Fire Extinguisher Requirements Flashcards

When using a torch for roofing operations, what minimum fire extinguisher rating is required to be on site?

Answer: 2-A:20-B:C

NYC regulations require at least a 2-A:20-B:C rated extinguisher on site during torch operations.

A fire extinguisher used during torch operations shows a pressure gauge in the red zone. What must the fire guard do?

Answer: Remove it from service and replace it immediately

An extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone is not fully charged and must be removed from service and replaced before work begins.

How far from the torch operation must the fire extinguisher be positioned for quick access?

Answer: Within 30 feet

The extinguisher must be positioned within 30 feet of the work area to ensure rapid access in an emergency.

Which type of fire extinguisher is NOT suitable for use when a torch operation involves both flammable gases and energized electrical equipment nearby?

Answer: Water-based (Class A only)

A water-based extinguisher is only rated for Class A fires and is dangerous near energized electrical equipment.

After a fire extinguisher has been partially discharged during an emergency at a torch operation, what is the correct action?

Answer: Remove it from service and have it recharged or replaced

A partially discharged extinguisher must be recharged or replaced before it can be relied upon again.

What does the 'B' rating on a fire extinguisher indicate?

Answer: Square footage of Class B fire it can extinguish

The 'B' rating indicates the number of square feet of a Class B (flammable liquid) fire the extinguisher can suppress.

During a roofing torch operation, a small fire ignites in a pile of wood scraps. Which extinguisher class addresses this fuel type?

Answer: Class A

Class A extinguishers are rated for ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and debris.