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

NFPA 10 requires that Class A extinguishers in light hazard occupancies be placed so that travel distance does not exceed 75 feet.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Every year

Answer

NFPA 10 requires that every portable fire extinguisher receive a thorough maintenance examination at least annually.

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

NFPA 10 recognizes wet chemical extinguishers as the most effective agent for Class K fires involving cooking oils and fats.

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

NFPA 10 requires that extinguishers weighing more than 40 pounds be mounted so that the handle is no higher than 3.5 feet above the floor.

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

NFPA 10 requires that extinguishers with gauges outside the operable (green) range be removed from service and recharged or replaced.

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