Knowledge Check

The maximum distance from any point within a protected area to a fire extinguisher is _____ feet.

100 Travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher must not exceed 100 feet.

Combustible materials should be stored in a stable condition and stacked no higher than _____ feet.

20 Combustible materials should be stored in a stable condition and should not be piled higher than 20 feet.

Stored materials must be kept at least _____ inches away from fire door openings and at least _____ inches below fire sprinkler heads.

36; 18 Material shall must be stored at least 36 inches of a fire door opening, and the distance from the top of the storage pile to the nearest sprinkler should be at least 18 inches.

How often should an emergency plan be reviewed?

Annually It is essential that an emergency plan be reviewed at least annually and modified as required, e.g., when there are any physical changes made to the layout of the building.

Construction Contractor Clyde built a 12' x 20' prefab, woodframe shed immediately adjacent to his onsite office trailer. What could he store in the shed and remain OSHA compliant?

Temporary combustible structures, covering a maximum area of 2,000 square feet, should be constructed at least 10 feet away from any other building and should never be used for storage and handling of flammable or combustible liquids, gases, explosives, or blasting agents or similar hazardous materials.