A special plastic tie used to secure the pin on a portable fire extinguisher is called:

A special plastic tie used to secure the pin on a portable fire extinguisher is called:

• A. tamper seal
• B. safety pin
• C. locking clip
• D. security strap

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is tamper-evident security for a portable extinguisher. The plastic tie around the pin is a one‑time seal that shows whether the pin has been moved. When the extinguisher is properly stored and untouched, the seal stays intact, indicating the unit is ready for use. If someone has attempted to move the pin or discharge the extinguisher, the seal will be broken or visibly damaged, signaling that the extinguisher needs inspection or recharge. The actual pin is the safety pin that you remove to activate the extinguisher; the plastic tie’s job is to indicate tampering, not to hold the pin in place during normal operation. Other components like locking clips or security straps exist on some models, but they aren’t the tamper-evident device described by the plastic tie.

The main idea here is tamper-evident security for a portable extinguisher. The plastic tie around the pin is a one‑time seal that shows whether the pin has been moved. When the extinguisher is properly stored and untouched, the seal stays intact, indicating the unit is ready for use. If someone has attempted to move the pin or discharge the extinguisher, the seal will be broken or visibly damaged, signaling that the extinguisher needs inspection or recharge. The actual pin is the safety pin that you remove to activate the extinguisher; the plastic tie’s job is to indicate tampering, not to hold the pin in place during normal operation. Other components like locking clips or security straps exist on some models, but they aren’t the tamper-evident device described by the plastic tie.