Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 37, September 14, 2024
Section 6400.111 - Fire extinguishers(a) There shall be at least one operable fire extinguisher with a minimum 2-A rating for each floor, including the basement and attic.(b) If the indoor floor area on a floor including the basement or attic is more than 3,000 square feet, there shall be an additional fire extinguisher with a minimum 2-A rating for each additional 3,000 square feet of indoor floor space.(c) A fire extinguisher with a minimum 2A-10BC rating shall be located in each kitchen. The kitchen extinguisher meets the requirements for one floor as required in subsection (a).(d) A fire extinguisher shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories or approved by Factory Mutual Systems.(e) A fire extinguisher shall be accessible to staff persons and individuals.(f) A fire extinguisher shall be inspected and approved annually by a fire safety expert. The date of the inspection shall be on the extinguisher.The provisions of this §6400.111 adopted August 9, 1991, effective 11/8/1991, 21 Pa.B. 3595.