Question 1119Deck General70% to pass
According to regulations, how many B-II hand portable fire extinguishers are required in the cargo tank area of an unmanned, cargo pump-equipped tank barge engaged in transferring grade B flammable liquids?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Two.
According to the regulations in 46 CFR 27.217, an unmanned, cargo pump-equipped tank barge engaged in transferring grade B flammable liquids is required to have two B-II hand portable fire extinguishers in the cargo tank area. This is because the cargo tank area is considered a hazardous location, and the regulations mandate the presence of these fire extinguishers to provide adequate fire protection.
The other answer choices are incorrect - B) None is wrong because the regulations require two extinguishers, C) Three is incorrect as the requirement is for two, and D) One is wrong because the regulation specifies two extinguishers are needed.
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