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    Fire Extinguisher Placement Guide - NFPA

    How do I choose the right fire extinguisher type?
    Choosing the correct extinguisher type based on the specific fire risks present in each area is essential for effective fire protection. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 10 is a primary reference for fire extinguisher placement.
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    OSHA Fire Extinguisher Height, Placement, and Req…

    TheOSHA standard for fire extinguishersdictates that employers should “provide portable fire extinguishers and mount, locate, and identify them so that they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting the employees to possible injury.” OSHA also states that only approved fire extinguisherscan be used. They must remain in their designated...

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    According to theExtinguisher Placement and Safety page of OSHA’s Evacuation Plans and Procedures eTool, there must be at least four inchesclearance between the floor and the bottom of a portable extinguisher. The administration tells employers that they must mount them on the wall or place them in wall cabinets to help prevent anyone from moving or...

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    TheOSHA fire extinguisher placement rules depend on the class of fire you expect to encounter. There are five classes of fire and this table shows the characteristics of the fire and thetype of extinguisherneeded to combat it. When you come to purchase fire extinguishers for your workplace, you should already know which type of fire hazards are pre...

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    Under the OSHA requirements,employers must “locate” and “identify” fire extinguishers to make them easily accessible to employees. Although there are no exact guidelines as to how to identify the location of fire extinguishers, a good practice is to place clear and noticeable signageabove each extinguisher to give workers the best chance of tacklin...

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    Although there is no specific ruling in theAmericans with Disabilities Act(ADA) on the height or placement of fire extinguishers, there are rules that you need to adhere to under the ADA guidelines. As long as the bottom of the extinguisher is no higher than 27 inches from the floor, it can protrude as far as you like into the walkway because it is...

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