Question 354 Deck General

The correct answer is B) One B-II extinguisher. The Coast Guard regulations require that for a galley with an area of 2,500 square feet, the minimum fire protection is one B-II fire extinguisher. A B-II extinguisher is a portable fire extinguisher with a minimum fire rating of 40-B:C, which is suitable for Class B (flammable liquids) and Class C (electrical) fires commonly found in a galley. The other options are incorrect because: A) A B-I extinguisher would not provide sufficient fire protection for the 2,500 square foot galley, C) Requiring both a B-II and a C-II extinguisher is more than the minimum requirement, and D) A B-V extinguisher is too large and not necessary for this size of galley.