FE Fire Safety Regulations & Standards 2

Question 1

According to NFPA 10, what is the maximum travel distance to a Class K fire extinguisher in a commercial cooking area?

Accepted Answer

30 feet

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 10

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 years from date of manufacture

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Combustibles are present in small quantities and fires are expected to be small

Answer

Light hazard occupancies have limited combustibles and fires of low intensity, such as offices and churches.

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