FE FE Installation & Placement 2

Question 1

Which occupancy classification typically requires the greatest number of fire extinguishers per square foot?

Accepted Answer

Extra hazard

Answer

Light hazard

Answer

Ordinary hazard

Answer

All occupancies require the same

Question 2

When extinguishers are located in a cabinet, what visibility requirement must be met?

Accepted Answer

Location must be marked with a sign visible from 50 feet

Answer

Cabinet must be red

Answer

Cabinet door must be transparent

Answer

An alarm must sound when opened

Question 3

How should a fire extinguisher be positioned in relation to potential hazards?

Accepted Answer

Along normal paths of travel and egress, near the hazard but not in it

Answer

Directly over the hazard

Answer

Inside the hazard area for fastest access

Answer

Opposite side of the building from the hazard

Question 4

What is the maximum floor area per extinguisher for a light-hazard Class A occupancy under NFPA 10?

Accepted Answer

11,250 sq ft

Answer

3,000 sq ft

Answer

6,000 sq ft

Answer

10,000 sq ft

Question 5

When should fire extinguisher location signs be used?

Accepted Answer

Whenever the extinguisher is not readily visible from normal approaches

Answer

Only in industrial occupancies

Answer

Only when required by the local AHJ

Answer

Only in buildings over two stories

Question 6

Which factor is NOT typically used to determine the required number and placement of fire extinguishers?

Accepted Answer

Color of the building interior

Answer

Nature of the fire hazard

Answer

Travel distance limitations

Answer

Size of the area to be protected