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Ch. 9 Fire Hazard Recognition Flashcards

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On page 307 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, a fire inspector typically encounters 3 types of fire hazards:

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unsafe behavior

unsafe conditions

hazardous processes

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On page 307 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, nonresidential fires in nonresidential structures included the following in the order of frequency: number one was:

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Cooking

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On page 307 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, nonresidential fires in nonresidential structures included the following in the order of frequency: number two was:

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intentional

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On page 307 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, nonresidential fires in nonresidential structures included the following in the order of frequency: number three was:

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unintentional/carelessness

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On page 312 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, the inspector will need to apply codes to evaluate whether such wiring is temporary or considered permanent. most wiring must be made permanent within ___ days.

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90 days

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On page 313 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, NFPA 70 classifies electrical hazards according to the hazardous materials in the surrounding areas: Class I locations are:

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flammable vapors or gases may be present

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On page 313 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, NFPA 70 classifies electrical hazards according to the hazardous materials in the surrounding areas: Class II locations are:

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combustible dusts may be found

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On page 313 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, NFPA 70 classifies electrical hazards according to the hazardous materials in the surrounding areas: Class III locations are:

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ignitable fibers may pose a hazard

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On page 314 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, loading and unloading stations for classes IA through IC liquids must be located no closer than ____ feet from storage tanks, property lines, or adjacent buildings.

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25 feet

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On page 314 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, loading and unloading stations for class II and classes IIIA and IIIB liquids must be located no closer than ___ feet from storage tanks, etc.

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15 feet

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On page 315 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, to protect against static discharges, tanks must be bonded together with a _____ or strap.

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metal chain

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On page 316 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, the loading hose furnished by the receiver must be properly maintained and replaced at least every ____ years.

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5 years

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On page 317 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, static electric charge buildup increases when the weather is dry and relative humidity is less than ____ %.

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30%

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On page 323 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, inspectors should know the code requirements for the 3 primary storage methods:

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Pallet Storage

Rack Storage

Solid Piling

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On page 323 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, materials are generally stacked ___ to ___ feet high on each pallet allowing several pallets to be stacked on top of each other and approaching ___ feet.

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3 - 4 feet; 30 feet

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On page 324 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, ______ storage represents the most challenging fire protection problem of the three primary storage methods because it exposes more surface area to a fire.

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Rack storage

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On page 325 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, ________ gives a fire the least chance to develop because it limits the air space between the fuel units.

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solid piling

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On page 329 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, for open-yard storage, several important code provisions must be implemented: the heights of stacks must not exceed ___ feet.

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20 feet

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On page 331 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, two main hazards are associated with recycling plants:

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bulk storage of combustible materials

hazardous processes conducted on the premises

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On page 333 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, incineration can reduce the bulk of waste by as much as ____%.

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95%

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On page 334 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, fuel-fired incinerators are preheated for ____ minutes before use.

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30 minutes

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On page 336 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, _______ furnaces are the most common type of central heating appliances in use today.

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warm air furnaces

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On page 337 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, automatic controls are provided to turn off the furnace when the temperature within he ductwork or plenum reaches ____ degrees Fahrenheit.

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250 degrees Fahrenheit

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Tank or container used to store a commodity that may or may not be pressurized is called what?

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Vessel

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On page 339 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, inspectors should verify a boiler’s code compliance by performing the following:

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check ASME nameplate

Verify inspection history

note pressure relief device.

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On page 339 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, two common types of boilers are ____ and _____.

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Fire tube and water tube

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On page 339 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, most large boilers are of the ____ type.

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water tube

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On page 344 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, three types of filters are used in HVAC systems:

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fibrous media filters

renewable media filters

electric air cleansers

29
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On page 344 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, UL classifies filters into two categories based on flame propagation and smoke development: Class 1 and Class 2. Filter that will not contribute to a fire when clean is what class of filter?

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Class 1

30
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On page 344 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, Class _ filters, when clean, will burn moderately, and they emit moderate quantities of smoke.

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Class 2

31
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On page 345 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, Type _ hoods are placed over grease producing equipment.

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Type I

32
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On page 345 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, type __ hoods over such equipment as dishwashers and ovens.

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Type II

33
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On page 345 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, The following are some general conditions that inspectors should look for on all cooking equipment, to include the ventilation hood system: clearance of at least ____ inches from any combustible material unless the equipment is specially designed for a lesser clearance.

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18 inches

34
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On page 346 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, fusible links that control the activation of the fire extinguishing system should be replaced at least _____.

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Annually

35
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On page 346 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, solid fuel cooking equipment must be installed on noncombustible floors that extend ___ feet from the outside of the appliance in every direction.

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3 feet

36
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On page 346 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, only a ___ day supply of solid fuel is allowed in the same room as the appliance.

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one day

37
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On page 348 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, The model codes and standards classify industrial ovens and furnaces into one of the following four classes: operates at approximately atmospheric pressure and has a potential for explosion or fire hazard when flammable volatiles or combustible materials are processed or heated is what type of class?

