Question 749Deck Safety70% to pass
Some spaces protected by fixed carbon dioxide systems are required to have audible alarms that begin sounding prior to the discharge of CO2. This time delay must be at least _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) 20 seconds.
The requirement for a minimum 20-second time delay before the discharge of carbon dioxide (CO2) is specified in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for the US Coast Guard. Specifically, 46 CFR 76.60-10 states that the alarm must sound for at least 20 seconds before the CO2 is discharged into the protected space. This time delay allows personnel to evacuate the area before the CO2 is released, preventing injury or asphyxiation.
The other answer choices are incorrect because 40 seconds, one minute, and two minutes are not the required minimum time delay specified in the regulations.
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