Compléter FIRE EXTINGUISHER LOCATION AND PLACEMENTVersion en ligne Code officials are charged with ensuring that occupancies are properly outfitted with fire extinguishers and that they are placed in the right locations. par Suzanne Freeman 1 NFPA® for Extinguishers Fire 25 Standard Fixed Portable 10 , ( 2022 ) 2 10 defense first portable limited NFPA provides requirements to ensure that fire extinguishers will work as intended to provide a line of against fires of siz e 3 one always family dwellings not Fire extinguishers are required in - and two - . 4 evacuating not sometimes substitute Fire extinguishers are intended to be a for the building safely and quickly . 5 factors accessible locating Two key for extinguishers are that they should be and visible . 6 placed egress accessible Extinguishers should be where they are readily in the event of a fire , typically along the paths of travel . 7 extinguisher located visual signs physical If obstructions cannot be avoided , then arrows , lights , or are needed to help indicate where a fire is . 8 top ceiling 40 10 ground If an extinguisher weighs more than lbs , the of the extinguisher cannot be more than 3 . 5 ft from the . 9 ground 5 top ceiling 40 If an extinguisher weighs lbs or less , the of the extinguisher cannot be more than ft from the . 10 10 4 feet must inches bottom Regardless of the weight of the extinguisher , the of the extinguisher always be at least off the ground .