Fire extinguishers location

Procedure hazards identified Emergency equipment available Fire extinguisher location known Fire blanket location known... 

Firefighting—Those giving information or instructions about fire prevention and firefighting equipment (e.g.,no smoking, no open lights, fire extinguisher location, etc.). 

Figure 6.7 A typioal fire extinguisher location sign...

Procedures for regular maintenance of installed firefighting equipment, items that might be sources of ignition, and all fire extinguishers located in the facility. 

Are portable fire extinguishers located where they are readily accessible to employees without subjecting them to possible injury ... 

During the actual audit, checklists gather information for audit reviews. Certain answers to checklist questions may indicate an audit issue. For example, a no answer to the question Are portable fire extinguishers located at least every 50 feet in the process unit is an audit issue if extinguishers are required to be located at those... 

Fire Hazards - Flash Point Not flammable Flammable Limits in Air (%) Not flammable Fire Extinguishing Agents Water (from protected location) Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To Be Used Not pertinent Special Hazards of Combustion Products Toxic gases are produced in a fire Behavior in Fire May explode when involved in a fire or exposed to shock or friction Ignition Temperature Not flammable Electrical Hazard Not pertinent Burning Rate Not flammable. 

Define areas and buildings to use wet and dry sprinkler systems, foam systems, location of hand and hose fire extinguishers, fire carts, fire engines. 

Safety signs of approved types, available from laboratory supply houses and safety equipment dealers, should be posted in appropriate spots. The door leading out of the laboratory should be marked EXIT, while the door to a back room should be marked NO EXIT. The location of a fire extinguisher must be clearly marked. Signs are available for every type of hazard. Homemade signs not conforming to official standards should not be considered. 

Know the location of the fire extinguisher, safety shower, eyewash, fire blanket, and first-aid kit. Know how to use the safety equipment provided for you. 

Where it s at. Learn the location and proper use of the fire extinguishers, fire blankets, safety showers, and eyewashes. 

The location of fire extinguishers, safety showers, and eyewash stations must be known. 

Laboratories should have fire extinguishers and safety showers. Respirators should be available for emergencies. Emergency equipment should be kept in a central location and must be inspected periodically. 

Check the location of the emergency fire exits and fire extinguishers. 

This section covers recommendations for the selection, location, and installation of portable fire extinguishers. 

Potential fire hazard areas should be considered when locating fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers should be distributed within the areas, in conformance with NFPA 10. Guidance on the location of portable fire extinguishers necessary to protect property is outlined below. 

The area behind extinguishers need not be painted "fire engine red" for light-hazard occupancies (such as offices, office hallways, and cafeterias), where decor is important and the extinguishers are usually enclosed in a cabinet. Where practical, a clearly visible sign should indicate the extinguisher location. 

Portable fire extinguishers should be shown in their proposed locations on process unit or area plot plans and on building floor plans. A list of the extinguishers and their locations should be made for inspection and maintenance purposes. 

Portable fire extinguishers should be installed, located, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. For sizing and placement purposes. Class A laboratory units should be rated as extra (high) hazard, and Class B, Class C, and Class D laboratory units should be rated as ordinary (moderate) hazard. 

If the MCC will be located within an electrically classified area, the ventilation system must be designed, operated and maintained to create a positive pressure inside the MCC building and the air intake located outside of the electrically classified area. The MCC should be equipped with smoke detectors and alarmed to a constantly attended location. CO2 fire extinguishers are the suggested protection for MCC rooms. The storage of combustible materials inside an MCC must be prohibited. 

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