A construction site stores 75 gallons of diesel fuel and 25 gallons of gasoline for equipment. What fire protection requirement applies?
Correct Answer
B) Class B fire extinguisher within 50 feet
OSHA requires Class B fire extinguishers within 50 feet of flammable liquid storage areas. The 100 gallons total exceeds the threshold requiring this fire protection measure.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.152 requires Class B fire extinguishers within 50 feet when flammable liquids exceed certain storage thresholds. The combined 100 gallons of diesel and gasoline exceeds the minimum quantity that triggers fire protection requirements. Class B extinguishers are specifically designed for flammable liquid fires, and the 50-foot distance ensures reasonable accessibility while maintaining safe separation from the hazard.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: No special requirements needed
Special fire protection requirements are definitely needed when storing 100 gallons of flammable liquids on a construction site, as this exceeds OSHA thresholds for mandatory fire safety measures.
Option C: Class B fire extinguisher within 25 feet
While Class B extinguishers are correct for flammable liquids, the required distance is 50 feet, not 25 feet according to OSHA standards for construction sites.
Option D: Automatic sprinkler system required
Automatic sprinkler systems are not required for this quantity of flammable liquid storage on construction sites - portable Class B extinguishers are the appropriate protection level.
Memory Technique
Remember 'B for Burning liquids at 50' - Class B extinguishers for flammable liquids must be within 50 feet on construction sites.
Reference Hint
OSHA 29 CFR 1926.152 - Flammable liquids storage and fire protection requirements for construction
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