Practice question
Under ADR 8.1.4.1(a), what minimum fire extinguisher capacity is required for a transport unit carrying dangerous goods under full ADR rules with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 7.5 tonnes?
- Total minimum capacity of 12 kg dry powder, with at least one extinguisher of minimum 6 kg
- One 2 kg dry powder extinguisher only
- Total minimum capacity of 8 kg dry powder, with at least one extinguisher of minimum 6 kg
- Total minimum capacity of 4 kg dry powder, with at least one extinguisher of minimum 2 kg
Answer: A — Total minimum capacity of 12 kg dry powder, with at least one extinguisher of minimum 6 kg
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