Fill in the Blanks FIRE EXTINGUISHER LOCATION AND PLACEMENTOnline version Code officials are charged with ensuring that occupancies are properly outfitted with fire extinguishers and that they are placed in the right locations. by Suzanne Freeman 1 Fire Standard Extinguishers 25 NFPA® Portable Fixed for 10 , ( 2022 ) 2 first portable 10 limited defense NFPA provides requirements to ensure that fire extinguishers will work as intended to provide a line of against fires of siz e 3 one always not dwellings family Fire extinguishers are required in - and two - . 4 not evacuating substitute sometimes Fire extinguishers are intended to be a for the building safely and quickly . 5 locating factors accessible Two key for extinguishers are that they should be and visible . 6 accessible placed egress Extinguishers should be where they are readily in the event of a fire , typically along the paths of travel . 7 located visual signs physical extinguisher If obstructions cannot be avoided , then arrows , lights , or are needed to help indicate where a fire is . 8 ceiling top 40 ground 10 If an extinguisher weighs more than lbs , the of the extinguisher cannot be more than 3 . 5 ft from the . 9 ground top 40 ceiling 5 If an extinguisher weighs lbs or less , the of the extinguisher cannot be more than ft from the . 10 bottom 4 feet inches 10 must Regardless of the weight of the extinguisher , the of the extinguisher always be at least off the ground .
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