FE FE Installation & Placement 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: According to NFPA 10, what is the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher for Class A hazards in a light-hazard occupancy?
- 50 feet
- 75 feet (Correct answer)
- 100 feet
- 125 feet
Correct answer: 75 feet
NFPA 10 specifies a maximum travel distance of 75 feet to a fire extinguisher for Class A hazards in light-hazard occupancies.
Question 2: At what maximum height should the handle of a fire extinguisher be mounted if it weighs more than 40 pounds?
- 3.5 feet
- 4 feet
- 3 feet (Correct answer)
- 5 feet
Correct answer: 3 feet
NFPA 10 requires that extinguishers weighing more than 40 pounds be mounted so the handle is no higher than 3 feet (3.5 feet for those 40 lbs or less).
Question 3: What is the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher for Class B flammable liquid hazards?
- 50 feet (Correct answer)
- 30 feet
- 75 feet
- 100 feet
Correct answer: 50 feet
NFPA 10 requires a maximum travel distance of 50 feet to a fire extinguisher for Class B hazards.
Question 4: Which standard governs the installation and placement of portable fire extinguishers in the United States?
- NFPA 72
- NFPA 10 (Correct answer)
- OSHA 1910.157
- ANSI Z535
Correct answer: NFPA 10
NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, is the primary document governing installation and placement.
Question 5: When mounting a fire extinguisher weighing 40 pounds or less, what is the maximum allowable handle height?
- 3 feet
- 3.5 feet (Correct answer)
- 4.5 feet
- 5 feet
Correct answer: 3.5 feet
For extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less, NFPA 10 allows the handle to be mounted up to 3.5 feet high.
Question 6: What is the minimum clearance that must be maintained at the top of a fire extinguisher from the floor in a vehicle or marine application?
- 4 inches
- 1 inch (Correct answer)
- 6 inches
- 12 inches
Correct answer: 1 inch
NFPA 10 requires at least 1 inch of clearance between the bottom of the extinguisher and the floor to prevent corrosion.
FE FE Installation & Placement 1
According to NFPA 10, what is the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher for Class A hazards in a light-hazard occupancy?