(Part 2) NFPA 10: Standards for Portable
Fire Extinguishers What affects the placement and distribution of portable fire extinguishers in an area? (A.6.1.1) - Correct Answers ✅(1) Area and arrangement of the building occupancy conditions (2) Severity of the hazard (3) Anticipated classes of fire (4) Other protective systems or devices (5) Distances to be traveled to reach fire extinguishers What factors should be additionally considered in placement and distribution of portable fire extinguishers?(A6.1.1) - Correct Answers ✅(1) Anticipated rate of fire spread (2) Intensity and rate of heat development (3) Smoke contributed by the burning materials Where should fire extinguishers be placed? (6.1.3) - Correct Answers ✅In an accessible area/location along normal paths of travel where they are visible. If visual obstruction can not be avoided then a sign must be provided to indicate location.What ways can a portable extinguisher be installed?(6.1.3.4) - Correct Answers ✅(1) Securely on a hanger intended for the extinguisher 1 / 3
(Part 2) NFPA 10: Standards for Portable
Fire Extinguishers (2) In the bracket supplied by the extinguisher manufacturer (3) In a listed bracket approved for such purpose (4) In cabinets or wall recesses *hangers and brackets shall not be manufactured in the field How should portable extinguishers be installed in vehicles? (6.1.3.6) - Correct Answers ✅Strap-type bracket What is the installation height for extinguishers weighing less than 40lbs? (6.1.3.8.1) - Correct Answers ✅The top of the fire extinguisher should be no more than 5ft above the floor What is the installation height for extinguishers weighing more than 40lbs? (6.1.3.8.2) - Correct Answers ✅The top of the extinguisher should be no more than 3.5 feet above the floor What is the minimum clearance between bottom of hand portable extinguisher and floor? (6.1.3.8.3) - Correct Answers ✅4 inches 2 / 3
(Part 2) NFPA 10: Standards for Portable
Fire Extinguishers Where should label placement be when portable extinguisher is installed? (6.1.3.9.2) - Correct Answers ✅Facing outward What is the maximum travel distance in which an extinguisher should be located for Class A hazards?(6.2.1.2.2) - Correct Answers ✅75ft What is the maximum floor area per extinguisher for Class A hazards? (Table 6.2.1.1) - Correct Answers ✅11,250ft Spill Fire Questions (6.3.1) - Correct Answers ✅
SIZE AND PLACEMENT FOR TYPE A HAZARDS
LIGHT HAZARD OCCUPANCY
(WOOD, CLOTH, PAPER, RUBBER, AND MANY PLASTICS) -
Correct Answers ✅LIGHT (LOW) MINIMUM RATED FE 2- A, FLOOR AREA PER UNIT OF A 3000SQFT,
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