TFM02 - Texas Fire Extinguisher Licensing Test Type B
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1. What does NFPA 10 cover? The selection, installation, inspection,
maintenance, and testing of portable fire
extinguishers.
2. How often must fire extinguishers be visually Monthly
inspected?
3. Q: How often must fire extinguishers under- Annually (or when specifically indicated
go maintenance? by inspection findings).
4. What is the minimum clearance from the A: The bottom of the extinguisher must be
floor for mounted fire extinguishers? at least 4 inches off the floor.
5. Q: What is the maximum mounting height 3.5 feet (42 inches) to the top of the ex-
for fire extinguishers weighing more than 40 tinguisher.
lbs?
6. What class of fire is a "Type B" fire extinguish- Fires involving flammable liquids and
er designed to fight? gases (e.g., gasoline, oil, propane).
7. Q: What is the minimum travel distance to a 50 feet
Class B fire extinguisher?
8. What does the acronym PASS stand for when Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
using a fire extinguisher?
9. How often must stored-pressure dry chemi- Every 6 years
cal extinguishers be internally examined?
10. What tag color is typically used for an extin- blue
guisher that has passed annual maintenance
in Texas?
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_h643mg
1. What does NFPA 10 cover? The selection, installation, inspection,
maintenance, and testing of portable fire
extinguishers.
2. How often must fire extinguishers be visually Monthly
inspected?
3. Q: How often must fire extinguishers under- Annually (or when specifically indicated
go maintenance? by inspection findings).
4. What is the minimum clearance from the A: The bottom of the extinguisher must be
floor for mounted fire extinguishers? at least 4 inches off the floor.
5. Q: What is the maximum mounting height 3.5 feet (42 inches) to the top of the ex-
for fire extinguishers weighing more than 40 tinguisher.
lbs?
6. What class of fire is a "Type B" fire extinguish- Fires involving flammable liquids and
er designed to fight? gases (e.g., gasoline, oil, propane).
7. Q: What is the minimum travel distance to a 50 feet
Class B fire extinguisher?
8. What does the acronym PASS stand for when Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
using a fire extinguisher?
9. How often must stored-pressure dry chemi- Every 6 years
cal extinguishers be internally examined?
10. What tag color is typically used for an extin- blue
guisher that has passed annual maintenance
in Texas?
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