What is NFPA 10 the standard for?

• A. Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
• B. Standard for Fire Alarm Systems
• C. Standard for Building Code
• D. Standard for Smoke Detectors

Answer: (A)

NFPA 10 is the standard that governs portable fire extinguishers. It specifies which extinguishers are suitable for different fire classes, how they should be placed so they’re accessible, how they must be labeled, and how they are to be inspected, maintained, and tested to stay reliable. This ensures a portable extinguisher is ready to use in an emergency and kept in good condition. Other topics point to different standards—fire alarm systems are covered by NFPA 72, building codes are not NFPA standards, and smoke detectors fall under life-safety standards tied to NFPA 72—so the standard that directly applies to portable extinguishers is the one described here.