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Fire Extinguishers shall be ___________ ___________ when initally placed in service.
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Manually Inspected
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Periodic inspection or electronic monitoring for fire extinguishers shall include a check of at least the following items
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Location, No obstruction to visibility, Pressure gauge reading in the operable range, Fullness determined by weighing or hefting.
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Where manual inspections are conducted, the ________ and ________ the inspection was performed and the ___________ of the person performing the inspection shall be recored
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Month, Year, Initials.
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Records for manual inspection should be kept for?
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12 Months
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Thorough examination of the basic elements of the fire extinguisher include: |
1. Mechanical parts of all fire extinguishers. 2. Extinguishing agent. 3. Expelling means. 4. Physical condition. |
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An annnual external visual examination of all fire extinguishers shall be made to detect obvious? |
1. Physical damage 2, corrosion, 3. nozzle blockage 4. Operating instruction are present, legible and facing forward. 5. HMIS present and legible 6. determine if a 6 year interval examination or hydrostat test is due. |
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when should tamper seal be removed? |
At time of annual matenance.
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When subject to temperatures at or above thier listed rating, stored pressure fire extinguishers that require a 12 year hydrostat shall be |
emptied and subjected to the applicable maintenance and recharge procedures on an annual basis. |
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Maintenance Intervals involving internal examination
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follows:
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AFFF and FFFP
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3 years |
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Maintenance Intervals Dry chem stored presure with mild steel shells, brazed bras shells, and aluminum shells |
6 years
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Maintenance Intervals CO2 |
5 Years
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Maintenance Intervals Stored pressure water |
5 years
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Maintenance Intervals Wet chemical |
5 years
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Maintenance Intervals dry powder stored pressure with mild steel shells |
6 years
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Maintenance Intervals Halogenated agents |
6 years
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Maintenance Intervals wetting agent |
1 year
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Maintenance Intervals dry chem cartridge |
1 year
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Maintenance Intervals dry powder cartridge |
1 year
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Maintenance Intervals pump tank water |
1 year
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Maintenance Intervals stored pressure dry chem with stainless steel shell |
5 years
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Maintenance Intervals loaded stream |
1 year
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Maintenance Intervals The extinguishing agent of cartridge or cylinder operated extinguishers shall be internally examinied how often? |
annually
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To indicate that maintenance was performed, each extinguisher shall? |
Shall have a tag securely attached. |
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An extinguisher tag shall identify |
1. Month and year maintenance was performed 2. Person performing the work. 3. Name of the agency performing the work. |
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When should an extinguisher have a verification of service collar installed? |
When an extinguisher has undergone maintenace that included internal examination. |
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Non rechargeable fire extinguishers should be removed from service after how many years?
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12 years
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Six year internal maintenance label should be what size?
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2in X 3 1/2
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The six year internal examination label shall identify the following:
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1. Month and year the 6 year maintenance was performed. 2. Person performing the work. 3. Name of agency performing the work. |
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When should a CO2 hose conductivity test be performed?
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Annually.
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How should discharge hoses on wheeled CO2 extinguishers be coiled?
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In a manner to prevent kinks and allow rapid deployment.
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when should rechareable type fire extinguishers be recharged? |
After any use or when the need is indicated by an inspection or servicing.
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How is the amount of recharge agent verified?
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By weighing
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Pump tank water and pump tank calcium chloride based antifreeze types of fire extinguishers shall be recharged with new chimicals or water how often?
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12 months
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The agent in stored pressure wetting agent shall be replaced how often?
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Annually
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The premix agent in liquid charge type AFFF and FFFP fire extinguishers shall be replaced at least once every?
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3 years
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Multi-Purpose dry chemical cannot be mixed with?
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Alkaline based dry chemicals.
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The amount of liquid agent in water type extinguishers shall be determined by using one of the following :
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1. measurement by weight 2. measurement by volume 3. Anti overfill tube. 4. fill mark on fire extinguisher shell if provided. |
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When can wet chemical and water mist be reused?
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Never
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Commodity specification for nitrogen
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industrial grade nitrogen with a dew point of -60F
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Halogenated type fire extinguishers that require argon shall be pressurized with argon with a dew point of?
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-65F
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compressed air shall be permitted to be used from special compressor systems capable of delivering air with a dew point of?
