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NFPA CWBSP Exam - Topic 3 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for NFPA's CWBSP exam
Question #: 13
Topic #: 3
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A dairy processing plant containing empty plastic crates to a maximum height of 5 ft (1.5 m) should be classified as

what occupancy type?

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Suggested Answer: B

A dairy processing plant with empty plastic crates up to 5 ft high would typically be classified as Ordinary Group 1. The crates present a moderate fire load, but not as high as would warrant an Ordinary Group 2 or Extra Hazard classification.


by Leslie at Apr 03, 2025, 11:58 PM

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Sunshine
2 months ago
Just to clarify, the height limit is key for the classification.
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Marva
2 months ago
I think it should be classified as Light occupancy.
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Quiana
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure about that? Seems like it could be Extra Hazard.
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Lazaro
3 months ago
Totally agree with Refugia on this one!
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Refugia
3 months ago
It's definitely Ordinary Group 1.
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Juliana
3 months ago
I thought Extra Hazard was for places with a lot of flammable materials, so maybe that's not it? I'm leaning towards Light occupancy.
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Victor
4 months ago
I feel like this is similar to a practice question we did on occupancy types, but I can't recall if empty crates change the classification.
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Zita
4 months ago
I remember studying that Ordinary Group 2 is for storage of combustible materials, but I'm confused about how that applies here.
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Hayley
4 months ago
I think it might be Ordinary Group 1 since it's just empty crates, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Phuong
4 months ago
I've got a good feeling about this one. The key detail is the height of the crates, which is under 5 ft (1.5 m). That suggests it's likely either a Light or Ordinary Group 1 occupancy. I'll carefully consider the differences between those two options to make my final decision.
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Clay
4 months ago
Okay, let's see. The plant contains empty plastic crates, so I'm thinking it's probably not an Extra Hazard occupancy. The height of 5 ft (1.5 m) seems relatively low, so Light or Ordinary Group 1 or 2 are more likely. I'll need to review the definitions to determine the best fit.
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Harrison
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The height of the plastic crates is mentioned, but I'm not sure how that impacts the occupancy type. I'll need to think through the criteria for each option carefully.
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Gabriele
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward occupancy classification question. I'll need to review the definitions for the different occupancy types and consider the key details provided about the dairy processing plant.
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Shakira
10 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be classified as Ordinary Group 1 because it's a processing plant.
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Kathrine
10 months ago
Definitely Light. It's just empty crates, no big deal. Unless they're planning on storing some udders up there too.
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Nickolas
9 months ago
D: Unless they start stacking udders up there, then it might be a different story.
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Alease
9 months ago
C: Light makes sense, no need for extra precautions.
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Regenia
10 months ago
B: Yeah, just empty crates shouldn't be a hazard.
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Virgie
10 months ago
A: I agree, it should be classified as Light.
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Ardella
10 months ago
I agree with Gearldine, because the height of the plastic crates is within the limit for Light occupancy.
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Chaya
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Maybe Extra Hazard, just to be safe. You can never be too careful with dairy plants!
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Charlie
10 months ago
I agree, it's better to be safe and classify it as Extra Hazard.
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Giuseppe
10 months ago
I think it might be Light occupancy.
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Benton
10 months ago
I think it's Ordinary Group 2. Plastic crates don't seem that hazardous, right?
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Gearldine
11 months ago
I think it should be classified as Light occupancy.
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