At least monthly, the date of the inspection of a fire extinguisher and the_______of the person
performing the inspection shall be recorded.
Initials
Some
fire extinguishers are required to be
pressurized with argon. They are to be repressurized only with the type of expellant gas referred to on the fire extinguisher label.
Class D
The proper amount of liquid agent for a stored-pressure fire extinguisher shall be determined by using
exact measurement by weight
exact measurement in volume
an anti-overfill tube, if provided
a fill mark on the fire extinguisher shell, if provided
any one of the above
The protection requirements for Class B hazards shall be permitted to be fulfilled with fire extinguishers of higher ratings, provided the travel distance to such larger fire extinguishers does not exceed
50 feet
Water-type (e.g., water, AFFF, FFFP) fire extinguishers shall not be installed in areas where the temperatures are outside the range of
40°F to 120°F
Where fire extinguishers have more than one letter classification (such as 2-A:20-B:C), they can be considered to satisfy the requirements of each letter class.
True
If a nonrechargeable fire extinguisher containing Halon is found to be deficient but is not returned to the manufacturer, it shall be
returned to a fire equipment dealer or distributor to permit recovery of the Halon
fire extinguishers shall be
considered for hazard protection where fulfillment of the following requirements is necessary:
• high agent flow areas
• increased agent stream range
• increased agent capacity high hazard areas
Wheeled
The agents hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC),
hydrofluorocarbon (HFC), perfluorocarbon (PFC), and
fluoroiodocarbon (FIC) are
halocarbons
Only standard industrial-grade
with a dew
point of -60°F or lower shall be used to pressurize stored-pressure dry chemical-type and Halon-type fire extinguishers.
Nitrogen
Fire extinguishers for protecting ________ hazards shall be selected from the following:
• aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF)
• film-forming fluoroprotein foam (FFFP)
• carbon dioxide
•dry chemical type
Class B
The agent in stored-pressure wetting agent fire extinguishers shall be replaced
every six years
as required
only with an appropriate substitute
none of the above
In situations where a Class A hazard fire could either directly involve or surround energized electrical equipment, fire extinguishers with
ratings
shall be required.
Class C
Dry chemical agent shall be permitted to be reused, if
a closed recovery system is used
the agent is stored in a sealed container to prevent contamination
prior to reuse the dry chemical is thoroughly checked for the proper type, contamination, and condition
all of the above
Dry chemical agent shall not be reused.
Fire extinguishers installed under conditions where they are subject to dislodgement shall be
installed in brackets specifically designed to cope with this problem
, stored-pressure fire extinguishers
that require a 12-year hydrostatic test shall be emptied and subjected to the applicable maintenance procedures.
every 6 years
provided with wheeled-type fire
extinguishers shall be tested for outlet static pressure and flow rate in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Pressure regulators
Wet chemicals include, but are not limited to, aqueous solutions of
All of the above
of a fire extinguisher includes a
thorough examination and any necessary repair or replacement.
Maintenance
The
of a property in which fire
extinguishers are located shall be responsible for inspection, maintenance, and recharging.
owner or designated agent or occupant
In no case shall the clearance between the bottom of the fire extinguisher and the floor be
4 inches
Carbon dioxide extinguishes fire by reducing the concentrations of oxygen, the vapor phase of the fuel, or both in the air to the point where combustion stops.
True
The recharged gross weight of a fire extinguisher shall
the gross weight that is marked on
Be the same as
Class C fires are
fires that involve energized electrical equipment where the electrical nonconductivity of the extinguishing media is of importance
If property is equipped with automatic sprinklers, standpipe and hose, or other fixed protection equipment, portable fire extinguishers are not needed.
False
During an inspection, the fullness of a fire extinguisher may be determined by weighing or "hefting."
True
During an inspection, the fullness of a fire extinguisher may be determined by weighing or "hefting."
A
Class B fire involves Class B
materials in motion such as pouring, running, or dripping flammable liquids and generally includes vertical as well as one or more horizontal surfaces.
three-dimensional
The remaining dry chemical in a discharged fire extinguisher shall not be reused.
False
The remaining dry chemical in a discharged fire extinguisher shall be permitted to be reused, provided that it is thoroughly checked for the proper type, contamination, and condition.
Required building protection shall be provided by fire extinguishers suitable for
fires.
Class A
Ordinary (moderate) hazard occupancies include
.
A
shall be conducted annually on all
carbon dioxide hose assemblies.
conductivity test
Fire extinguishers and extinguishing agents for the protection of
hazards shall be selected from
either a wet chemical type or dry chemical type.
Class K
Fire extinguishers mounted in cabinets or wall recesses shall be placed so that
the operating instructions face outward
The water content of the liquid phase of carbon dioxide shall not be more than
percent by weight.
0.01
Fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceeding 40 pounds shall be installed so that the top of the fire extinguisher is not more than
above the floor.
5 feet
Up to
of the specified complement of fire
extinguishers for building occupancies shall be permitted to be replaced by uniformly spaced hose stations for use by the occupants of the building.
one-half
The acronym "FFFP" means
Filming fluorite
Fire extinguishers, without exception, have a classification letter (Class A, Class B, Class C, etc.) preceded by a rating number that indicates the relative extinguishing effectiveness.
True
Fire extinguishers, without exception, have a classification letter (Class A,
Class B, Class C, etc.) preceded by a rating number that indicates the relative extinguishing effectiveness.
THE STATEMENT IS FALSE
Exception: Fire extinguishers classified for use on Class C, Class D,
or Class K hazards shall not be required to have a number preceding the classification letter.
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has jurisdiction over all cylinders and cartridges containing
or more internal pressure.
40 psi
Replacement pressure gauges shall have the proper indicated charging pressure, shall be marked for use with the agent in the fire extinguisher, and shall be compatible with the fire extinguisher valve body metal.
True
Replacement pressure gauges shall have the proper indicated charging pressure, shall be marked for use with the agent in the fire extinguisher, and shall be compatible with the fire extinguisher valve body metal.
The halogenated agent contained in a system recovery cylinder shall be reused only if
a closed recovery system is used
no evidence of internal contamination is observed in the fire extinguisher cylinder
Class K fires are
fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats)
Without exception, cabinets housing fire extinguishers shall not be locked.
False
Exception: Where fire extinguishers are subject to malicious use, locked cabinets shall be permitted to be used, provided they include means of emergency access.
The agent in solid-charge type AFFF fire extinguishers shall be replaced once every
5 years
The
shall be provided with a fire
extinguisher instruction manual that details condensed instructions and cautions necessary to the installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of the fire extinguisher.
owner or the owner's agent
After recharging,
shall be
performed on stored-pressure and self expelling types of fire extinguishers.
A leak test
types of fire extinguishers shall not
be used for the protection of water-soluble flammable liquids, such as alcohols, acetone, esters, keytones, and so forth, unless specifically referenced on the fire extinguisher nameplate.
AFFF and FFFP
extinguishers do not require a
"Verification of Service" collar.
cartridge-cylinder operated
Fire extinguishers shall be subjected to maintenance
at intervals of not more than one year
at the time of hydrostatic testing
at the time of hydrostatic testing
when specifically indicated by an inspection
All of the above
Portable fire extinguishers for
hazards shall
be provided in work areas where combustible metal powders, flakes, shavings, chips, or similarly sized products are generated.
