NFPA NFPA 10 Portable Fire Extinguishers

Question 1

Under NFPA 10, what is the maximum travel distance to a Class A fire extinguisher in a light hazard occupancy?

Accepted Answer

75 feet

Answer

50 feet

Answer

100 feet

Answer

150 feet

Question 2

According to NFPA 10, how often must a portable fire extinguisher receive an annual maintenance inspection?

Accepted Answer

Every year

Answer

Every 6 months

Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Every 5 years

Question 3

Under NFPA 10, what type of extinguisher is best suited for a Class K kitchen fire involving cooking oils?

Accepted Answer

Wet chemical

Answer

ABC dry chemical

Answer

CO2

Answer

Halon

Question 4

According to NFPA 10, what is the maximum mounting height for the handle of a fire extinguisher weighing more than 40 pounds?

Accepted Answer

4 feet

Answer

3.5 feet

Answer

5 feet

Answer

5.5 feet

Question 5

Under NFPA 10, what action is required when a fire extinguisher pressure gauge reads in the red (overcharged or undercharged) zone?

Accepted Answer

Remove from service and recharge or replace

Answer

Tag and continue in service for 30 days

Answer

Add pressure if undercharged only

Answer

Submit a report to the AHJ

Question 6

According to NFPA 10, how frequently must stored-pressure dry chemical extinguishers be subjected to a 6-year internal examination?

Accepted Answer

Every 6 years

Answer

Every 3 years

Answer

Every 10 years

Answer

Every 12 years