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NFPA 10 Chapter 3
Definitions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Who is the AHJ? | Authority Having Jurisdiction |
| Define "LABELED" | Definition Parts: 1. Identifies the organization via a label, symbol or ID mark 2. AHJ accepts the label 3. The label tells of 2 things: a. The labeled equipment production process is periodically inspected; b. The product complies with stand |
| Define "LISTED" | Definition parts: 1. The equipment is in a published list 2. The equipment meets standards 3. The equipment has been tested and is suitable |
| Define "SHALL" | Mandatory |
| Define "SHOULD" | Recommended |
| What does ANSI represent? | American National Standards Institute |
| What is an ANTIFREEZE CHARGE? | Aka "loaded stream charge" This is a water-based extinguishing medium that uses an alkali salt to prevent freezing |
| What is CO2? | CO2 is a colorless, odorless, electrically non-conductive inert gas for Class B & C fires |
| What is DRY CHEMICAL? | Dry chem = a powder made of very small particles of sodium/potassium bicarbonate or ammonium phosphate |
| Waht is WET CHEMICAL? | Wet chem = liquid salts |
| Does CLEAN AGENT leave a residue? | Clean agent does not leave any residue |
| What is a DRY CHEMICAL CLOSED RECOVERY SYSTEM? | A dry chem closed recovery system recycles the agent while not allowing foreign matter to enter into the system and allows for visual inspection of the agent for foreign matter |
| What is a HALOGENATED CLOSED RECOVERY SYSTEM? | A halogenated closed recovery system doesn't allow any agent to escape to the atmosphere |
| What is the HIGH PRESSURE cylinder threshold? | >500 psi |
| What is the LOW PRESSURE cylinder threshold? | < 500 psi |
| Who is the DOT? | Department of Transportation |
| What is an EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION? | An extinguisher inspection is a quick check |
| What is EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE entail? | Extinguisher maintenance is a thorough examination |
| What are two FILM-FORMING AGENTS? | AFFF - Aqueous Film-Forming Foam FFFP - Film-Forming Flouroprotein Foam |
| What depth makes a liquid a FLAMMABLE LIQUID OF APPRECIABLE DEPTH? | > 1/4" |
| What are HALOGENATED AGENTS? | Halogenated agents = clean agents |
| Two types of HALOGENATED AGENTS | 1. Halocarbons 2. Halons |
| What is HYDROSTATIC TESTING? | Hydro test = pressure test |
| What is a LOADED STREAM CHARGE? | Liquid salt that prevents freezing |
| What is a MILD STEEL SHELL? | 1. NOT stainless steel 2. Steel shells used for high pressure cylinders |
| What is the FACTORY TEST PRESSURE? | Factory Test Pressure = pressure at the time of manufacture |
| Define TRAVEL DISTANCE | Actual walking distance to an FE |
| Define WETTING AGENT | Wetting agent = a penetrating/spreading concentrate |
| What is a CARTRIDGE/CYLINDER OPERATED FE? | The gas is in a separate container from the agent |
| What is a PORTABLE FE? | Portable or wheeled that carries a pressurized agent that is used to suppress or extinguish fire |
| What is a RECHARGEABLE (REFILLABLE) FE? | An FE that can be maintained, hydro'd, and parts replaced |
| What is a SELF-EXPELLING FE? | A self-expelling FE allows agent to be expelled |
| What is a STORED PRESSURE FE? | Both expellant and agent are in a single container, with a gauge |
| What is a WATER MIST FE? | An FE that contains distilled or deionized water in a fine spray |
| What is a WATER TYPE FE? | An FE that contains water, AFFF, FFFP, antifreeze, loaded stream or wet chemical |
| What is a WHEELED FE? | Wheeled FE = cartridge and wheels for 1-person use |
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