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In the US, most state laws and the NFPA (national fire protection agency) require annual testing. Another view: Actually, TESTING is not required by any rules, annually, for portable fire extinguishers. TESTING is required generally at 12 years from date of manufacture. Monthly inspections and Annual INSPECTIONS are requred as well. Barry Cole Preferred Safety 303-477-8414
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What should every gas powered boat be equipped with?
A Fire extinguisher
What is the quantity of fire extinguisher in any garment factory floor wise?
for every 1000 square feet there should requirement of on fire extinguisher.
When a person is on fire you should?
Fire extinguisher
What is the life of CO2 fire extinguisher cylinder?
Indefinite. Usually they are tested & certified annually.
Is a fire extinguisher from 1982 still good?
No- it needs to be emptied, inspected and tested, and recharged.
What kind of fire extinguisher should be used for electrical fires"?
A Class C fire extinguisher should be used for electrical fires.
If you have a fire onboard where should you aim the fire extinguisher?
the base of the fire
What type of fire extinguisher should be used specifically for wood fires?
A Class A fire extinguisher should be used specifically for wood fires.
When using a fire extinguisher to put out fire you should sweep where?
at the base of the fire
When using a fire extinguisher to put out a fire you should sweep?
at the base of the fire
What do you do if a boat catches on fire?
First, turn off the motor. The grab that B rated fire extinguisher and aim it at the base of the fire. Every power boat is required to have a fire extinguisher.
Where should you position the extinguisher bottle when fighting fires with the 150 pound halon 1211 fire extinguisher?
Downwind from the fire.