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-60F
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A regulated source of pressure, set no higher than _____ PSI obove the operating (service pressure shall be used to pressurize fire extinguishers
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25 PSI
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The gauge used to set the regulated source of pressure for filling fire extinguishers shall be clibrated at least?
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Annually
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Pressure gauges shall be marked with? |
1. correct indicated charging pressure 2. agent in the fire extinguisher. |
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Can fire extinguishers be modified from one type to another
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No
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The verification of service collar shall as a minimum identify the following: |
1. Month and year the recharging or internal examination was preformed. 2. Name of the agency performing the work. |
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Which types of extinguishers do not require a verification a service collar when initially charged in the field?
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Pressurized water, AFFF, FFFP, Wet chemical
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Are cartridge and cylinder operated extinguishers required to have verification of service collars.
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No |
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A hydrostatic test shall always include both an ____________ and an ____________ visual examination of the cylinder |
Internal and external |
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Hydrostatic testing shall be conducted using _________ or another compatible ___________ fluid as the test medium
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Water, non-compressible
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T or F Air or other gasses shall be used as the sole medium for pressure testing |
False
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Fire extinguishers having aluminum cylinders or shells suspected of being exposed to temperatures in excess of ______ degrees F shall be removed from service and subjected to a hydrostatic test
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350 degrees F
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test pressure gauges shall be certified accurate to + or - ______ percent, or better, of the full range of the gauge.
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0.5
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Test pressure gauges shall be capable of being read to within ____ percent of the test pressure.
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1% |
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Test pressure gauges shall be capable of indicating ___ percent to ___ percent of the test pressure
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90%-110%
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Pressure gauges used on test equipment shall be calibrated at least ________
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Semiannually
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The temperature used for drying cylinders shall not exceed _____ degrees F
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150
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A hydrostatic test pump, hand or power operated shall be capable of producing not less than ____ percent of the test pressure
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150
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Hydro test intervals Dry Chemiclal stored pressure |
12 years
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Hydro test intervals Halogenated agents |
12 Years
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Hydro test intervals AFFF, FFFP |
5 years
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Hydro test intervals CO2 |
5 Years
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Hydro test intervals Dry Powder stored pressure, cartridge operated with mild steel shells |
12 years
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Hydro test intervals Dry Chemical with stainless steel shells |
5 Years
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Nitrogen cylinders, argon cylinders, CO2 cylinders, or cartridges used for inert gas storage that are used as expellants for wheeled fire extinguishers and carbon diaxide extinguishers shall be hydrostatically tested every _____ years
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5
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When is a hydrostatic test performed on a fire extinguisher hose assembly?
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When it is equipped with a shut-off nozzle at the end of the hose .
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What should be done with Non rechargeable halon extinguishers that show evidence of dents, mechanical injury, or corrosion to the extent indicating weakness |
They shall not be discharged, and shall be returned to the manufacturer or dealer to permit recovery of the halon.
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Non rechargeable fire extinguishers that show evidence of dets, mechanical injury or corrosion to the extent indicating weakness should be
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discharged and discarded
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The pressure in a hydrostatic of a cylinder shall be maintained for a minimum of ___seconds, but for a time not less than is required for complete expansion of the cylinder to complete the visual examination of the cylinder
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30 seconds
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Steps Hydrostatic testing |
1. valves, internal parts, and hose assemblies shall be removed, and the extinguisher shall be emptied. 2. all traces of extinguishing agent shall be removed. 3. A complete internal and external visual examination shall be conducted. |
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During hydrostatic testing, a drop in pressure of the test gauge could be an indication of what?
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Leak
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Cylinders passing the hydro test shall be thoughly ________ internally before being returned to service.
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Dried
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If heated air is used to dry cylinders, the temperature shall not exceed ____ degrees inside the shell.
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150 |
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When hydrostatic testing hoses, pressure shall be applied at a rate of rise such that the test pressure is reached in _______
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1 minute.
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Test pressure for hose assemblies shall be maintained for a minimum of
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1 minute.
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Stored pressure fire extinguishers shall be hydrostatically tested to the pressure specified on the
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Extinguisher nameplate |
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Where pressure is not specified on the extinguisher nameplate, the extinguisher shall be tested at the __________ ________ _________ not to exceed ____ times the extinguisher __________ pressure.
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Factory test pressure, 3, service pressure
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At what pressure should cartridge or cylinder operated dry chem and dry powder types by hydrostatic tested?
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at their original factory test pressure as shown on the nameplate or shell.
