Fire Safety Rules 4

Question 1

According to the Life Safety Code, how wide must a corridor serving an occupant load of 50 or more persons be at minimum?

Accepted Answer

44 inches

Answer

NFPA 101 requires corridors serving 50 or more occupants to be at least 44 inches wide.

Question 2

Which NFPA code specifically addresses the standard for portable fire extinguishers?

Accepted Answer

NFPA 10

Answer

NFPA 10 is the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.

Question 3

Under IFC rules, flammable liquids stored in a business must be kept in approved safety cans or in an approved:

Accepted Answer

Flammable liquid storage cabinet

Answer

The IFC requires flammable liquids not in safety cans to be stored in listed flammable liquid storage cabinets.

Question 4

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) relates to fire safety because it requires:

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheets identifying flammability hazards

Answer

HazCom (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires Safety Data Sheets (SDS) that inform workers of flammability ratings and fire hazards of chemicals.

Question 5

What is the minimum required mounting height for a fire extinguisher whose gross weight exceeds 40 pounds?

Accepted Answer

The handle must be no higher than 3.5 feet above the floor

Answer

NFPA 10 requires that for extinguishers over 40 lbs, the handle must be no more than 3.5 feet (42 inches) above the floor.

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