Deck General USCG Question #3580 (Set 114)

When testing fire hoses on offshore drilling units, each hose must be subjected to a test pressure of at least __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — 100 psi

Title 46 CFR mandates that fire hoses on offshore drilling units undergo periodic hydrostatic testing to a pressure of at least 100 psi to guarantee system reliability under fire-fighting loads.

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