Deck Rules (Supplementary) USCG Question #809 (Set 4)

Which action is routinely performed at the annual servicing and inspection of a dry- chemical cartridge-operated portable fire extinguisher?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Inspecty and weigh the cartridge.

Annual servicing of cartridge-operated dry chemical extinguishers mandates visually inspecting and weighing the gas propellant cartridge to verify that pressure and gas mass remain within acceptable manufacturer tolerances.

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