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Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers having cylinder specifiction ICC3 shall be tested at _____ PSI |
3000 |
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CO2 hose assemblies requiring a hydrostatic test pressure test shall be tested at ____ PSI
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1250
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Dry chem, dry powder, water foam, and halogenated agent discharge hose assemblies equiring a hydro test shall be tested at ___ PSI |
300 |
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High pressure accessory hose used on wheeled extinguishers shall be tested at ____ PSI
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3000
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Fire extinguisher cylinders of the low pressure non DOT type that pass a hydrostatic test shall have the following information recorded on a label:
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1. Month and year the test was performed 2. Test pressure used 3. Name or initials of the person performing the test and name of the agency performing the test. |
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Hydrostatic test labels should meet the following criteria |
1. 2in X 3 1/2 2. Affixed by a heatless process 3. Self destructs when removed 4. Made of durable weatherproof material |
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UL299 requires a maximum of __ lbs of force to pull a pin |
30 |
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fire extinguishers manufactured by companies that are no longer in business can remain in use if they meet requirements of _______ and are maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's service manual. |
NFPA 10
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What is a 3 dimensional Class B fire
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class B materials in motion, such as pouring, running, or dripping flammable liquids.
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Acceptable means of identifying a fire extinguisher location include. |
arrows, lights, signs, or coding of the wall or column. |
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AFFF and FFFP fire extinguishers cannot be protected against temperatures below ___ F by adding an antifreeze charge because:
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40 degrees, It tends to destroy the effectiveness of the extinguishing agent.
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Plain water fire extingishers should not be protected against temperatures below ___ F with ________ ________ antifreeze. |
40 degrees, ethylene glycol |
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Fire extinguishers in vehicles should be inspected when?
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At the beginning of the shift or whenever the vehicle is used.
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When stored pressure fire extinguishers are recharged, overfilling results in ________ _________
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Improper discharge
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All scales used for weighing fire extinguishers should be calibrated for accuracy how often? |
Daily by the use of test weights
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A condemned fire extinguisher can be destroyed only by?
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Its owner or at the owners direction
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The recommended marking system is a _________ concept that cobines the uses and nonuses of fire extinguisher on a single label
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Pictorial
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AFFF and FFFP fire extingishers are rated for what class of fire.
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A & B |
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CO2 extinguishers are rated for what classes of fire?
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B & C
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Obsolete fire extinguishers include:
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soda acid chemical foam carbon tet cartridge operated water and loaded stream copper or brass shell co2 extinguishers with metal horns |
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Dry chemical stored pressure extinguishers manufatured prior to October ____ shall be removed from service at the next 6 year maintenance interval. |
1984
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The selection of fire extinguishers for a given situation shall be determied by:
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1. type of fire most likely to occur 2. Size of fire most likely to occur 3. Hazards in the area 4. Energized electrical equipment in the vicinity 5. Ambient temperature |
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The classification of fire extinguishers shall consist of a _____ that indicates the class of fire on which a fire extinguisher has been found to be effective.
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Letter
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Fire extingishers classified for which classes are required to have a rating number receding the classification letter that indicates the releative extinguishing effectiveness?
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A & B
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How shall fire extinguishers be selected?
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By the classes of hazards to be protected.
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Use of halon agent fire extinguishers shall be limited to aplications where?
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A clean agent is necessary to extinguish fire efficiently without damaging the equipment or area being protected.
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Hazards are classified as:
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Light hazard, Ordinary hazard, Extra hazard
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Fire extinguishers shall be provided for the protection of both the _________ _________ and the _______ ______ contained therein regarless of the presence of any fixed fire suppression systems.
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building structure, occupancy hazards
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AFFF and FFFP extinguishers shall not be used for the protection of:
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water soluble flammable liquids such as alcohols, acetone, esters and ketones.
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Class K fire extinguishers manufactured after _____ shall not be equipped with extended wand type discharge divices
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2002
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Where a Class K hazard is protected by an automatic fire protection system, a placard shall be conspecuously placed near the extinguisher that states that:
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The fire protection system shall be acuated prior to using the fire extinguisher. |
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Only water type extinguishers shall be installed in areas containing:
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oxidizers such as pool chemicals.
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Fire extinguishers shall be loacated along |
Normal paths of travel including exits from areas.
