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Fire Prevention and Protection in Construction Flashcards

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  1. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.150, what is the maximum travel distance from any point in a building to a fire extinguisher for a Class B hazard?

    Answer: 50 feet

    OSHA requires fire extinguishers for Class B hazards to be located no more than 50 feet from the hazard.

  2. When welding near combustible materials on a construction site, the hot work permit system requires a fire watch to remain on duty for how long after welding operations cease?

    Answer: 30 minutes

    OSHA and NFPA standards require a fire watch to continue for at least 30 minutes after hot work ends to detect smoldering fires.

  3. A construction site stores 75 gallons of flammable liquid in a storage room. According to OSHA, this room must have a fire-resistance rating of at least:

    Answer: 2 hours

    OSHA 1926.152 requires flammable liquid storage rooms to have a minimum 2-hour fire-resistance rating when storing more than 60 gallons.

  4. Which suppression agent is most appropriate for a Class K fire involving cooking oils in a construction site temporary kitchen?

    Answer: Wet chemical agent

    Wet chemical agents are specifically designed for Class K fires involving high-temperature cooking oils and fats.

  5. During demolition of an existing structure, the supervisor discovers unknown pipe insulation that may be asbestos. What is the FIRST action regarding fire protection?

    Answer: Stop work and assess whether the material could become friable from fire or cutting

    Fire or cutting of asbestos-containing materials can release fibers; work must stop to evaluate and comply with NESHAP and OSHA asbestos standards before resuming.

  6. What is the primary purpose of a fire prevention plan required by OSHA 1926.150 on construction sites?

    Answer: To identify and control fire hazards before they cause a fire

    A fire prevention plan focuses on proactively identifying and eliminating or controlling fire hazards before ignition can occur.

  7. Temporary heating equipment on a construction site must maintain a minimum clearance of how many inches from combustible materials per OSHA standards?

    Answer: 18 inches

    OSHA 1926.154 requires temporary heating devices to be positioned at least 18 inches from combustible materials to prevent ignition.