Number of fire extinguishers for a pilot house?

• A. One B-I
• B. One B-II
• C. Two B-I
• D. Two B-II

Answer: (A)

In a pilot house, you want a compact, ready-to-use extinguisher that can be operated quickly in a small, enclosed space. A B-I rating is the smallest portable extinguisher suitable for Class B fires (flammable liquids) and is the standard, minimum requirement for a pilot house. One B-I extinguisher provides enough initial capability to control a small fire and allows time to respond, without the extra bulk or capacity that a larger unit would require. Larger spaces or higher-risk areas would need additional or bigger extinguishers, but for the pilot house, one B-I extinguisher is the correct minimum.