CFPS Portable Fire Extinguishers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: According to NFPA 10, what is the maximum mounting height (top of extinguisher) for a portable fire extinguisher with a gross weight not exceeding 40 lbs?
- 3.5 feet
- 4 feet
- 5 feet (Correct answer)
- 6 feet
Correct answer: 5 feet
NFPA 10 Section 6.1.3.1 specifies that extinguishers weighing 40 lbs or less shall be installed so the top of the extinguisher is no more than 5 feet above the floor.
Question 2: Under NFPA 10, stored pressure dry chemical fire extinguishers must undergo a complete internal examination at what interval?
- Every 3 years
- Every 6 years (Correct answer)
- Every 10 years
- Every 12 years
Correct answer: Every 6 years
NFPA 10 requires that stored pressure extinguishers containing dry chemical agents undergo a complete internal examination every 6 years.
Question 3: According to NFPA 10 Table 8.3.1, what is the required hydrostatic test interval for a carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher?
- 3 years
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 10 years
- 12 years
Correct answer: 5 years
NFPA 10 Table 8.3.1 specifies a 5-year hydrostatic test interval for carbon dioxide extinguishers due to their high operating pressures.
Question 4: What does the acronym PASS represent in the proper operation of a portable fire extinguisher?
- Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep (Correct answer)
- Point, Activate, Spray, Stop
- Prepare, Aim, Squeeze, Spray
- Pull, Adjust, Spread, Soak
Correct answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep the nozzle from side to side.
Question 5: According to NFPA 10, which condition requires that a portable fire extinguisher be condemned and permanently removed from service?
- A missing annual inspection tag
- A corroded cylinder shell that cannot be repaired or reconditioned (Correct answer)
- A cracked plastic handle on an otherwise functional unit
- An inspection date that expired less than 30 days ago
Correct answer: A corroded cylinder shell that cannot be repaired or reconditioned
NFPA 10 Section 7.5.3 states that extinguishers with a corroded shell that cannot be cleaned, repaired, or reconditioned must be condemned and removed from service.
Question 6: According to NFPA 10, what is the maximum travel distance to a Class B portable fire extinguisher in an extra hazard occupancy?
- 30 feet (Correct answer)
- 50 feet
- 75 feet
- 100 feet
Correct answer: 30 feet
NFPA 10 Table 6.3.1.1 specifies a maximum travel distance of 30 feet to Class B extinguishers in extra hazard occupancies.
Question 7: According to NFPA 10, what action is immediately required when a portable fire extinguisher has been partially discharged?
- Tag it for service at the next scheduled annual maintenance
- Immediately recharge or replace it (Correct answer)
- Relocate it to a lower hazard area until serviced
- Continue using it until fully empty, then recharge
Correct answer: Immediately recharge or replace it
NFPA 10 Section 7.2.3 requires that any extinguisher that has been used or partially discharged be immediately recharged or replaced.
CFPS Portable Fire Extinguishers 2
According to NFPA 10, what is the maximum mounting height (top of extinguisher) for a portable fire extinguisher with a gross weight not exceeding 40 lbs?