Engine Plants (Supplementary) USCG Question #201 (Set 3)

A fire in the paint locker would probably be __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Class B

Paint lockers contain flammable liquids, solvents, and thinners. Fires involving these substances are classified as Class B. Because these fuels are liquid, they require smothering or blanketing agents, such as foam or dry chemical, to interrupt the chemical chain reaction and prevent the release of flammable vapors.

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