AFF Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 28 of 30

As per NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), a fire in cooking appliances involving vegetable/animal oils and fats is classified as:

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Direct Answer

Option A: Class K

Fires involving cooking appliances and the specific oils and fats used in them are classified as Class K fires under the NFPA system, distinct from Class B which covers general flammable liquids.

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Class K (Correct Answer)

Class C

Class D

Class B

Detailed Explanation & Context

Fires involving cooking appliances and the specific oils and fats used in them are classified as Class K fires under the NFPA system, distinct from Class B which covers general flammable liquids.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF).

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