A ordinary combustible hazards, the maximum travel distance to the nearest fire extinguisher is:

    Answer: 75 feet

    NFPA 10 requires that portable fire extinguishers for Class A hazards be positioned so travel distance does not exceed 75 feet.

  3. According to NFPA 10, the maximum mounting height for the top of a fire extinguisher weighing more than 40 pounds is:

    Answer: 3.5 feet above the floor

    NFPA 10 requires that extinguishers weighing more than 40 pounds be mounted so the top is no more than 3.5 feet above the floor to ensure safe handling.

  4. In New York City, who is authorized to perform annual maintenance on portable fire extinguishers?

    Answer: A licensed fire extinguisher service company

    Annual maintenance of portable fire extinguishers must be performed by a licensed fire extinguisher service company with trained technicians.

  5. Which color zone on a stored-pressure extinguisher pressure gauge indicates the unit is ready for use?

    Answer: Green zone

    The green zone on the pressure gauge indicates that the extinguisher is properly pressurized and ready for operation.

  6. When an extinguisher is found with a broken or missing tamper seal on the safety pin, the fireguard should:

    Answer: Remove it from service and have it professionally inspected before returning

    A missing or broken tamper seal indicates the extinguisher may have been used or tampered with, requiring professional inspection before it can be returned to service.

  7. A Class C rating on a fire extinguisher label indicates that:

    Answer: The extinguishing agent is non-conductive and safe to use near energized electrical equipment

    A Class C rating certifies that the agent is electrically non-conductive and safe for use near energized equipment — it does not measure extinguishing effectiveness for electrical fires.

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