According to OSHA regulations, specifically 29 CFR 1910.157, there should be a minimum clearance of 36 inches (3 feet) around fire extinguishers to ensure they are easily accessible in case of an emergency. This clearance helps ensure that the extinguisher can be reached quickly and without obstruction. Additionally, fire extinguishers must be mounted in visible locations, and any signage indicating their presence should be clearly displayed.
The gas that typically comes out of a fire extinguisher is carbon dioxide (CO2). It is non-flammable and works by displacing oxygen around the fire, effectively smothering it.
If the surge strip catches on fire, unplug it from the wall outlet and use a fire extenguisher or sand to smother the fire.
you can check on the label you received with the home fire extenguisher . or you can go online and get the instruction online too
No. Depending upon the type of fire, there are other ways. For instance, a brush fire can be put out with dirt or water, but is generally put out by removing the fuel. An electrical fire might be put out by simply turning off the electricity. A fire extinguisher contains water or other chemicals and you can certainly apply water or chemicals to a fire without having them come out of an extinguisher.
If you are not a firefighter trying to put it out:•Have 1 person call in the emergency.•Evacuate the building•Use a type C fire extenguisher if you need to put out any flames to evacuate.If you are:•Disconnect power supply, or have Power Company do so.•After all power is shut down it should be safe to use water. Or even use a type C extenguisher.
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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There shouldn't be a problem with bringing a Fire Extenguisher TO work, considering it has been tested and will be the right type of extenguisher needed at the location.Types of Extenguishers:A: Paper, Wood, CombustablesB: Flammable Liquids (Gas, Grease, etc.)C: Electrical FiresD: Industrial fires with combustablesK: Kitchen Fires (involving combustable cooking materials)(I got the types & uses from another answer Imade)Also please check with employer first though before you do so.
36" W x 36" D x 78" H
Yes, and also they can be recharged. Just check with your local fire department and find out if they can have yours recharged. However, I have frequently heard buying a new extenguisher overall is easier.
there is no fire code
In the USA, the National Electrical Code is NFPA 70. There are several national fire codes, including National Fire Code (also called Uniform Fire Code); NFPA 1 (National Fire Protection Association) and the International Fire Code (International Code Council). Each of these references hundreds of other codes and standards, including Life Safety Code, Building Code, Electrical Code, etc.