NFPA 10 Chapter 1-3 Flashcards
What is the Conversion Factor for Millimeter?
1 in. = 25.4 mm
Low pressure cylinders contain how much service pressure?
500 psi
Bromo-chloro-Di-fluoromethane
Halon 1211
Bromo-TRI-fluoromethane
Halon 1311
A powder composed of very small particles, usually sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, or ammonium phosphate with added particulate material supplemented by special treatment to provide resistance to packing, resistance to moisture absorption (caking), and the proper flow capabilities.
Dry Chemical
System constructed in a manner that DOES NOT introduce foreign material into the agent being recovered.
Dry Chemical Closed Recovery System
Indicates a mandatory requirement
Shall
Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction
Approved
The PROVISIONS of this standard apply to the selection, installation, inspection, maintenance, recharging, and testing of portable fire extinguishers.
Scope
This STANDARD is prepared for use by and guidance of persons charged with selecting, purchasing, installing, approving, listing, designing and maintaining portable fire extinguishers .
Purpose
NFPA 96
Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2011 edition
NFPA 303
Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards
NFPA 500
Building Construction and Safety Code
Solid materials in powder or granular form designed to extinguish Class D combustible metal fires by crusting smothering
Dry Powder
those with a depth greater than 1/4in (6.3mm)
Flammable Liquids of Appreciable Depth