NFPA 10 Portable Fire Extinguisher Exam
1. ANSI American National Standards Institute
2. Carbon Dioxide A colorless, odorless, electrically non conductive inert gas
that is a suitable medium for extinguishing Class B and
Class C fires
3. 2 types of chemi- Wet and Dry
cal
4. Wet Chemical Normally an aqueous solution of organic or inorganic salts
or a combination thereof that forms an extinguishing agent
5. Dry Chemical A powder composed of very small particles, usually sodi-
um bicarbonate-,potassium bicarbonate-, or ammonium
phosphate based with added particulate material sup-
plemented by special treatment to provide resistance to
packing, resistance to moisture absorption (caking), and
the proper flow capabilities
6. High Pressure Cylinders containing nitrogen, compressed air, carbon
Cylinder dioxide, or other gases at a pressure higher than 500 psi
at 70 degrees
7. Dry Powder Solid materials in powder or granular form designed to
extinguish Class D combustible metal fires by crusting,
smothering, or heat-transferring means
8. Extinguisher In- A quick check that a fire extinguisher is in its designated
spection place, that it has not be actuated or tampered with, and
that there is no obvious physical damage or condition to
prevent its operation
9. Film-forming Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) and film forming fluo-
foam agents roprotein foam (FFFP)
10. Appreciable Depth greater than a quarter inch
depths
11. Halocarbons
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1. ANSI American National Standards Institute
2. Carbon Dioxide A colorless, odorless, electrically non conductive inert gas
that is a suitable medium for extinguishing Class B and
Class C fires
3. 2 types of chemi- Wet and Dry
cal
4. Wet Chemical Normally an aqueous solution of organic or inorganic salts
or a combination thereof that forms an extinguishing agent
5. Dry Chemical A powder composed of very small particles, usually sodi-
um bicarbonate-,potassium bicarbonate-, or ammonium
phosphate based with added particulate material sup-
plemented by special treatment to provide resistance to
packing, resistance to moisture absorption (caking), and
the proper flow capabilities
6. High Pressure Cylinders containing nitrogen, compressed air, carbon
Cylinder dioxide, or other gases at a pressure higher than 500 psi
at 70 degrees
7. Dry Powder Solid materials in powder or granular form designed to
extinguish Class D combustible metal fires by crusting,
smothering, or heat-transferring means
8. Extinguisher In- A quick check that a fire extinguisher is in its designated
spection place, that it has not be actuated or tampered with, and
that there is no obvious physical damage or condition to
prevent its operation
9. Film-forming Aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) and film forming fluo-
foam agents roprotein foam (FFFP)
10. Appreciable Depth greater than a quarter inch
depths
11. Halocarbons
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