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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?

Accepted Answer

75 feet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

3 feet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

50 feet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 10

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

3.5 feet

Answer

For extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less, NFPA 10 allows the handle to be mounted up to 3.5 feet high.

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