Standard addresses selection, installation, and maintenance
What is NFPA 10
Star color.
What is yellow?
Class rating from 1 to 40 using the crib, panel, & excelsior test.
What is a class "A" rating?
An obsolete extinguisher.
What is a soda acid, tetrachloride, cartridge operated?
The last "S" in PASS
What is sweep?
Requires when and where placement, size, and distribution in MN.
What is the 2020 MN State Fire Code?
This object is red.
What is a square?
Class rating from 1 to 640 using square steel pan, non-expert.
What is a class "B" rating?
MN requires extinguishers in commercial buildings to be serviced and tagged this many times a year.
What is once a year?
The center of the tetrahedron.
What is the chemical chain reaction?
The testing of extinguishers is done by this agency.
What is UL?
Triangle color.
What is green?
Percentage difference between an expert and non-expert.
What is 40%?
This is done to the extinguisher every 6 years for maintenance.
What is emptied?
Most commonly used extinguisher by the public.
What is an ABC or multipurpose extinguisher?
1910.157, standards for employees.
What is OSHA?
Blue Circle symbol.
What is a "C" classification?
4 times larger than a 1A and displayed on the extinguisher.
What is a 4A?
3 basic items checked monthly on the extinguisher.
Mechanical (Pin, handle) Pressure (guage), nozzle, intact label, annual service tag
Another item added to the extinguisher label besides the letters, shapes, or colors to identify class of fire to be used on.
What is a picture symbol?
Agency establishes the numerical rating on the extinguisher.
Who is UL?
Black hexagon symbol.
What is a "K" classification?
Available in sizes ranging from 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 gallons and can reach up to 30 to 40 feet.
What is a stored pressurized water?
Test done on a CO hose assembly.
What is a conductivity test?
Number of fire classifications.
What is 5?