Practice question

What minimum fire extinguisher capacity is required for a transport unit with a maximum permissible mass of 5.5 tonnes carrying dangerous goods under full ADR provisions (ADR 8.1.4.1(b))?

  1. Total minimum capacity of 4 kg dry powder, with at least one extinguisher of minimum 2 kg
  2. One 2 kg dry powder extinguisher
  3. Total minimum capacity of 12 kg dry powder, with at least one extinguisher of minimum 6 kg
  4. Total minimum capacity of 8 kg dry powder, with at least one extinguisher of minimum 6 kg

Answer: D — Total minimum capacity of 8 kg dry powder, with at least one extinguisher of minimum 6 kg

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