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Step 26: Locate Portable Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets
Portable fire extinguishers are a fire protection feature often overlooked by design professionals. When a set of construction documents does include portable fire extinguishers, the number provided and the locations where they are indicated usually do not meet the requirements of the building and fire codes. The location and number of portable fire extinguishers provided need to be clearly indicated in the construction documents to eliminate costly and possibly unsightly field modifications. This chapter discusses the International Building Code (IBC) requirements, which are located in IBC Section 906. The IBC requires fire extinguishers in all occupancies except for Group R‐3. There is an exception for Group A, B, and E occupancies when quick‐response sprinklers are installed throughout the building. Hand‐held portable fire extinguishers must be installed in a hanger or bracket specifically designed or approved for the type of extinguisher or they must be housed in a cabinet.
Step 26: Locate Portable Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets
Portable fire extinguishers are a fire protection feature often overlooked by design professionals. When a set of construction documents does include portable fire extinguishers, the number provided and the locations where they are indicated usually do not meet the requirements of the building and fire codes. The location and number of portable fire extinguishers provided need to be clearly indicated in the construction documents to eliminate costly and possibly unsightly field modifications. This chapter discusses the International Building Code (IBC) requirements, which are located in IBC Section 906. The IBC requires fire extinguishers in all occupancies except for Group R‐3. There is an exception for Group A, B, and E occupancies when quick‐response sprinklers are installed throughout the building. Hand‐held portable fire extinguishers must be installed in a hanger or bracket specifically designed or approved for the type of extinguisher or they must be housed in a cabinet.
Step 26: Locate Portable Fire Extinguishers and Cabinets
Geren, Ronald L. (author)
Applying the Building Code ; 318-326
2016-04-04
9 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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