FAQs / At what height should fire extinguishers be installed?

  • Fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceeding 40 pounds shall be installed so that the top of the fire extinguisher is not more than 5 feet above the floor.
  • Fire extinguishers having a gross weight exceeding 40 pounds shall be installed so that the top of the fire extinguisher is not more than 3 1/2 feet above the floor
  • In no case shall the clearance between the bottom of the fire extinguishers and the floor be less than 4”.

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