Foam sample shall be sent annually to whom for testing?

• A. Local fire department
• B. Manufacturer or approved testing lab
• C. Insurance company
• D. Foam supplier

Answer: (B)

Annual testing of foam samples is about verifying that the foam concentrate continues to meet its specifications and will perform as expected in a real fire. To do this reliably, testing should be done by the manufacturer or an approved testing laboratory that follows standardized test methods and maintains proper calibration and traceability. The manufacturer knows the product formulation and recommended testing protocols, while an approved lab provides independent, objective results that standards bodies recognize. Local fire departments, insurance companies, or foam suppliers typically do not operate as accredited testing facilities with the required procedures, so sending samples to the manufacturer or an approved lab is the correct practice.