TEXAS EXT TYPE B TFM02 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
A three dimensional fire often involves static flammable liquid. true or false -
ANSWERSfalse. 3D firess unvolve flammable liquid in motion as well as both horizontal
and vertical surfaces.
Class A fire extinguisher - ANSWERSare ok for wood, paper, some plastics and textiles.
They offer the coating effects of dry chemicals.
Dry chemical stored pressure fire extinguishers: - ANSWERSshould be removed or
replaced at their next 6 year maintenance or hydrostatic test interval.
B:C - ANSWERSTalking about UL rating, the _____ rating refers to the amount of sq
footage an extinguisher covers
Class B fire extinguishers cannot handle flammable liquid - ANSWERSFalse
employees must be trained in proper use of all portable fire extinguishers according to -
ANSWERSCRF29
monthly - ANSWERSyou need to have portable fire extinguishers VISUALLY inspected
at least _____ according to 29 CFR 1910.157 (e) (2)
Class A/B fire extinguishers - ANSWERSshould NOT be used forfire that involves live
electrical equipment
annually - ANSWERSWater or steam fire extinguishers need to be discharged,
dissassembled and inspected at least:
3.5 ft - ANSWERSAn extinguisher weighing over 40 lbs should be installed so the top is
no more than __ from the ground
50 ft. - ANSWERSOSHA specified maximum travel distance to an extinguisher for Class
B
6 yrs - ANSWERSdry chem extinguishers requiring 12 yr hydrostatic test must be
emptied for maintenance procedures every
A rated UL extinguishers = how many gallons of water? - ANSWERS1.25
, C - ANSWERSClass ____ fire extinguishers use electrically nonconductive
extinguishing agents
Every 5 years - ANSWERSCartridge operated water based portable extinguishers need
hydrostatic testing
stored pressure type extinguishers need need INTERNAL examination : -
ANSWERSnever
5 ft above the ground - ANSWERSextinguishers weighing 40 lbs or less must be
installed so top of canister is no more than _____
K - ANSWERSclass ___ extinguishers are for fires involving cooking media
75 ft - ANSWERSOSHA specified max travel distance for Class A is ______
C - ANSWERSproper UL rating to use on electrically energized equipped
Class K - ANSWERSwork on the principle of saponification
cannot - ANSWERShow do u convert fire extinguishers from 1 type to another?
any remaining dry chemical in a discharged extinguisher - ANSWERSmay be reused
only if checked for proper type, contamination, and condition. closed recovery system
needs to be used!
New extinguishers needing charge in the field - ANSWERSdo not need to have any
verification of service collar installed
you cannot - ANSWERShow do u have an extinguisher converted to use a different type
of extinguishing agent
Obstacle Type Fires - ANSWERSinvolve flammable liquid on a horizontal surface w/ the
presence of a solid object creating a barrier
4 inches - ANSWERSextinguishers must be installed at least _____ from the ground
Obstacle Type Fires - ANSWERSmay take place in flammable liquid storage caninets,
dip tank process areas, etc.
Must Be Weighed - ANSWERSTo make sure the pressure gauges of CO2 extinguisher
are showing adequate pressure, what must you do?
5 yrs - ANSWERSWetting agent portable extinguishers must be hydrostatic tested
every _____
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
A three dimensional fire often involves static flammable liquid. true or false -
ANSWERSfalse. 3D firess unvolve flammable liquid in motion as well as both horizontal
and vertical surfaces.
Class A fire extinguisher - ANSWERSare ok for wood, paper, some plastics and textiles.
They offer the coating effects of dry chemicals.
Dry chemical stored pressure fire extinguishers: - ANSWERSshould be removed or
replaced at their next 6 year maintenance or hydrostatic test interval.
B:C - ANSWERSTalking about UL rating, the _____ rating refers to the amount of sq
footage an extinguisher covers
Class B fire extinguishers cannot handle flammable liquid - ANSWERSFalse
employees must be trained in proper use of all portable fire extinguishers according to -
ANSWERSCRF29
monthly - ANSWERSyou need to have portable fire extinguishers VISUALLY inspected
at least _____ according to 29 CFR 1910.157 (e) (2)
Class A/B fire extinguishers - ANSWERSshould NOT be used forfire that involves live
electrical equipment
annually - ANSWERSWater or steam fire extinguishers need to be discharged,
dissassembled and inspected at least:
3.5 ft - ANSWERSAn extinguisher weighing over 40 lbs should be installed so the top is
no more than __ from the ground
50 ft. - ANSWERSOSHA specified maximum travel distance to an extinguisher for Class
B
6 yrs - ANSWERSdry chem extinguishers requiring 12 yr hydrostatic test must be
emptied for maintenance procedures every
A rated UL extinguishers = how many gallons of water? - ANSWERS1.25
, C - ANSWERSClass ____ fire extinguishers use electrically nonconductive
extinguishing agents
Every 5 years - ANSWERSCartridge operated water based portable extinguishers need
hydrostatic testing
stored pressure type extinguishers need need INTERNAL examination : -
ANSWERSnever
5 ft above the ground - ANSWERSextinguishers weighing 40 lbs or less must be
installed so top of canister is no more than _____
K - ANSWERSclass ___ extinguishers are for fires involving cooking media
75 ft - ANSWERSOSHA specified max travel distance for Class A is ______
C - ANSWERSproper UL rating to use on electrically energized equipped
Class K - ANSWERSwork on the principle of saponification
cannot - ANSWERShow do u convert fire extinguishers from 1 type to another?
any remaining dry chemical in a discharged extinguisher - ANSWERSmay be reused
only if checked for proper type, contamination, and condition. closed recovery system
needs to be used!
New extinguishers needing charge in the field - ANSWERSdo not need to have any
verification of service collar installed
you cannot - ANSWERShow do u have an extinguisher converted to use a different type
of extinguishing agent
Obstacle Type Fires - ANSWERSinvolve flammable liquid on a horizontal surface w/ the
presence of a solid object creating a barrier
4 inches - ANSWERSextinguishers must be installed at least _____ from the ground
Obstacle Type Fires - ANSWERSmay take place in flammable liquid storage caninets,
dip tank process areas, etc.
Must Be Weighed - ANSWERSTo make sure the pressure gauges of CO2 extinguisher
are showing adequate pressure, what must you do?
5 yrs - ANSWERSWetting agent portable extinguishers must be hydrostatic tested
every _____
