Fire Extinguisher Requirements Flashcards
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When torch work is being performed on a multi-story building, where must the fire extinguisher be located relative to the work?
Answer: On the same floor or level as the torch operation
The extinguisher must be on the same floor or level as the torch work so it can be accessed immediately without delay.
Why is a water-based fire extinguisher prohibited for use near torch operation propane cylinders?
Answer: Water is not rated for Class B fires and can spread burning liquid
Water is not rated for Class B fires and can scatter burning flammable liquids, spreading the fire rather than extinguishing it.
What does the 'C' classification on a fire extinguisher indicate?
Answer: It is safe for use on energized electrical equipment
The 'C' rating means the extinguishing agent is non-conductive and safe to use on fires involving energized electrical equipment.
A fire guard on a torch job notices the extinguisher's tamper seal (pull-pin tag) is broken but the gauge reads full. What is the correct action?
Answer: Remove the extinguisher from service and replace it
A broken tamper seal indicates the extinguisher may have been used or tampered with and must be replaced regardless of gauge reading.
For FDNY F-60 compliance, which document must accompany the fire extinguisher on a torch operation site to prove it is properly maintained?
Answer: A current annual inspection tag from a licensed service company
A current annual inspection tag from a licensed fire extinguisher service company is required to demonstrate the unit is properly maintained.
What is the primary reason dry chemical extinguishers are preferred over CO2 units for outdoor torch operations?
Answer: CO2 rapidly disperses in wind and loses effectiveness outdoors
CO2 gas dissipates quickly in outdoor conditions and wind, making it far less effective than dry chemical for outdoor fires.
If a fire cannot be controlled within the first 30 seconds of extinguisher use during a torch operation, what should the fire guard do?
Answer: Evacuate the area and call 911 immediately
If the fire is not controlled quickly, it has grown beyond portable extinguisher capacity and the fire guard must evacuate and call 911.