N.J. Admin. Code § 10:161B-24.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10:161B-24.2 - Fire extinguisher specifications

(a) The facility shall keep a minimum of two fire extinguishers in the basement or in a place that will ensure a fire extinguisher within 50 feet of any oil or gas used as a fuel source. There should be at least one fire extinguisher on each floor or as many as necessary to ensure that no one must travel more than 75 feet (excluding the kitchen), and as many as may be necessary in or near the kitchen to ensure that a fire extinguisher is within 50 feet of any ranges and stoves. All of the extinguishers shall bear the seal of the Underwriters Laboratory.

1. Fire extinguishers in all kitchen areas shall be Class B dry chemical type 2-B and a minimum of five pounds.

2. Fire extinguishers in the basement shall comply with (a)l above if oil or gas is used as a fuel source.

3. In all other instances, fire extinguishers may be Class A air pressurized 2.5 gallon water type 2-A.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:161B-24.2