by pjniegsch | Mar 4, 2013
The following types of fire extinguishers are considered obsolete and shall be removed from service: Soda acid Chemical foam (excluding film-forming agents) Vaporizing liquid (e.g., carbon tetrachloride) Cartridge-operated water Cartridge-operated loaded stream Copper...
by pjniegsch | Mar 4, 2013
The following are NFPA-10 minimum recommendations per floor: A single fire extinguisher rated 2-A:10-B:C or higher. One single fire extinguisher rated 2-A or higher, and a second fire extinguisher rated 10-B:C or higher.
by pjniegsch | Mar 4, 2013
It should extinguish approximately twice as much Class A fire as a 2-A rated fire extinguisher. It should extinguish approximately six times as much class B fire as a 10-B rated fire extinguisher. It is suitable for use on energized electrical...
by pjniegsch | Mar 4, 2013
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...
by pjniegsch | Mar 4, 2013
Class A 75 Feet Class B 50 Feet Class D 75 Feet Class K 30 Feet
