The NFPA standard covering portable extinguishers is which of the following?

The NFPA standard covering portable extinguishers is which of the following?

• A. NFPA 54
• B. NFPA 70
• C. NFPA 13
• D. NFPA 10

Answer: (D)

Portable extinguishers are covered by NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. This standard specifies how extinguishers should be selected, placed, mounted, rated for different types of fires, and used. It also lays out requirements for ongoing care: regular visual inspections, periodic maintenance by qualified personnel, proper recharging after use, and hydrostatic testing at specified intervals. The goal is to ensure extinguishers are ready to perform when needed and that their maintenance keeps them reliable over time. The other standards cover entirely different topics: NFPA 54 is the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 70 is the National Electrical Code, and NFPA 13 covers the installation and design of sprinkler systems.

Portable extinguishers are covered by NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. This standard specifies how extinguishers should be selected, placed, mounted, rated for different types of fires, and used. It also lays out requirements for ongoing care: regular visual inspections, periodic maintenance by qualified personnel, proper recharging after use, and hydrostatic testing at specified intervals. The goal is to ensure extinguishers are ready to perform when needed and that their maintenance keeps them reliable over time. The other standards cover entirely different topics: NFPA 54 is the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 70 is the National Electrical Code, and NFPA 13 covers the installation and design of sprinkler systems.