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Fire extinguishers shall be ______________ located
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conspicuously
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Where signs are used to indicate fire extinguisher location the signs shall comply with the following:
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1. They shall be located in close proximity to the extinguisher. 2. They shall be visible from the normal path of travel |
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Portable fire extinguishers other than wheeled extinguishers shall be installed using any of the following means:
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1. Securely on a hanger 2. In the bracket supplied by the manufacturer 3. In a listed bracket approved for such purposes. 4. In cabinets or wall recesses. |
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fire extinguishers installed in vehicles where they are subject to dislodgement shall be installed in
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approved strap type brackets.
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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 __ feet above the floor
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5
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Fire extinguishers having a gross weight greater than 40lbs shall be installed so that the top of the fire extinuisher is not more than ____ feet above the floor>
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3 1/2
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In no case shall the clearance between the bottom of the fire extinguisher and the floor be less than _____
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4 inches
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The extinguisher operating instructions shall be located:
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on the front of the extinguisher and shall be clearly visible
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HMIS label, 6 year maintenance labels, hydrostatic test labels, or other labels shall not be located
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On the front of the extinguisher.
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Cabinets holding fire extinguishers shall not be locked except:
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where fire extinguishers are subject to malicious use and cabinets include a means of emergency access.
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Fire extinguishers mounted in cabinets or wall recesses shall be placed so that the fire extinguishers operating instructions face:
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Outward
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fire extingishers containing only plain water shall be protected to temperatures as low as _____ by an anti-freeze that is stipulated on the extinguisher nameplate.
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-40 degrees
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The minimum number of fire extinguishers for Class A hazards for each floor of a building shall be determined by: |
Dividing the total floor area by the maximum area to be protected per extinguisher as determined by Table 6211. |
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Fire extinguishers shall be located so that travel distance shall not exceed _____ feet
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75
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Amount of water type extinguishers permitted to fulfill the requirements of one 4A rated extinguisher
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Two 2 1/2 gallon
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Table _______ fire extinguisher size and placement for class A hazards
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6.2.1.1
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Table ________ Fire Extinguisher size and placement for class B hazards
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6.3.1.1
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Travel distances for Class B portable fire extinguishers shall not exceed ___ feet
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50
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Where wheeled fire extinguishers of 125lb agent capacity or larger are installed or positioned for obstacle gravity or three dicensional, or pressure fire hazards, tha tactual travel distance to hazard shall not exceed ___ feet
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100
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Class D fire extinguishers or agents shall be located not more than ____ feet of travel distance from the Class D hazard
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75 feet
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Maximum travel distance for Class K fire extinguishers shall not exceed _____ feet. |
30 feet
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All solid fuel cooking appliances (wether or not under a hood) with fire boxes of __ feet cubed volume or less shall gave at least a listed 2A rated ___________ fire extinguisher or a ____gal ____________ fire extinguisher that is listed for Class K fires
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5 feet cubed, water type, 1.6, wet chemical
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Initial application and licensing fees Company |
$250
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Initial application and licensing fees Qualified Agent |
$200
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Initial application and licensing fees Technician |
$75
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Initial application and licensing fees Trainee |
$75
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Renewal Fees: Company |
$250
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Renewal Fees: Qualified Agent |
$100
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Renewal Fees: Technician |
$35
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Renewal Fees: Trainee |
$35
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Renewal Fees: Sales person |
$35 |
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A license shall expire on
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September 30 of each year
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After October 1, a license may be renewed by paying _______ |
double
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The state issued company license number shall be placed on all:
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Letterhead, business cards, invoices, statements, contracts, beds, estimates, plans and printed advertisments.
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Each individual license holder shall notify the OSFM within 14 days of the following:
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1. Any change in the home address. 2. Any separation from an employer or change of employer 3. Any conviction for a felony or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony charge |
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How many members are appointed to the fire extinguisher industry committee? |
6 members |
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One member of the fire extinguisher industry committee shall be? |
The state fire marshal or designee |
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Members of the fire extinguisher industry committee are appointed by? |
State fire marshal commission |
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5 members of the fire extinguisher industry shall have at least how many years experience in the fire extinguisher industry? |
5 years |
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The term for fire extinguisher industry members shall be how many years? |
4 years |
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The fire extinguisher industry committee, may suspend any license, upon the conviction of any felony for a period not to exceed ____ days pending a full investigation by the committee.
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30 days
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Cost of reexamination for license
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$50 per attempt
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A licensee shall notify the fire extinguisher industry board within how many days, of any change of information. |
14 days |
