A fire extinguisher labeled 'A:B:C' is designed to work on:

Wood, paper, liquids, and electrical fires.. Section 2.21: An A:B:C extinguisher is a multi-purpose extinguisher suitable for Class A

A fire extinguisher labeled 'A:B:C' is designed to work on:

ANSWER BREAKDOWN
  • A. Incorrect. "Wood and paper only." is not correct. An A:B:C extinguisher is a multi-purpose extinguisher suitable for Class A (wood), Class B (liquids), and Class C (electrical) fires.
  • B. Incorrect. "Electrical fires only." is not correct. An A:B:C extinguisher is a multi-purpose extinguisher suitable for Class A (wood), Class B (liquids), and Class C (electrical) fires.
  • C. Correct. An A:B:C extinguisher is a multi-purpose extinguisher suitable for Class A (wood), Class B (liquids), and Class C (electrical) fires.
  • D. Incorrect. "Metal fires only." is not correct. An A:B:C extinguisher is a multi-purpose extinguisher suitable for Class A (wood), Class B (liquids), and Class C (electrical) fires.