ASTTBC RFPT — Portable Fire Extinguishers (EX) · Question
Which specific condition requires a fire extinguisher to be removed from service and condemned immediately during an inspection?
NFPA 10 Section 8.4.2 specifically states that extinguishers shall not be hydrotested and shall be condemned if they have been repaired by welding, brazing, or
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Question: Which specific condition requires a fire extinguisher to be removed from service and condemned immediately during an inspection?
Answer options:
- The maintenance tag has expired by more than 3 months.
- The hose has minor surface cracking not exposing the reinforcement.
- The cylinder has localized pitting or corrosion. ✅ The cylinder has been repaired by welding or brazing.
Correct answer: The cylinder has been repaired by welding or brazing.
Explanation: NFPA 10 Section 8.4.2 specifically states that extinguishers shall not be hydrotested and shall be condemned if they have been repaired by welding, brazing, or use of patching compounds, as this compromises the structural integrity of the pressure vessel.
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