Class A
Class of H20 extinguisher
The agent inside is water
The range is 40 feet
Duration is 60 seconds
Amount/Weight is 2.5 gallons
Class A, B, C
Class of CO2 extinguisher
Agent inside is Carbon Dioxide
The range is 8 feet
Duration is 30 seconds Amount/Weight is 10 lbs
Class of Dry Chem Extinguisher A/B/C
Class of Dry Chem extinguisher
The agent inside is Monoammonium Phosphate
The range is 25 feet
Duration is 10 seconds Amount/Weight is 30 lbs
Carbon Dioxide / Definition
A Colorless, Odorless, Electrically non- conductive inert gas that is a suitable medium
for extinguishing class B &C Fires
Dry Chemical / Definition
A powder composed of very small particles, usually sodium bicarbonate-, potassium
bicarbonate
What is the Definition of Wet Chemical?
Normally an aqueous solution of organic or inorganic salt.
What are the two Extinguisher Chemicals
Wet and Dry
What are the two Closed Recovery System
Dry and Halogenated
, Dry Chemical Closed Recovery System
A System that is constructed in a manner that does not introduce foreign material into
the agent being recovered and has a means of visually inspecting the recovered agent
for contaminants.
Halogenated Closed Recovery System
A system that provides for the transfer of halogenated agents between fire
extinguishers, supply containers, and recharge and recovery containers so that none of
the halogenated agent escapes to the atmosphere
What are the two types of Cylinders
High & Low Pressure Cylinders
High-Pressure Cylinder
Cylinders or Cartridges containing nitrogen, compress air, carbon dioxide, or other
gases at a presser higher than 500 psi at 70 Degrees
Low-Pressure Cylinder
A Cylinder containing fire extinguishing agent (medium) , nitrogen compressed air,or
other compressed gases at a service pressure of 500 psi or at70 degrees
What is a Ordinary combustibles extinguisher
Class "A" extinguisher
Flammable and combustible liquids and gases extinguisher?
Class "B" extinguisher
Electrical extinguisher?
Class "C" extinguisher
Combustible metals extinguisher?
Class "D" extinguisher
Kitchen extinguisher?
Class "K" extinguisher
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Greaterheights. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.