A

Class A

38
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On page 348 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, The model codes and standards classify industrial ovens and furnaces into one of the following four classes: operates at approximately atmospheric pressure where no flammable volatiles or combustible materials are being heated is what type of class?

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Class B

39
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On page 348 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, The model codes and standards classify industrial ovens and furnaces into one of the following four classes: has a potential hazard due to flammable material being used or a special atmosphere is present is what type of class?

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Class C

40
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On page 348 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, The model codes and standards classify industrial ovens and furnaces into one of the following four classes: operates at temperatures from above ambient to over 5000 degrees Fahrenheit is what type of class.

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Class D

41
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On page 350 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, an inspector should be alert for the following conditions when inspecting facilities that contain powdered industrial trucks: chargers for electric battery-operated units should be kept at least ___ feet from combustible materials.

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5 feet

42
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On page 352 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, combustible vegetation must be cleared both inside the tent and up to __ feet around the outside of the tent.

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10 feet

43
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On page 354 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, where combustible materials are on the floor, an area with a radius of at least ___ feet must bee cleared before welding or cutting operations could begin.

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35 feet

44
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On page 355 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, workers must maintain a fire watch for at least _ minutes after any welding or thermal cutting operations is completed.

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30 minutes

45
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On page 356 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, the most common flammable finishing methods are:

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Spray finishing

Powder coating

Immersion coating

46
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On page 357 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, the most common flammable finishing operation is ________.

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spray finishing

47
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On page 357 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, the mechanical ventilation system must be designed to maintain the atmosphere inside the spray booth or spray room at an atmosphere less than ___% of the lower flammable limit for the most volatile flammable liquid that is applied.

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25%

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On page 359 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, the dip tanks and reservoirs should be contained in __ hour fire-rated construction.

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1 hour

49
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On page 359 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, ______ are commonly used as a quench medium.

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mineral oils

50
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On page 359 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, two types of quenching are ___ and ____.

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heated and unheated

51
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On page 361 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, all tanks should be designed with enough free board to keep the tank from overflowing. The free board should never be less than __ inches.

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6 inches

52
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On page 361 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, all tanks should have drains to protect from overflow, particularly those that contain ____ gallons of quench oil or more. Any tank over ___ gallons must have a bottom drain that opens automatically or manually in the event of a fire.

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150 gallons; 500 gallons

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On page 361 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, Cleaning solvent classifications: liquids having a flash point below 100 degrees Fahrenheit is hat class?

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Class I

54
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On page 361 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, cleaning solvent classifications: liquids having a flash point at or above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and below 140 degrees Fahrenheit is what class?

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Class II

55
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On page 361 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, cleaning solvent classifications: liquids having a flash point at or above 140 degrees Fahrenheit and below 200 degrees Fahrenheit is what class?

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Class IIIA

56
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On page 361 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, class solvent classifications: liquids having a flash point above 200 degrees Fahrenheit is what class?

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Class IIIB

57
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On page 361 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, class solvent classifications: liquids that are classified as nonflammable; dry cleaning not conducted by the public is what class?

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Class IV

58
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On page 361 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, cleaning solvent classifications and type: liquids that are classified as nonflammable; dry cleaning conducted by the public is what class and type?

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Class IV; Type V

59
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On page 363 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, __________ is defined as a solid material composed of distinct particles or pieces, regardless of size, shape, or chemical composition.

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combustible dust

60
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On page 363 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, in order for a dust explosion to occur, the following five conditions must be present:

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  1. combustible dust must be suspended in air.
  2. particle concentration must be within explosive range
  3. ignition source present
  4. dust must be in a confined space
  5. oxygen content must be capable of supporting combustion
61
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On page 367 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, metal dusts are what group of combustible dusts?

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Group E

62
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On page 367 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, volatile dusts containing more than 8% of carbonaceous materials are what group of combustible dusts?

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Group F

63
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On page 367 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, dust atmospheres produced in flour, grain, wood, plastic and chemical processing operations is what group of combustible dusts?

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Group G

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On page 367 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, combustible dust is in the air under normal operating conditions and in sufficient quantities to produce an explosive or ignitable mixture. What division is this?

A. Class II, Division I
B. Class II, Division II

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Class II, Division I

65
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On page 368 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, combustible dust is produced due to an abnormal operation and is present in quantities to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures. What division is this?

A. Class II, Division I
B. Class II, Division II

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Class II, Division II

66
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On page 368 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, active dust controls, known as air material separators, are usually mechanical dust-collection systems capable of collecting ____ % of the dust and storing it in bins outside the facility.

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99.5%

67
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On page 371 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, the most common placed for fires to occur in woodworking operations is at the _____.

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dust hogger

68
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On page 372 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, torch applied roofing materials, fire watch inspections must be conducted for at least ___ hours after the work has been completed an the last torch has been turned off.

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2 hours

69
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On page 372 of Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, a portable fire extinguisher, rated at 40-B:C must be located within ___ feet of the kettle.

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25 feet

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