Question 3 of 30
Why should not carbon dioxide extinguisher be used in accommodation space:
A
Frostbite risk
B
It can displace the oxygen, causing Asphyxiation
C
Health hazard
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option B: It can displace the oxygen, causing Asphyxiation.
CO2 displaces oxygen to smother fires. However, in confined spaces like accommodation areas, this oxygen displacement poses a severe risk of asphyxiation to personnel. Therefore, CO2 fixed systems are generally restricted to machinery spaces or cargo holds after personnel evacuation.