NFPA 704 Placard

Question 1

What are the 3 categories the NFPA 704 placard identifies?

Answer 1

Health (blue)
Flammability (red)
Reactivity (yellow)

Question 2

What do the following letter symbols indicate?
A
W
M
JM
FW
LW
C

Answer 2

A- artesan (people live in occupancy)
W- do NOT use water
M- presence of combustible metals
JM- jewelry mart
FW- exempt fireworks
C- material must be contained

Question 3

When are NFPA 704 placards required?

Answer 3

When a division 4 permit is required

Question 4

What amount of metals are present if a NFPA 704 placard is placed?

Answer 4

At least 500 pounds of metal or ANY quantity of metal chips, shavings, or dust