5.A: Chapter 5 Review Questions
Complete as directed.
Fill in the Blanks:
1. Which of the following fire classifications would best describe a fire which occurs in the vapor-air mixture over the surface of flammable liquids, such as, gasoline, oil grease and paint thinners?
a. ________ Class A b. ________ Class B c. ________ Class C d. ________ Class D
2. Which of the following colors would be used to identify a Class C portable fire extinguisher?
a. ________ black b. ________ red c. ________ blue d. ________ green
3. Travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed?
a. ________ 25ft b. ________ 50ft c. ________ 75ft d. ________ 100ft
4. One or more fire extinguishers, rated not less than ________ shall be provided on each floor. In multistory buildings, at least ________ fire extinguisher shall be located adjacent to stairway.
5. Combustible materials installed in open yard storage areas shall be piled with due regard to the stability of piles and in no case higher than ________ feet.
a. ________ 7 b. ________ 10 c. ________ 20 d. ________ 25
6. No combustible material shall be stored outdoors within feet of a building or structure.
a. ________ 5 b. ________ 10 c. ________ 15 d. ________ 20
7. Clearance of at least ________ __ inches shall be maintained between the top level of the stored material and the sprinkler deflectors.
a. ________ 12 b. ________ 24 c. ________ 36 d. ________ 48
8. No more than ________ gallons of flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored in a room unless it is contained in an approved storage cabinet.
a. ________ 5 b. ________ 10 c. ________ 20 d. ________ 25
9. "Flammable liquids” means any liquid having a flash point below ________ °F and having a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 pounds per square inch (absolute) at 100° F.
a. ________ 100 b. ________ 140 c. ________ 150 d. ________ 200
10. The ________ of the liquid means the temperature at which it gives off vapor sufficient to form an ignitable mixture with the air near the surface of the liquid or within the vessel used as determined by appropriate test procedure and apparatus.
11.List typical emergencies that shall be covered under an EAP.