Question 354Deck General70% to pass
The galley on your cargo vessel has an area of 2,500 square feet. Which of the following would fulfill the minimum requirements for fire protection?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) One B-II extinguisher.
The Coast Guard regulations require that for a galley with an area of 2,500 square feet, the minimum fire protection is one B-II fire extinguisher. A B-II extinguisher is a portable fire extinguisher with a minimum fire rating of 40-B:C, which is suitable for Class B (flammable liquids) and Class C (electrical) fires commonly found in a galley.
The other options are incorrect because: A) A B-I extinguisher would not provide sufficient fire protection for the 2,500 square foot galley, C) Requiring both a B-II and a C-II extinguisher is more than the minimum requirement, and D) A B-V extinguisher is too large and not necessary for this size of galley.
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