Which portable fire extinguisher is classified as a type B-III extinguisher?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — 20 pound dry chemical
A B-III classification requires a portable foam extinguisher with a minimum capacity of 20 gallons or a dry chemical unit containing at least 20 pounds, distinguishing higher-capacity intermediate suppression units from standard portable B-II sizes per 46 CFR.
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