Fire Safety Fire Extinguisher Operations 2

Question 1

How often must portable fire extinguishers in a New York City building be inspected by a licensed contractor?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

NYC Fire Code requires that portable fire extinguishers receive a maintenance inspection by a licensed contractor at least once per year.

Question 2

What should a fireguard do if a fire extinguisher is found to have a broken or missing seal?

Accepted Answer

Report it as defective and remove it from service

Answer

A broken or missing tamper seal indicates the extinguisher may have been used or tampered with and must be taken out of service and reported.

Question 3

What does it mean when a fire extinguisher's pressure gauge needle is in the red zone marked 'Recharge'?

Accepted Answer

The extinguisher needs to be recharged

Answer

A needle in the red recharge zone means the extinguisher has lost pressure and must be recharged before it will function properly.

Question 4

Which extinguisher type leaves no residue and is preferred for protecting sensitive electronic equipment?

Accepted Answer

CO2 (carbon dioxide)

Answer

CO2 extinguishers discharge gas that leaves no residue, making them ideal for protecting computers and sensitive electronic equipment.

Question 5

When using a CO2 extinguisher indoors, what safety hazard must the operator be aware of?

Accepted Answer

CO2 displaces oxygen and can cause asphyxiation in confined spaces

Answer

Carbon dioxide displaces oxygen in the air, which can create a suffocation risk for anyone in a small, enclosed space during discharge.

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