Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 19. Public Safety |
Agency 15. Department of Fire Programs |
Chapter 20. Regulations Establishing Certification Standards for Fire Inspectors |
Section 470. Portable fire extinguishers
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Article 6. Fire Protection Equipment
The Fire Inspector I shall:
1. Have a basic knowledge of the types of portable fire extinguishers (See NFPA 10, Standard on Portable Fire Extinguishers);
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of portable fire extinguishers;
3. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate the operational readiness of portable fire extinguishers;
4. Demonstrate a knowledge of the capability of extinguishing agents and the proper method for agent application;
5. Demonstrate a knowledge of code requirements and regulations relative to the distribution and location of portable fire extinguishers; and
6. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of portable fire extinguishers maintenance requirements and procedures.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR310-01-2 § 4.29, eff. July 8, 1987; amended, Volume 05, Issue 14, eff. June 1, 1989.
Statutory Authority
§ 9.1-203 of the Code of Virginia.