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  1. What is the minimum travel distance requirement from any point in a building to a Class A fire extinguisher?

    Answer: 75 feet

    NFPA 10 requires Class A extinguishers to be within 75 feet of travel distance from any point in the protected area.

  2. Which type of fire extinguisher agent is most appropriate for a computer server room?

    Answer: Clean agent (Halon substitute)

    Clean agent extinguishers (such as FM-200 or Novec 1230) are preferred for server rooms because they leave no residue and do not damage sensitive electronics.

  3. A fire extinguisher shows a pressure gauge reading in the green zone but has visible corrosion on the cylinder. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Remove it from service and have it hydrostatically tested

    Visible corrosion is a condition that requires removal from service; the extinguisher must be hydrostatically tested or condemned regardless of gauge reading.

  4. What information is required on a fire extinguisher inspection tag after a monthly inspection?

    Answer: Date of inspection and initials of the inspector

    NFPA 10 requires the inspection tag to show the date of inspection and the initials of the person who performed the inspection.

  5. A Class K fire extinguisher is specifically designed to handle fires involving:

    Answer: Cooking oils and fats in commercial cooking equipment

    Class K extinguishers use wet chemical agents designed for fires in cooking appliances involving combustible cooking media such as vegetable oils and animal fats.

  6. When performing a hydrostatic test on a stored-pressure dry chemical extinguisher, what must be done before the test?

    Answer: Remove all dry chemical agent from the cylinder

    All agent and residue must be completely removed from the cylinder before hydrostatic testing to prevent contamination and ensure accurate test results.

  7. Which NFPA standard governs the installation, inspection, maintenance, and recharging of portable fire extinguishers?

    Answer: NFPA 10

    NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, is the primary standard covering selection, installation, inspection, maintenance, and recharging.