Section 9-7 - Portable Fire Extinguishers (a) Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in child care homes. The fire official having jurisdiction shall approve the proper type and number of extinguishers. General rules are: - (i) At least one (1) fire extinguisher is required for each three thousand (3,000) square feet of floor area. Additional extinguishers may be required to make sure travel distance to an extinguisher is no more than seventy-five (75) feet from any location.
- (ii) The rating of each fire extinguisher shall not be less than 2A-10:BC. (Look for this number on the extinguisher.)
- (iii) The extinguisher shall be located in a conspicuous location where it will be readily accessible and immediately available for use. The location shall be along the normal path of travel.
- (iv) Fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view.
- (v) Fire extinguishers shall be installed on the hangers or brackets supplied. Hangers or brackets shall be securely anchored to the mounting surface in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
- (vi) Fire extinguishers shall be installed so that the top is not more than five (5) feet above the floor. The clearance between the bottom of the extinguisher and the floor shall not be less than four (4) inches.
- (vii) Fire extinguishers shall not be mounted or stored in cupboards or broom closets except if the location is properly signed with a sign approved by the fire inspector.
- (viii) Fire extinguishers shall be inspected monthly by the provider and documentation of the inspection shall be kept.
- (ix) New fire extinguishers shall be inspected and will have the annual service tag attached before the issuance of a license.
- (x) Fire extinguishers shall be inspected and serviced annually according to NFPA Standard 10. Fire extinguishers shall have service tags attached showing date of service and who serviced it.