Question 713Deck Safety70% to pass
Fires which occur in energized electrical equipment, such as switchboard insulation, are class _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Class C.
Fires that occur in energized electrical equipment, such as switchboard insulation, are classified as Class C fires. This is because Class C fires involve energized electrical equipment, where the fire is fed by the electrical current. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) defines Class C fires as those that involve energized electrical equipment, where the electrical non-conductivity of the extinguishing media is of importance.
The other options are incorrect because Class A fires involve ordinary combustible materials, Class B fires involve flammable liquids or gases, and Class D fires involve combustible metals, none of which specifically apply to energized electrical equipment fires.
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