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NFPA Fire Code limits the distance to 75 feet for a Class A extinguisher, i.e., where an extinguisher is required for a regulated occupancy. The minimum rated for a required extinguisher is 2A, although two smaller ones may substitute for one 2A.
Also, not more than half of the extinguishers can be replaced by proper hose stations with 1 1/2-inch hose, but not more than every other extinguisher.
OSHA allows one for each 3,000 sq ft or within 100 feet of any point in a construction project where fire may occur, although hose stations and approved sprinkler systems may be substituted for one or more extinguishers.
The distance, under NFPA 1 Fire Code, depends upon the type of hazard and the extinguisher rating.
For low, medium and extra hazards, 5-B, 10-B or 40-B (respectively) would need to be mounted within 30 feet; or 10-B, 20B, or 80-B (respectively) within 50 feet.
Remember that portable fire extinguishers over 40 lbs may be on wheels, but they must still be properly positioned for adequate access during a fire.
Specific hazards may require additional extinguishers.
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What is the travel distance between portable fire extinguishers in a mattress rehab facility?
For Class A hazards, not more than 75 feet from anywhere (i.e., no more than 150 feet apart) or maximum of 11,250 sq ft for a 2-A extinguisher (4-A for high-hazard). If there are Class B hazards, the rule is either 30 ft or 50 ft, depending upon type of hazard and size of extinguisher (not more than 60 or 100 feet apart). NFPA 1 National Fire Code (2009) 13.6.8.2.1.1, -3.1.1. Your local fire inspector may modify these criteria to account for other factors.
What does osha say the maximum travel distance is for a class a fire extinguisher?
75 ft, depending upon what you're doing.For Construction Projects: 29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(i)"A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed 100 feet."For general safety: 29 CFR 1910.157(d)(2)"The employer shall distribute portable fire extinguishers for use by employees on Class A fires so that the travel distance for employees to any extinguisher is 75 feet (22.9 m) or less."Note: Hose stations or sprinkler systems can be used to substitute for portable extinguishers under some circumstances.For the record, the limit for Class B extinguishes is 50 feet. 29 CFR 1910.157(d)(4).
What fire extinguisher for electrical fire?
A Class C fire extinguisher.
What fire extinguisher for electric fire?
A Class C fire extinguisher.
Class c fire extinguisher is used for?
A class C fire is an electrical fire. A class C extinguisher is approved for electrical fires.
What is class c fire extinguisher is used for?
A class C fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires. A all purpose A, B, C extinguisher can also be used.
What Class of Fire extinguisher for titanium?
Class D
Do I have to take a fire extinguisher class?
fire extinguisher safety training Topic: Question Summary: Do I have to take a fire extinguisher class? Question Long-Form: I own a fire extinguisher. Am I required to take fire extinguisher training? If so, where are they offered?
What type of fire extinguisher is used on a gasoline fire?
You need to use a Class B extinguisher on flammable liquids.
What class fire extinguisher would put a hairdryer out?
Assuming the fire is caused by an electrical problem, you would need a class c extinguisher.
What class of fire uses a pw fire extinguisher?
Class A fires.
EQ-43 which class of fire extinguisher should be onboard a vessel with a permanently installed fuel tank?
Flammable fuels require a class B fire extinguisher.
