FE Fire Safety Regulations & Standards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: According to NFPA 10, what is the maximum travel distance to a Class K fire extinguisher in a commercial cooking area?
- 30 feet (Correct answer)
- 50 feet
- 75 feet
- 100 feet
Correct answer: 30 feet
NFPA 10 requires Class K extinguishers to be placed no more than 30 feet from the cooking appliance they protect.
Question 2: Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.157, employers who designate employees to use fire extinguishers must provide training how often?
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every two years
- Every three years
- Upon hire only
Correct answer: Annually
OSHA 1910.157 requires annual training for employees designated to use portable fire extinguishers.
Question 3: Which NFPA standard governs the installation, inspection, and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers in the United States?
- NFPA 10 (Correct answer)
- NFPA 13
- NFPA 72
- NFPA 25
Correct answer: NFPA 10
NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, is the primary document governing portable extinguisher requirements.
Question 4: Per NFPA 10, when must a fire extinguisher be removed from service for a six-year maintenance check?
- Every 6 years from date of manufacture (Correct answer)
- Every 6 years from date of last hydrostatic test
- Every 6 years from date of last annual inspection
- Every 6 years from date of installation
Correct answer: Every 6 years from date of manufacture
NFPA 10 requires the 6-year internal maintenance check to be performed every 6 years from the date of manufacture.
Question 5: NFPA 10 classifies a 'light (low) hazard' occupancy as one where:
- Combustibles are present in small quantities and fires are expected to be small (Correct answer)
- No combustible materials are present
- Flammable liquids are the primary fuel source
- Sprinkler systems are installed throughout
Correct answer: Combustibles are present in small quantities and fires are expected to be small
Light hazard occupancies have limited combustibles and fires of low intensity, such as offices and churches.
Question 6: Under NFPA 10, what information must appear on the inspection tag attached to a fire extinguisher?
- Date of inspection and initials or identity of the inspector (Correct answer)
- Type of extinguishing agent only
- Serial number and manufacturer name only
- Hydrostatic test due date only
Correct answer: Date of inspection and initials or identity of the inspector
NFPA 10 requires the inspection tag to show the date and the identity of the person performing the inspection.
Question 7: Which federal agency enforces regulations related to portable fire extinguishers in the workplace under 29 CFR 1910.157?
- OSHA (Correct answer)
- NFPA
- EPA
- CPSC
Correct answer: OSHA
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) enforces 29 CFR 1910.157 for portable fire extinguishers in workplaces.
FE Fire Safety Regulations & Standards 2
According to NFPA 10, what is the maximum travel distance to a Class K fire extinguisher in a commercial cooking area?