FE FE Documentation & Record Keeping

Question 1

What information is required on the inspection tag attached to a fire extinguisher after an annual inspection?

Accepted Answer

Inspector's name or initials, date of inspection, and service company identification

Answer

Only the next inspection due date

Answer

Owner's name and building address only

Answer

Agent type and charge weight only

Question 2

How long must fire extinguisher service records be retained according to NFPA 10?

Accepted Answer

The life of the extinguisher

Answer

1 year

Answer

Until the next service only

Answer

5 years minimum

Question 3

Which document must a fire extinguisher service company maintain to demonstrate technician qualifications?

Accepted Answer

Training records, certifications, and manufacturer training documentation for each technician

Answer

Only customer invoices

Answer

Insurance certificates only

Answer

State business license only

Question 4

When a fire extinguisher is condemned and removed from service, what must be done according to NFPA 10?

Accepted Answer

Render it completely inoperable before disposal and record its removal

Answer

Simply discard it

Answer

Transfer it to another location

Answer

Store it for spare parts

Question 5

What must be recorded when a fire extinguisher is recharged at a 6-year internal maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Internal examination findings, parts replaced, and the technician's identity

Answer

Only the new charge weight

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Only the recharge date

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Manufacturer serial number only

Question 6

What is the purpose of the collar or label placed on a cylinder after hydrostatic testing?

Accepted Answer

To provide a permanent record of the test date, pressure, and tester identification on the cylinder

Answer

To indicate the extinguisher brand

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To show the agent type

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To replace the annual inspection tag