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.
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NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
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Yes, sometimes if the fire is noticed by a person while it is small, that individual can grab an extinguisher before the sprinkler system is activated. There is a code on portable fire extinguishers published by IFSTA.
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The most common type of portable foam extinguishers contains fluorosurfactants. There are other which also contains proteins or compressed air.
Portable extinguishers expel pressurized CO2 or more commonly Nitrogen gas mixed with the "dry" extinguishing agent.
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You can get them at some marine store or home stores. they also have them on amazon.
to put out fire In other words, because there are different types of fires there are different types of fire extinguishers. The label will tell you what type of fire it is designed for.
There are different types of fire extinguishers. For a boat it would be best to get a portable type like those designed for use in automobiles.