Chapter 6 (Installation of Portable Fire Extinguishers)

Question 1

Can a fire extinguisher be installed where a visual obstruction blocks its view?

Answer 1

Yes but only where the visual obstruction cannot be avoided and you must have signs or other means to indicate the extinguisher’s location.

Question 2

what are the four acceptable means of installing a fire extinguisher other than a wheeled fire extinguisher?

Answer 2

(1) securely on a hanger intended for the extinguisher
(2) in a bracket incorporating releasing straps or bands supplied by the extinguisher manufacturer.
(3) in a listed bracket incorporating releasing straps or bands approved for such purpose.
(4) in approved cabinets or wall recesses

Question 3

Are you allowed to fabricate hangers or brackets in the field?

Answer 3

No Hangers and brackets shall not be fabricated in the field.

Question 4

Fire extinguishers installed in vehicles or under other conditions where they are subject to dislodgement shall____

Answer 4

Be installed in approved strap-type brackets specifically designed for this application.

Question 5

Fire extinguishers having a gross weight NOT exceeding 40 LB shall be installed so that the top of the fire extinguisher is not more than?

Answer 5

5 FT above the floor

Question 6

Fire extinguishers have a gross weight GREATER than 40 LB shall be installed so that the top of the fire extinguisher is not more than?

Answer 6

3 1/2 FT above the floor

Question 7

In no case shall the clearance between the bottom of the hand portable fire extinguisher and the floor be less than?

Answer 7

4 in.

Question 8

Fire extinguishers shall be installed so that the fire extinguisher’s Operating instructions____

Answer 8

Face outward

Question 9

Hazardous materials identification systems (HMIS) labels, 6-year maintenance labels, hydrostatic test labels or other labels shall_______

Answer 9

Not be located or placed on the front of the extinguisher

Question 10

Cabinets housing fire extinguishers shall not be locked, except?

Answer 10

Where fire extinguishers are subject to malicious use and cabinets include a means of emergency access

Question 11

where fire extinguishers are installed in closed cabinets that are exposed to elevated temperatures, the cabinets shall ____

Answer 11

Be provided with screened openings and drains

Question 12

Do the mounting height standards still apply to extinguishers stored in cabinets and wall recesses?

Answer 12

Yes, Extinguishers 40 lbs or less shall not be installed 5 FT above the floor from the top of the extinguisher, extinguishers greater than 40 lbs shall not be installed 3 1/2 FT above the floor from the top of the extinguisher, and in no case shall the clearance between the bottom of the extinguisher and the floor be less than 4 in.

Question 13

For fire-resistance-rated walls, only _____may be installed.

Answer 13

surface mounted cabinets or listed fire-rated cabinets shall be installed.

Question 14

Fire extinguishers containing only plain water shall be protected to temperatures as low as ______ by addition of an _____

Answer 14

(1) -40 degrees Fahrenheit

(2) antifreeze that is stipulated on the fire extinguisher name plate

Question 15

_____ solutions shall not be used in stainless steel fire extinguishers.

Answer 15

calcium chloride

Question 16

How do you determine the minimum number of Class A fire extinguishers needed for each floor of a building?

Answer 16

you divide the total floor area by the maximum area to be protected per extinguisher.

Question 17

Fire extinguishers shall be located so that the maximum travel distances shall not exceed _____ except as modified by 6.2.1.4

Answer 17

75 ft

Question 18

are two 1-A rated fire extinguishers permitted to meet the requirement of one 2-A rated fire extinguisher?

Answer 18

Yes

Question 19

Two 2 1/2 gal water-type extinguishers shall be permitted to be used to fulfill the requirements of what?

Answer 19

One 4-A rated extinguisher

Question 20

Up to one-half of the complement of fire extinguishers specified in table 6.2.1.1 shall be permitted to be replaced by what?

Answer 20

Uniformly spaced 1 1/2 in hose stations for use by the occupants of the building

Question 21

what is the minimum rated single extinguisher for a class A hazard in light and ordinary hazard occupancy?

