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TYPE B- TFM02 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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TYPE B- TFM02 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERST/F A three dimensional fire often involves static flammable liquid. - Answers- False. 3D
fires involve flammable liquid in motion as well as both horizontal and vertical surfaces.
Class A fire extinguisher are ok for ___________, ____________, ______________,
and _______________. They offer the coating effects of dry chemicals. - Answers-
wood, paper, some plastics, and textiles
When should dry chemical stored pressure fire extinguishers be removed and replaced?
- Answers- at their next 6 year maintenance or hydrostatic test interval
Concerning the UL rating, B:C rating refers to... - Answers- the amount of sq footage an
extinguisher covers
T/F Class B fire extinguishers cannot handle flammable liquids. - Answers- False
Employees must be trained in proper use of all portable fire extinguishers according to...
- Answers- CRF29
Portable fire extinguishers need to be VISUALLY inspected at least ____________
according to ______________________. - Answers- Monthly, 29 CFR 1910.157 (e) (2)
Which extinguishers should not be used for fire that involves live electrical equipment? -
Answers- Class A/B extinguishers
Water or steam fire extinguishers need to be discharged, disassembled, and inspected
at least... - Answers- annually
An extinguisher weighing over 40 lbs should be installed so the top is no more than
__________ from the ground. - Answers- 3.5 ft
What is the OSHA specified max travel distance to get to a Class B extinguisher? -
Answers- 50 ft
Dry chemical extinguishers require ________ to be emptied for maintenance. While,
hydrostatic tests are every _________. - Answers- 12 years, 6 years
A rated UL extinguisher is how many gallons of water? - Answers- 1.25
Class C fire extinguishers use _______________ _____________ extinguishing
agents. - Answers- electrically nonconductive
Cartridge operated water based portable extinguishers need hydrostatic testing every -
Answers- 5 years
, When do Stored pressure type of extinguishers need INTERNAL examination? -
Answers- never
Extinguishers weighing 40 lbs or LESS must be installed so the top of the canister is no
more than....... - Answers- 5 ft above the ground
Class _______ extinguishers are for fires involving cooking media. - Answers- K
What is the OSHA specified max travel distance for a Class A extinguisher? - Answers-
75 ft
What is the proper UL rating for an extinguisher that is electrically energized equipped?
- Answers- C
Class ________ work on the principle of saponification. - Answers- K
What type of fires involve a flammable liquid on a horizontal surface with the presence
of a solid object creating a barrier? - Answers- Obstacle type fires
Extinguishers must be installed ___________ from the ground. - Answers- 4 inches
Where might Obstacle type fire take place? - Answers- in flammable liquid storage
cabinets, dip tank process areas, ect.
To make sure the pressure gauges of CO2 extinguishers are showing adequate
pressure, what must you do? - Answers- must be weighed
Wetting agent portable extinguishers must be hydrostatic tested every ___________. -
Answers- 5 years
When should leak tests be performed on stored pressure extinguishers? - Answers-
after recharge
How do you convert fire extinguishers from one type to another? - Answers- you don't
When can remaining dry chemicals in a discharged extinguisher be used and under
what circumstances? - Answers- only if checked for proper type, contamination, and
condition. CLOSED RECOVERY system needs to be used!
Under what circumstances do extinguishers not need any verification of service collar
installed? #1 - Answers- #1 new extinguishers needing charge in the field
How do you have an extinguisher converted to use a different type of extinguishing
agent? - Answers- you don't
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