If an extinguisher weighs less than 40 lbs, the carrying handle should be no more than 5 ft from the ground. Any heavier than 40 lbs and the handle should be no more than 3.5 ft from the floor. These heights reflect the requirement that employees should be able to access a fire extinguisher without risking an injury.
The maximum travel distance is often the limiting factor but for certain Class A extinguishers there is an additional floor area limitation. This maximum floor area that a single extinguisher can cover is directly related to the numerical A rating and level of hazard occupancy but reaches a maximum ft 2.
OSHA Fire Extinguisher Mounting Height, Placement
This is based on the type of extinguisher (and/or the Class of fire it can put out), as listed below. Placement of portable fire extinguishers for Class A fires Portable fire extinguishers must be placed so that the travel distance for employees to any extinguisher is 75 feet or less. — see 1910157(d)(2)
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How close to a fire extinguisher can an employee have access?
Employees should have access to a fire extinguisher within either 30 or 50 feet, depending on the hazard in question and the rating of the extinguisher (see below).
How do you display a fire extinguisher in your home?
Place a sign or something similar that makes it easy for people to know where an extinguisher is/extinguishes are. Consider placing it so it can be seen well from up close, at a distance, and from different angles.
How far apart do fire extinguishers need to be?
Many people are under the impression that fire extinguishers need to be located a certain distance apart from each other; however, as with location, the distance requirements for fire extinguishers are actually based on the size of the area, the type of fire extinguishers, and the locations of potential hazards.
Where do extinguishers need to be located?
Extinguishers need to be located along normal paths of travel. This is because extinguishers should be available to occupants when evacuating. You do not want occupants to move away from an exit and risk being trapped by the fire when trying to retrieve an extinguisher.
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Reference:
https://www.usfa.fema.gov/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_extinguisher