Answer 21

2-A

Question 22

what is the minimum rate single extinguisher for a class A hazard in extra hazard occupancy?

Answer 22

4-A

Question 23

what is the maximum floor area per unit of A for light, ordinary, and extra hazard occupancy?

Answer 23

Light Hazard Occupancy- 3000 sq.ft
Ordinary Hazard Occupancy- 1500 sq.ft
Extra Hazard Occupancy-1000 sq.ft

Question 24

The location of hose stations and the placement of fire extinguishers shall be such that the hose stations do not_____

Answer 24

replace more than every other fire extinguisher

Question 25

the protection requirements shall be permitted to be fulfilled with fire extinguishers of a higher rating, provided_____

Answer 25

the travel distance to such larger fire extinguishers does not exceed 75 ft and the maximum floor area per unit of A is not exceeded.

Question 26

Three AFFF or FFFP fire extinguishers of at least 2 1/2 gal can be used to fulfill what requirement?

Answer 26

The requirements for extra hazard for class b hazards

Question 27

two AFFF or FFFP fire extinguishers of at least 1.6 gals can be used to fulfill what requirement?

Answer 27

the requirements for ordinary hazard requirements for class b hazards.

Question 28

Can a higher-rated fire extinguisher fulfill the requirements in table 6.3.1.1 for a class B hazard?

Answer 28

Yes provided the travel distance to such larger fire extinguishers does not exceed 50 FT.

Question 29

What are the two basic minimum extinguisher ratings needed for light class B hazards and their maximum travel distance?

Answer 29

(1) 5-B and 10-B | (2) 5-B maximum travel of 30 FT and 10-B maximum Travel of 50 FT

Question 30

What are the two basic minimum extinguisher ratings needed for ordinary class B hazards and their maximum travel distance?

Answer 30

(1) 10-B and 20-B | (2) 10-B maximum travel of 30 FT and 20-B maximum Travel of 50 FT

Question 31

what are the two basic minimum extinguisher ratings needed for extra class B hazards and their maximum travel distance?

Answer 31

(1) 40-B and 80-B | (2) 40-B maximum travel of 30 FT and 80-B maximum travel of 50 FT

Question 32

Portable Fire extinguishers shall not be installed as the sole protection for flammable liquid hazards of appreciable depth where?

Answer 32

The surface area exceeds 10 SQ.FT

Question 33

Where personnel who are trained in extinguishing fires in the protected hazards are located on the premises and capable of responding immediately the maximum surface area shall not exceed?

Answer 33

20 SQ.FT

Question 34

For flammable liquid hazards of appreciable depth, a Class B fire extinguisher shall be provided on the basis of at least __ numerical units of Class b extinguishing potential per ___ of flammable liquid surface of the largest hazard area.

Answer 34

(1) 2 Numerical units of Class B extinguishing potential | (2) 1 SQ.FT of flammable liquid surface

Question 35

AFFF or FFFP type fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be provided on the basis of what?

Answer 35

On the Basis of 1-B of protection per 1 SQ.FT of hazard

Question 36

Fire extinguishers with _______ shall be required where energized electrical equipment can be encountered.

Answer 36

Class C rating

Question 37

Fire extinguishers or extinguishing agents with _____ shall be provided for fires involving combustible metals

Answer 37

Class D rating

Question 38

What is the maximum travel distance that a class D fire extinguisher or extinguishing agent may be from the class D hazard?

Answer 38

75 FT

Question 39

______fire extinguishers shall be provided for hazards where there is a potential for fires involving combustible cooking media (_______ or______ and_____)

Answer 39

Class K Fire extinguishers | vegetable or animal oils and fats

Question 40

what is the maximum travel distance allowed between a class K hazard and a class K extinguisher?

Answer 40

30 FT

Question 41

All Solid Fuel cooking appliances (whether or not under a hood) with fire boxes of 5 ft3 volume or less shall have at least a ____________ or __________ that is listed for Class K fires.

Answer 41

Listed 2-A rated water-type fire extinguisher or A 1.6 GAL wet chemical fire extinguisher