Question 898 Deck Safety
70% to passA fire hose with a nozzle attached must be connected to each hydrant except when exposed to heavy weather or when the _______________.
A
fire pumps are used for purposes other than supplying water to the fire main
B
fire hose might be damaged by cargo operations
C
fire main system is not charged
D
vessel is in port
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) fire hose might be damaged by cargo operations. The reasoning is that fire hoses must be connected to each hydrant on a vessel, except when the fire hose might be damaged by cargo operations. This is a common safety precaution to protect the integrity of the fire suppression system. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not represent a valid exception to the requirement to have fire hoses connected to each hydrant.
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