Question 43Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief
70% to passWhich of the listed characteristics applies to a semi-portable CO2 system?
AIt has a portable hose and nozzle.
BThe cylinders are mounted horizontally.
CIt has distribution piping installed permanently.
DEach cylinder must weigh less than 50 pounds.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) It has a portable hose and nozzle. A semi-portable CO2 system is characterized by having a portable hose and nozzle that can be used to direct the CO2 agent to the fire. This allows the system to be moved around as needed, in contrast to a fixed, permanently installed CO2 system. The other options are incorrect - B) the cylinders are typically mounted vertically, not horizontally, C) the distribution piping is not permanently installed, and D) there is no weight limit of 50 pounds per cylinder for a semi-portable system.
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