Q: What is the mounting height of fire extinguishers?

Extinguishers Weighing 40 Pounds or More The maximum height of the canister should be 3.5 feet from the ground, with the bottom positioned at least 4 inches above the ground. Extinguishers Weighing Less Than 40 Pounds The maximum height of the canister should be 5 feet from the ground, with the bottom positioned at least 4 inches above the ground.

Question 1

How much is the cost of fire extinguisher inspections?

Accepted Answer

Actually, a monthly inspection doesn't make any cost, if you can handle it by yourself or anybody from your home or office, but has to be knowledgeable.

Question 2

What is the mounting height of fire extinguishers?

Accepted Answer

Extinguishers Weighing 40 Pounds or More
The maximum height of the canister should be 3.5 feet from the ground, with the bottom positioned at least 4 inches above the ground.
Extinguishers Weighing Less Than 40 Pounds
The maximum height of the canister should be 5 feet from the ground, with the bottom positioned at least 4 inches above the ground.

Question 3

Can I have an inspection checklist for the fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Here you go

Question 4

How often does NFPa 10 require a documented visual inspection of fire extinguishers?

Accepted Answer

Visual inspections are required for a portable fire extinguisher when initially placed in service at least monthly at a minimum of 30-day intervals thereafter.  [see NFPA 10(10), Sec. 7.2.

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