Exam (elaborations)
TYPE B TFM02 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- Course
- Institution
TYPE B TFM02 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
[Show more]
Content preview
TYPE B TFM02 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSClass A Fire Extinguisher - Answers- H2O Extinguisher. Range is 40'. 60 second
duration. 2.5 gallons
Class B/C Fire Extinguisher - Answers- Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher. Range is 8'. 30
second duration. 10lbd
3-Dimensional Fire - Answers- Involves flammable liquid in motion as well as both
horizontal and vertical surfaces.
Class A Fire Extinguisher - Answers- Used for ordinary combustibles, such as wood,
paper some plastics and textiles. It requires the heat-absorbing affects of water or the
coting effects of dry chemicals.
Dry Chemical Stored Pressure Fire Extinguishers - Answers- Need to remove or
replace at the next 6-year maintenance or hydrostatic test interval. (Whichever comes
1st)
UL Rating - B:C - Answers- Refers to the amount of square footage the extinguisher
can cover. Can be related to the degree of training and experience of the operator
Class B Fire Extinguishers - Answers- Can handle flammable liquid & gas fires. They
deprive the fire of oxygen and interrupt the fire chain by stopping the release of
combustible vapors.
CFR29 - Answers- Requires the training of employees in the proper use of portable fire
extinguishers.
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) - Answers- Requires fire extinguishers to be visually inspected
at least monthly.
Class A/B Fire Extinguishers - Answers- Should not be used on fires that involve live
electrical equipment. However, once the electrical equipment is de-energized, you may
use them on Class A/B fires.
Water/Stream Type Fire Extinguishers - Answers- Need to be discharged,
disassembled and inspected at least annually.
Top Height of Fire Extinguishers 40lbs or Greater - Answers- Need to be securely
installed on a hangar or bracket supplied by the vendor and the top of the canister
should be no more than 3.5' above the ground.
Class B Fire Extinguisher Maximum Travel Distance - Answers- OSHA minimum is 50'
, Dry Chemical Extinguishers That Require 12-Year Hydrostatic Tests - Answers- Need to
be emptied every 6-years for maintenance
UL Rating - A - Answers- Each A = 1.25 gallons of water.
Class C Fire Extinguishers - Answers- Used for fires that involve live electrical
equipment. They use electrically nonconductive extinguishing agents.
How often do Cartridge operated water based extinguishers need hydrostatic testing? -
Answers- Every 5 years
How Often Do Stored Pressure/Dry Chemical Exinguishers need an Internal
Examination? - Answers- Never.
Top Height of Fire Extinguishers Less than 40lb - Answers- Need to be securely
installed on a hangar or bracket supplied by the vendor and the top of the canister
should be no more than 5' above the ground.
Class D Fire Extinguishers - Answers- Used for fires involving combustible metals.
Class K Fire Extinguishers - Answers- Used for fires that involve cooking media.
Class A Fire Extinguisher Maximum Travel Distance - Answers- OSHA minimum is 75'
UL Rating - C - Answers- Means it is ok to be used on electrically energized equipment.
Fire Extinguisher Minimum Height - Answers- Need to be securely installed on a
hangar or bracket supplied by the vendor and the bottom of the extinguisher must be at
least 4" above the ground.
Saponification - Answers- Principle of saponification used by Class K Fire
Extinguishers.
Do Obstacle Type Fires Involve NonFlammable Liquid on a Horizontal Surface? -
Answers- No. They involve a flammable liquid on a horizontal surface with the presence
of a solid object creating a barrier.
How do you determine pressure gauges are showing adequate pressure in CO2
Extinguishers? - Answers- All CO2 Extinguishers must be weighed to determine if
leakage has occurred.
How often do Wetting Agent Portable extinguishers need hydrostatic testing? -
Answers- Every 5 years.
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 $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75759 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now