Section 400.4632. Fire extinguishers.  


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  • (1) All required fire extinguishers shall be subjected to a maintenance check at least once a year. Each fire extinguisher shall have a tag or label attached indicating the month and year maintenance was performed and identifying the person or company performing the service.

    (2)  All required extinguishers shall be recharged after use.

    (3)   A minimum of 1 approved fire extinguisher shall be provided on each floor.

    (4)   All fire extinguishers shall be at least 4 inches off the floor and the top of the extinguisher shall be less than 5 feet off the floor in a special cabinet or on a wall rack which is easily accessible at all times, unless programmatically contraindicated. Where programmatically contraindicated, the required extinguishers may be kept behind locked doors if all staff carry keys to the doors.

    (5)   In new, remodeled, or converted facilities, a fire extinguisher shall be at least a type 2-A-10BC.

    (6)   In existing facilities licensed prior to November 30, 1983, previously approved fire extinguishers other than a 2-A-10BC type will continue to be approved if they are maintained in the area for which they are approved.

History: 1983 AACS; 2015 AACS.