Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Certification Test

What portion of the extinguisher mechanism is located under the release leaver and must be inspected to verify it is not damaged or corroded and is fully extended?

• The nozzle

• The hose assembly.

• The valve stem.

• The extinguishing agent

Annual external examination includes external visual examination of all fire extinguishers to detect which of the following?

• Presence and legibility of operating instructions.

• Number of failed hydrostatic tests.

• Damage inside the cylinder.

• Over pressure.

When does NFPA require Annual Maintenance to be completed on portable fire extinguishers?

• At the time of monthly inspection.

• After purchasing new extinguishers

• On an annual basis, at the time of hydrostatic test & when indicated by an inspection discrepancy.

• When moving locations.

When keeping maintenance records, what information at minimum is required to be affixed to the extinguisher cylinder?

• Month and year maintenance was performed.

• Person performing the work.

• Name of the agency performing the work.

• All of the above.

As part of the Annual Maintenance Procedure, the extinguisher cylinder should be thoroughly inspected for what?

• Corrosion, abrasions, dents or weld damage.

• To ensure the cylinder is painted.

• Cabinet or mounting bracket materials.

• Caked on dirt.

As part of the Annual Maintenance Procedure, extinguishers must be weighed. Where can the correct extinguisher weight be found?

• On the manufacturers website.

• On the nameplate (label) of the extinguisher cylinder.

• On the maintenance tag affixed to the extinguisher cylinder.

• Stamped on the interior of the extinguisher cylinder.

As part of the Annual Maintenance Procedure, it must be verified that the pull pin functions properly. How is this accomplished?

• Visually inspect the handle to ensure it is not bent or damaged.

• Check the pull pin for freedom of movement.

• Heft the extinguisher and feel for play or movement in the handle.

• Verify the tamper seal is still in place.

As part of the Annual Maintenance Procedure, what must be removed to verify that the extinguisher’s valve body is undamaged?

• The nozzle or hose and horn assembly.

• The pull pin

• The extinguishing agent

• The pressure cartridge

As part of the Annual Maintenance Procedure, you have removed the nozzle or hose and horn assembly and visually inspected the inside of the valve body/assembly. You find a chemical residue. What does this indicate?

• The extinguisher has been discharged and should be removed from service.

• The cylinder has not been hydrostatically tested.

• The pull pin is faulty and should be replaced.

• The extinguisher is now a bomb, and you should run.

The portable fire extinguishers in your facility have been in service for 5 years. In accordance with NFPA 10, they require hydrostatic testing at 12 year intervals. Due to the location of your facility, there are no contractors capable of conducting any internal maintenance or testing on your extinguishers. What is the remaining service life of your extinguishers?

• 7 years.

• The extinguishers are already expired.

• 1 year.

• Portable fire extinguishers are usable indefinitely.