Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less: The top no higher than 5 feet (60 inches), and the bottom no lower than 4 inches from the floor. Extinguishers weighing more than 40 pounds: The top no higher than 3 1/2 feet (42 inches), and the bottom no lower than 4 inches from the floor.
Specifically, the highest operable part of the fire extinguisher should be no more than 48 inches (1220 mm) above the floor for unobstructed reach. If the extinguisher is in a recessed or obstructed location (e.g., within a cabinet), the maximum height is reduced to 44 inches (1120 mm).
Operable parts shall be operable with one hand and shall not require tight grasping, pinching, or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts shall be 5 pounds (22.2 N) maximum.
A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 10B, shall be provided within 50 feet of wherever more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds of flammable gas are being used on the jobsite. This requirement does not apply to the integral fuel tanks of motor vehicles.
The details in regard to the maintenance are given in IS 2190 : 1992 'Code of practice for selection, installation and maintenance of portable first aid fire extinguishers (third revision)'. This standard was first published in 1962 and revised in 1972, 1976 and 1985.
Pull: Pull the safety pin located at the top of the fire extinguisher. Aim: Aim the nozzle at the fire's base rather than its top. Squeeze: Squeeze the lever gently to release the extinguishing agent. Sweep: Sweep the fire extinguisher from side to side to sufficiently cover the fire and prevent it from spreading.
Red – Water (Spray and Mist) Cream – Foam. Blue – Dry Powder. Black – Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Class A puts out ordinary combustible fires (wood, paper, plastic, etc.) Class B puts out flammable liquid fires (oil, gas, petroleum, etc.) Class C puts out electrical fires. Class D puts out combustible metal fires (magnesium, titanium, potassium, sodium, etc.)
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) [and (2)] requires that, where an employer has provided portable fire extinguishers for employee use in the workplace, he shall also provide an educational training program to familiarize employees with the general principles of fire extinguisher use and the hazards involved with incipient stage ...
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NFPA 10 requires that fire extinguishers be serviced annually by a certified technician, which includes a thorough inspection, and, if needed, maintenance, testing, and recharging.
The how many is not always easy to gauge but, as a general rule, you will need one water-based extinguisher such as water, water additive (the best option for most) or foam (3 litre or bigger) for every 2000 square foot or 200 square metres of floor space. This is per floor.
should be mounted with their carrying handles no higher than 5 feet from the floor. Larger fire extinguishers (over 40 lbs. gross weight) need to be mounted at lower heights, with their carrying handles no more than 3-1/2 feet from the floor.
"ABC" indicating that they are designed to extinguish class A, B, and C fires. "BC" indicating that they are designed to extinguish class B and C fires.
Fire extinguishers that are rated for Class K fires (those involving animal fats or cooking oils) are the only type of extinguisher that can be used on fires involving animal fats or cooking oils. This is because many other types of extinguishers will either be ineffective or could even make this type of fire worse.
Disposable (non-rechargeable) fire extinguishers should be replaced every 10 years. Rechargeable fire extinguishers should be taken to an experienced fire equipment service company and inspected/recharged every 6 years, especially if used in a commercial application or in an uncontrolled temperature setting.
The administration recognizes these five fire extinguisher types and classes: Class A: For paper, cloth, wood, rubber and many plastics. Class B: For flammable liquids and gases like gasoline, oil, paint, solvents and propane. Class C: For electrical equipment like wiring, fuse boxes, computers and motors.
Understanding fire extinguisher types and classes
Class B extinguishers are for use on flammable liquids like grease, gasoline, solvents, lacquers, alcohols, oils and other similar substances. Class C extinguishers are suitable for use only on electrically energized equipment fires.
How To Use a Fire Extinguisher. It's easy to remember how to use a fire extinguisher if you can remember the acronym PASS, which stands for Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep. Pull the pin. This will allow you to discharge the extinguisher.
The golden rule is that only one extinguisher is used. If that fails to extinguish the fire, STOP and leave.
Make sure it is located in its designated place. Make sure the extinguisher is visible or that there is signage indicating where the extinguisher is located. Make sure you can easily access the extinguisher. Ensure the pressure gauge is in the operable range or position.