*14-04 NFPA 704 Warning Placards

Question 1

704 Placard:
Industrial/commercial buildings, which have received “conditional use” approval for residential occupancy by artist/artisans, will be identified with an ___ in the bottom fourth space.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

704 Placard:
Combustible metals (titanium, magnesium, zirconium and aluminum) shall be indicated with an \_\_\_ in the fourth space if the quantities or the physical state satisfy the LAFD criteria for placarding

Answer 2

M

Question 3

704 Placarding:
When there are multiple jewelry businesses within a single building, their combined quantities generally exceed the exempt amounts. These jewelry businesses, including the manufacturers that are over the exempt amounts shall be indicated with a ___ in the fourth space

Answer 3

JM (Jewelry Mart)

Question 4

704 placarding:
Agricultural/wildlife “exempt fireworks” shall be indicated with an ___ in the fourth space for any quantities that are stored

Answer 4

FW

Question 5

704 Placarding:
Occupancies where excessive moisture or smoke will severely affect the value of the building or contents shall be indicated with a ____ in the fourth space

Answer 5

LW (Limited Water)

The “LW” is the only symbol that is not required by this requirement and would be used only upon request of the occupancy and approved by the Fire Chief.

Question 6

704 Placarding:

Substances that need to be contained (such as PCB’s) to avert further environmental damage will be indicated with a ___

Answer 6

C

Question 7

704 Placarding:
Warning Signs shall be conspicuously posted at any location within or outside of a building where hazardous materials are stored, processed, or used, shall be conspicuously lettered on a contrasting background with letters at least ___ inches in height

Answer 7

3”

Question 8

704 Placarding:
Any area where hazardous materials are stored, processed, or used, shall have a sign conspicuously posted in letters no less than three inches high on a contrasting background reading “No Smoking” or open flame within ___ feet as required by the Fire Chief

Answer 8

25

Question 9

704 Placard:
The recommended symbol to indicate unusual reactivity with water and to alert firefighting personnel of the possible hazard of using water is the symbol ___

Answer 9

W