NFPA NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Question 1

Under NFPA 30, which classification applies to a liquid with a flash point below 73°F and a boiling point below 100°F?

Accepted Answer

Class IA

Answer

NFPA 30 classifies liquids with a flash point below 73°F and a boiling point below 100°F as Class IA flammable liquids.

Question 2

According to NFPA 30, what is the maximum container size permitted for Class I liquids in glass containers?

Accepted Answer

1 quart

Answer

NFPA 30 limits glass containers for Class I flammable liquids to a maximum size of 1 quart.

Question 3

Under NFPA 30, what is the minimum separation distance between an above-ground flammable liquid storage tank and a property line or building?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

Answer

NFPA 30 requires a minimum separation of at least 10 feet from a tank to a property line that can be built upon, depending on tank size and class.

Question 4

According to NFPA 30, what is required around above-ground flammable liquid tanks to contain spills?

Accepted Answer

Secondary containment capable of holding 100% of the largest tank volume

Answer

NFPA 30 requires secondary containment (diked areas or equivalent) capable of holding 100% of the volume of the largest tank within the impoundment area.

Question 5

Under NFPA 30, which liquid class has a flash point at or above 100°F and below 140°F?

Accepted Answer

Class II

Answer

NFPA 30 classifies liquids with a flash point at or above 100°F and below 140°F as Class II combustible liquids.

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NFPA - National Fire Protection Association Practice Test

NFPA NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids