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NFPA 10 Study Guide(NFPA 10-
Standard for Portable Fire
Extinguishers. Texas Insurance Code
Chapter 6001- Fire Extinguisher
Service and Installation and 28 TAC
34.500- The Fire Extinguisher Rules)
- What is the required frequency for the visual inspection of portable fire extinguishers? A. Weekly B. Monthly C. Annually D. Every 6 months ✅ Answer: B. Monthly
- What class of fire involves ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, and cloth? A. Class A B. Class B C. Class C D. Class D ✅ Answer: A. Class A
- A Class C fire involves: A. Flammable liquids B. Energized electrical equipment
C. Combustible metals D. Cooking oils ✅ Answer: B. Energized electrical equipment
- What is the minimum travel distance to a Class A extinguisher in an occupancy? A. 25 feet B. 50 feet C. 75 feet D. 100 feet ✅ Answer: C. 75 feet
- How often must stored pressure dry chemical extinguishers be hydrostatically tested? A. Every 3 years B. Every 5 years C. Every 6 years D. Every 12 years ✅ Answer: D. Every 12 years ✅ Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6001
- Who regulates fire extinguisher service and installation in Texas? A. Texas Department of Public Safety B. Texas Commission on Fire Protection C. State Fire Marshal's Office D. Department of Licensing and Regulation ✅ Answer: C. State Fire Marshal's Office
- According to Chapter 6001, who must hold a license to service portable fire extinguishers in Texas? A. Only business owners B. Any individual performing maintenance or recharge C. Only firefighters
- Which of the following requires an annual license renewal under 28 TAC §34.500? A. Only Class D extinguisher technicians B. All license holders C. Inspectors only D. Out-of-state technicians ✅ Answer: B. All license holders
- What must be done after hydrostatic testing according to TAC §34.500? A. Paint the cylinder B. Replace the pressure gauge C. Affix a test label D. Recharge the extinguisher ✅ Answer: C. Affix a test label
- What is required on a fire extinguisher service tag in Texas? A. Technician's birthday B. Service company phone number C. Technician license number and service date D. Serial number of all extinguishers in the building ✅ Answer: C. Technician license number and service date15. What is the minimum rating for a fire extinguisher in a commercial kitchen with a deep fryer? A. 1-A B. 2-B:C C. 10-B D. Class K ✅ Answer: D. Class K
- Fire extinguishers that are non-rechargeable must be: A. Refilled by the manufacturer B. Returned to the distributor C. Removed from service and discarded after use
D. Marked with a red dot ✅ Answer: C. Removed from service and discarded after use
- The 6-year maintenance requirement includes: A. Hydrostatic testing B. Internal examination and recharging C. Complete disassembly D. Gauge replacement ✅ Answer: B. Internal examination and recharging
- What does the acronym PASS stand for? A. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep B. Point, Activate, Suppress, Spray C. Push, Alert, Spray, Stop D. Protect, Act, Signal, Squeeze ✅ Answer: A. Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
- A fire extinguisher should be removed from service if: A. It is over 5 years old B. The label is faded C. The pressure gauge is in the red zone D. It has not been used ✅ Answer: C. The pressure gauge is in the red zone
- Class D extinguishers are specifically designed for: A. Deep fryer fires B. Live electrical fires C. Combustible metals D. Flammable gases ✅ Answer: C. Combustible metals ✅ Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6001 - Continued
A. 6 months B. 1 year C. 3 years D. Monthly ✅ Answer: D. Monthly
- A license holder must notify the State Fire Marshal of an address change within: A. 10 days B. 15 days C. 30 days D. 60 days ✅ Answer: A. 10 days
- A red tag on a fire extinguisher indicates: A. The extinguisher is fully operational B. The extinguisher is due for inspection C. The extinguisher failed inspection or is out of service D. The extinguisher is low pressure ✅ Answer: C. The extinguisher failed inspection or is out of service
- What is a yellow tag used for in the Texas extinguisher tag system? A. Indicates the extinguisher passed inspection B. Indicates a violation C. Indicates that maintenance was performed D. Indicates the extinguisher is new ✅ Answer: C. Indicates that maintenance was performed
- What tag color is used when a fire extinguisher passes inspection and is in compliance? A. Red B. Yellow C. Green
D. Blue ✅ Answer: C. Green
- When is a fire extinguisher required to be removed from service immediately under TAC §34.500? A. If it is missing its inspection tag B. If the pressure gauge is slightly low C. If it has visible damage or corrosion D. If it has a cracked label ✅ Answer: C. If it has visible damage or corrosion31. What is the minimum rating for a portable extinguisher required in an area with Class B fire hazards and a 50-foot maximum travel distance? A. 5-B B. 10-B C. 20-B D. 40-B ✅ Answer: B. 10-B
- What is the proper method for checking the condition of a stored pressure extinguisher? A. Remove the valve and inspect internally B. Shake it daily C. Verify pressure gauge is in the operable range and check for damage D. Press the lever to see if it sprays ✅ Answer: C. Verify pressure gauge is in the operable range and check for damage
- Fire extinguishers must be installed so that the top of the extinguisher is not more than: A. 3 feet above the floor B. 5 feet above the floor C. 5.5 feet above the floor D. 6 feet above the floor
✅ Answer: C. Obtain a license from the State Fire Marshal
- An individual license under Chapter 6001 is required for: A. Business owners only B. Technicians servicing portable extinguishers C. Clerks selling extinguishers in a store D. Office managers only ✅ Answer: B. Technicians servicing portable extinguishers
- What type of license is required to perform hydrostatic testing of fire extinguishers in Texas? A. Type A B. Type K C. Hydrostatic Test Certificate D. Type PL (Portable License) ✅ Answer: D. Type PL (with hydrostatic testing authority)
- Which of the following would NOT be required for company license renewal under Chapter 6001? A. Proof of liability insurance B. A new company vehicle C. Payment of renewal fees D. Submission of a renewal application ✅ Answer: B. A new company vehicle ✅ 28 TAC §34.500 - Continued
- Which of the following may NOT be used as proof of extinguisher service? A. A properly filled service tag B. Verbal confirmation from technician C. Written service record signed by technician D. Service log entry with license number and date ✅ Answer: B. Verbal confirmation from technician
- What happens if a technician services an extinguisher and fails to properly tag it? A. The extinguisher is considered compliant B. The tag may be added later with no issue C. The technician and company may be subject to penalties D. Only the customer is liable ✅ Answer: C. The technician and company may be subject to penalties
- What must accompany any fire extinguisher removed from service? A. A blue tag B. Written authorization C. A red tag D. A green tag ✅ Answer: C. A red tag
- Which of the following best describes the purpose of TAC §34.500? A. Sets manufacturer regulations B. Establishes fire alarm rules C. Regulates licensing and extinguisher service in Texas D. Replaces NFPA 10 ✅ Answer: C. Regulates licensing and extinguisher service in Texas
- A technician’s license must be carried: A. Only while in the office B. Only on license renewal days C. At all times while performing fire extinguisher work D. Only during inspections ✅ Answer: C. At all times while performing fire extinguisher work
- Which tag must be applied if a fire extinguisher passes inspection but no maintenance is performed? A. Red
✅ Answer: C. It was partially discharged51. Fire extinguishers intended for use on energized electrical equipment must be rated: A. Class A only B. Class B only C. Class C D. Class D ✅ Answer: C. Class C
- The letter “K” in Class K extinguishers refers to: A. Kerosene B. Kitchen fires (cooking oils and fats) C. Kilo-volt electrical equipment D. Kiln operations ✅ Answer: B. Kitchen fires (cooking oils and fats)
- Monthly inspection of extinguishers includes all EXCEPT: A. Ensuring accessibility B. Verifying pressure is in the operable range C. Checking for visible damage D. Performing a hydrostatic test ✅ Answer: D. Performing a hydrostatic test
- The purpose of hydrostatic testing is to: A. Check powder density B. Ensure structural integrity of the cylinder C. Repressurize the extinguisher D. Remove old agent ✅ Answer: B. Ensure structural integrity of the cylinder
- How often should stored-pressure dry chemical extinguishers be hydrostatically tested? A. Every 2 years
B. Every 6 years C. Every 12 years D. Every 5 years ✅ Answer: C. Every 12 years
- If a tamper seal is broken or missing, you should: A. Replace the seal and continue use B. Document it and leave it in place C. Inspect internally and recharge D. Tag out of service immediately ✅ Answer: C. Inspect internally and recharge
- An extinguisher must be mounted: A. Inside a locked cabinet only B. At least 10 feet from the nearest door C. Securely, with no part of it touching the floor D. In a random location on each floor ✅ Answer: C. Securely, with no part of it touching the floor
- Dry chemical fire extinguishers must be shaken or inverted: A. Weekly B. Monthly C. Annually D. They no longer require this ✅ Answer: D. They no longer require this (newer models prevent caking)
- In large facilities, travel distance to a Class A rated extinguisher must not exceed: A. 25 feet B. 50 feet C. 75 feet D. 100 feet ✅ Answer: C. 75 feet
A. Failing to make monthly sales B. Working outside of Texas C. Violating any provision of Chapter 6001 D. Holding multiple licenses ✅ Answer: C. Violating any provision of Chapter 6001
- A company license expires: A. On the date of application submission B. One year after the issue date C. December 31st each year D. At the technician’s discretion ✅ Answer: B. One year after the issue date
- What is the minimum fine for violating Chapter 6001 licensing requirements? A. $ B. $ C. $ D. No fine; only warnings are issued ✅ Answer: B. $
- In Texas, who enforces compliance with Chapter 6001 and TAC §34.500? A. City Fire Department B. NFPA C. Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office D. Local police ✅ Answer: C. Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office ✅ 28 TAC §34.500 - Continued
- All fire extinguisher service tags in Texas must include all of the following EXCEPT: A. Date of service B. Technician’s license number C. Customer’s signature
D. Type of service performed ✅ Answer: C. Customer’s signature
- Under Texas rules, a yellow tag must be applied: A. After extinguisher fails inspection B. After maintenance is performed C. For decorative extinguishers only D. When an extinguisher is past its expiration date ✅ Answer: B. After maintenance is performed
- Service tags must be attached: A. With clear tape B. With rubber bands C. Securely using wire or approved fastener D. Inside the extinguisher cabinet ✅ Answer: C. Securely using wire or approved fastener71. A carbon dioxide (CO₂) fire extinguisher is most effective on which classes of fire? A. A and C B. B and C C. A and B D. C and D ✅ Answer: B. B and C
- Which class of extinguisher is specifically designed for combustible metals? A. Class A B. Class B C. Class C D. Class D ✅ Answer: D. Class D
- The agent used in Class K extinguishers is typically: A. Potassium acetate
✅ Answer: C. Manufacturer, model, and operating instructions
- NFPA 10 requires a 6-year internal inspection for which extinguisher type? A. Water B. Wet chemical C. Stored pressure dry chemical D. CO₂ ✅ Answer: C. Stored pressure dry chemical
- If an extinguisher is found to have signs of corrosion, you should: A. Clean and recharge it B. Test it monthly C. Remove it from service and inspect D. Paint over the corrosion ✅ Answer: C. Remove it from service and inspect
- What does the rating “2A:10B:C” signify? A. Can be used only on Class A fires B. Can be used on Class A (2.5 gal water), Class B (10 sq ft), and Class C C. Cannot be used on electrical fires D. Only certified technicians can use it ✅ Answer: B. Can be used on Class A (2.5 gal water), Class B (10 sq ft), and Class C ✅ Texas Insurance Code Chapter 6001 - Continued
- Which document must be displayed at the fire extinguisher business location? A. Copy of the NFPA 10 B. Technician training logs C. Company license certificate D. Local fire department inspection report ✅ Answer: C. Company license certificate
- Under Chapter 6001, a person who violates the chapter may be subject to:
A. License suspension B. Civil penalty C. Criminal prosecution D. All of the above ✅ Answer: D. All of the above
- Which of the following may NOT be licensed under Chapter 6001? A. A sole proprietor B. A partnership C. A minor under age 18 D. A corporation ✅ Answer: C. A minor under age 18
- Which item is NOT required for an individual license application? A. Application fee B. Proof of insurance C. Completed application D. Evidence of passing the license exam ✅ Answer: B. Proof of insurance (required for company licenses)
- Company license holders must notify the State Fire Marshal within how many days of a change in business address? A. 10 days B. 30 days C. 45 days D. 60 days ✅ Answer: B. 30 days ✅ 28 TAC §34.500 - Continued
- What must a technician do if an extinguisher is not capable of being serviced properly? A. Return it to the customer
