🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR requirements for fire protection equipment on MODUs (Mobile Offshore Drilling Units) • Standardization of fire hose couplings across different vessels and shore facilities • Difference between industrial organizations (API, ASME, UL) and the specific national fire hose thread standard

💭 Think About

• Ask which organization or standard is traditionally associated with fire department hose threads used across the U.S. • Consider whether MODU fire hoses might need to be quickly and safely connected to visiting vessels or shore-based fire equipment. • Think about which option specifically refers to a standard for hose couplings, rather than a general engineering, oilfield, or testing organization.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which choice explicitly mentions fire hose coupling standards rather than general engineering or petroleum standards. • Check 46 CFR fire protection sections for MODUs to see what specific thread standard is referenced. • Confirm that the selected organization/standard is commonly used by municipal fire departments and shipboard fire systems for compatibility.