Question 343 Deck General

The correct answer is C) one B-II. The US Coast Guard regulations require that one B-II type hand portable fire extinguisher be located outside and in the vicinity of the paint locker exit. This is because paint lockers are considered a high fire risk area due to the flammable liquids and vapors present. The B-II extinguisher is appropriate for this type of fire hazard. The other options are incorrect because A-I and A-II extinguishers are intended for ordinary combustible fires, while a C-II extinguisher is for energized electrical equipment fires, which are not the primary concern for a paint locker.