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There should be about a 1 metre (or 3 feet) clearance around any fire extinguisher. This ensures easy access in a emergency situation.
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What is the OSHA standard for space around a fire extinguisher?
The OSHA standard requires that fire extinguishers be accessible. They do not specify a particular space, but most locations use about 3 feet as minimum acceptable free space.Added: You will find that many times these matters are dictated by local or state fire codes. Contact your local fire department or state Fire Marshall's office - they can assist you.
Is it possible to propel through Space with a fire extinguisher?
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A fire extinguisher is labeled B-I. What type of fire will be put out by this extinguisher?
Burning liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, paint, acetone, and so on.
How are fire extinguisher distinguished?
What 'type' the fire is. The right extinguisher must be used for any fire. Or, more importantly - it can be very dangerous to use the wrong type of extinguisher, such as one with water should never be used on an electrical fire.
How fire extinguisher is able to control fire?
A fire extinguisher is meant to extinguish a fire, or at least a portion of the fire within the fire extinguisher's capacity.
Diagram of fire extinguisher?
how does a fire extinguisher work
What fire extinguisher for electrical fire?
A Class C fire extinguisher.
What fire extinguisher for electric fire?
A Class C fire extinguisher.
What fire fighting equipment is available in a salon?
A fire extinguisher rated appropriately for the size and use of the space is the minimum equipment that should be present, two or more, if it is a large space. They should have a "current" test/inspection tag (usually within one year). Your local fire department lives to help you with this. An evacuation plan posted somewhere is a good idea. All employees need to know where the extinguisher(s) is(are), how to use them (PASS), where the evacuation plan is posted, how to exit the space (so they and the customers can get out).
What fire extinguisher not to use in coffined space?
A carbon dioxide extinguisher (used on electrical installation fires) should not be used in a confined space, as the user could be overcome and be asphyxiated (deprived of air).
What inspired TomJ Marshal to invent the fire extinguisher?
Thomas J Martin had an 1872 patent for a "Fire Extinguisher." He didn't invent the portable fire extinguisher; it had been around for over 100 years before he made his contribution to fire sprinklers. His motivation is not known.
What fire extinguisher puts out a generator fire?
We are use the co2 as fire extinguisher
