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Weight is considered during the periodic required inspection and servicing of which extinguisher(s)?

Question 1 of 27070

Weight is considered during the periodic required inspection and servicing of which extinguisher(s)?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Portable fire extinguisher inspection requirements under 46 CFR and NFPA standards • Differences in construction between CO2, stored-pressure water, and foam extinguishers • How loss of agent or propellant would show up during a service check

💭 Think About

• For which extinguisher types can loss of extinguishing agent or propellant be detected by a change in total unit weight? • Think about which extinguishers have their contents sealed in a cylinder where you cannot directly see the level. • Which types rely on exact agent quantity for proper operation, making weighing a critical part of their periodic servicing?

✅ Before You Answer

• Check which extinguisher types are normally checked with a gauge or visual level instead of by weighing. • Verify which extinguishers' maintenance procedures specifically call for weighing the cylinder to compare against the nameplate or stamped full weight. • Consider whether only one, some, or all of the listed extinguisher types would reasonably require a weight check during periodic servicing.

Question 1 of 27070

Weight is considered during the periodic required inspection and servicing of which extinguisher(s)?

CO2 (carbon dioxide) fire extinguishers

Water (stored pressure) fire extinguishers

Foam fire extinguishers

All of the above

Question 1 / 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51d27a

Question 1 of 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51d27a

Weight is considered during the periodic required inspection and servicing of which extinguisher(s)?

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Question 1 of 27070

Weight is considered during the periodic required inspection and servicing of which extinguisher(s)?