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What is the correct procedure for the verification of service (collar) when performing the 6-year internal maintenance on a stored-pressure extinguisher?
NFPA 10, Section 7.3.3.2 requires a verification-of-service collar to be provided for each extinguisher that is recharged or undergoes internal maintenance. It
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Question: What is the correct procedure for the verification of service (collar) when performing the 6-year internal maintenance on a stored-pressure extinguisher?
Answer options:
- The collar is optional if the tag is signed
- The collar must be cut and taped onto the cylinder ✅ A circular collar must be placed around the neck of the bottle before the valve is reinstalled
- The collar is only required for hydrostatic testing, not 6-year maintenance
Correct answer: A circular collar must be placed around the neck of the bottle before the valve is reinstalled
Explanation: NFPA 10, Section 7.3.3.2 requires a verification-of-service collar to be provided for each extinguisher that is recharged or undergoes internal maintenance. It must be a single circular piece of material placed around the neck.
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