ABC Fire extinguisher distance
Hello,
Question regarding compliance to distance between FE. As per OSHA or NFPA..
We have ABC type fire extinguisher and the current distance between each is around 23 meters or less.
I was wondering and looking for minimum distance as per NFPA regarding this type of Fire Extinguisher (ABC) type.
Would appreciate a reference in NFPA or OSHA.
Much appreciated.
Comments (2)
NFPA states travel distance to a fire extinguisher should be 75 feet or less. So it's possible the 150 ft spacing would meet that criteria. 23 meters is more than adequate.
OSHA 1910.157 and NFPA 10 both state the same distances, but it depends on your fuel classifications.
75 foot maximum travel distance for Class A fuels, 50 foot maximum travel distance for Class B fuels, and 50 foot maximum travel distance for Class D fuels.
Class C fuels do not have a maximum travel distance because, ideally, you should try to de-energize the circuit first, which would then make it a Class A fire.