Type B License: TFM02 Detailed Exam
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Already Graded A+
1. When an inspection of a no rechargeable dry chemical fire extinguisher
reveals a deficiency, you must: - ANSWER -removed from further use
-discharged
-destroyed at the direction of the owner or returned to the manufacturer
2. When an inspection of a no rechargeable fire extinguisher containing a halon
agent reveals a deficiency, you must: - ANSWER -remove from service
-DO NOT discharge
-return to the manufacturer, a fire equipment dealer, or a distributor to recover
the halon
3. Extinguisher Service Pressure - ANSWER -normal operating pressure as
indicated on the cylinder of the extinguisher
4. Class A Fire Extinguisher - ANSWER H2O Extinguisher. Range is 40'. 60
second duration. 2.5 gallons
5. Class B/C Fire Extinguisher - ANSWER Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher.
Range is 8'. 30 second duration. 10lbd
6. 3-Dimensional Fire - ANSWER Involves flammable liquid in motion as
well as both horizontal and vertical surfaces.
,7. Class A Fire Extinguisher - ANSWER Used for ordinary combustibles,
such as wood, paper some plastics and textiles. It requires the heat-absorbing
effects of water or the coting effects of dry chemicals.
8. Dry Chemical Stored Pressure Fire Extinguishers - ANSWER Need to
remove or replace at the next 6-year maintenance or hydrostatic test interval.
(Whichever comes 1st)
9. UL Rating - B:C - ANSWER Refers to the amount of square footage the
extinguisher can cover. Can be related to the degree of training and
experience of the operator
10.Class B Fire Extinguishers - ANSWER Can handle flammable liquid & gas
fires. They deprive the fire of oxygen and interrupt the fire chain by stopping
the release of combustible vapors.
11.CFR29 - ANSWER Requires the training of employees in the proper use of
portable fire extinguishers.
12.29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) - ANSWER Requires fire extinguishers to be
visually inspected at least monthly.
13.Class A/B Fire Extinguishers - ANSWER Should not be used on fires that
involve live electrical equipment. However, once the electrical equipment is
de-energized, you may use them on Class A/B fires.
14.Water/Stream Type Fire Extinguishers - ANSWER Need to be discharged,
disassembled and inspected at least annually.
, 15.Top Height of Fire Extinguishers 40lbs or Greater - ANSWER Need to be
securely installed on a hangar or bracket supplied by the vendor and the top
of the canister should be no more than 3.5' above the ground.
16.Class B Fire Extinguisher Maximum Travel Distance - ANSWER OSHA
minimum is 50'
17.Dry Chemical Extinguishers That Require 12-Year Hydrostatic Tests -
ANSWER Need to be emptied every 6-years for maintenance
18.UL Rating - A - ANSWER Each A = 1.25 gallons of water.
19.Class C Fire Extinguishers - ANSWER Used for fires that involve live
electrical equipment. They use electrically nonconductive extinguishing
agents.
20.How often do Cartridge operated water based extinguishers need hydrostatic
testing? - ANSWER Every 5 years
21.How Often Do Stored Pressure/Dry Chemical Extinguishers need an Internal
Examination? - ANSWER Never.
22.Top Height of Fire Extinguishers Less than 40lb - ANSWER Need to be
securely installed on a hangar or bracket supplied by the vendor and the top
of the canister should be no more than 5' above the ground.
23.Class D Fire Extinguishers - ANSWER Used for fires involving
combustible metals.
Questions with Elaborate Answers
Already Graded A+
1. When an inspection of a no rechargeable dry chemical fire extinguisher
reveals a deficiency, you must: - ANSWER -removed from further use
-discharged
-destroyed at the direction of the owner or returned to the manufacturer
2. When an inspection of a no rechargeable fire extinguisher containing a halon
agent reveals a deficiency, you must: - ANSWER -remove from service
-DO NOT discharge
-return to the manufacturer, a fire equipment dealer, or a distributor to recover
the halon
3. Extinguisher Service Pressure - ANSWER -normal operating pressure as
indicated on the cylinder of the extinguisher
4. Class A Fire Extinguisher - ANSWER H2O Extinguisher. Range is 40'. 60
second duration. 2.5 gallons
5. Class B/C Fire Extinguisher - ANSWER Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher.
Range is 8'. 30 second duration. 10lbd
6. 3-Dimensional Fire - ANSWER Involves flammable liquid in motion as
well as both horizontal and vertical surfaces.
,7. Class A Fire Extinguisher - ANSWER Used for ordinary combustibles,
such as wood, paper some plastics and textiles. It requires the heat-absorbing
effects of water or the coting effects of dry chemicals.
8. Dry Chemical Stored Pressure Fire Extinguishers - ANSWER Need to
remove or replace at the next 6-year maintenance or hydrostatic test interval.
(Whichever comes 1st)
9. UL Rating - B:C - ANSWER Refers to the amount of square footage the
extinguisher can cover. Can be related to the degree of training and
experience of the operator
10.Class B Fire Extinguishers - ANSWER Can handle flammable liquid & gas
fires. They deprive the fire of oxygen and interrupt the fire chain by stopping
the release of combustible vapors.
11.CFR29 - ANSWER Requires the training of employees in the proper use of
portable fire extinguishers.
12.29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) - ANSWER Requires fire extinguishers to be
visually inspected at least monthly.
13.Class A/B Fire Extinguishers - ANSWER Should not be used on fires that
involve live electrical equipment. However, once the electrical equipment is
de-energized, you may use them on Class A/B fires.
14.Water/Stream Type Fire Extinguishers - ANSWER Need to be discharged,
disassembled and inspected at least annually.
, 15.Top Height of Fire Extinguishers 40lbs or Greater - ANSWER Need to be
securely installed on a hangar or bracket supplied by the vendor and the top
of the canister should be no more than 3.5' above the ground.
16.Class B Fire Extinguisher Maximum Travel Distance - ANSWER OSHA
minimum is 50'
17.Dry Chemical Extinguishers That Require 12-Year Hydrostatic Tests -
ANSWER Need to be emptied every 6-years for maintenance
18.UL Rating - A - ANSWER Each A = 1.25 gallons of water.
19.Class C Fire Extinguishers - ANSWER Used for fires that involve live
electrical equipment. They use electrically nonconductive extinguishing
agents.
20.How often do Cartridge operated water based extinguishers need hydrostatic
testing? - ANSWER Every 5 years
21.How Often Do Stored Pressure/Dry Chemical Extinguishers need an Internal
Examination? - ANSWER Never.
22.Top Height of Fire Extinguishers Less than 40lb - ANSWER Need to be
securely installed on a hangar or bracket supplied by the vendor and the top
of the canister should be no more than 5' above the ground.
23.Class D Fire Extinguishers - ANSWER Used for fires involving
combustible metals.
