SPage 39

1. Each location should have an adequate complement of UL approved protable fire extinguishers. A portable fire extinguisher should be of the A: B: C: type and provided in all buildings.
2. The minimum rating of a portable fire extinguisher shoudl be not less than 2A:20BC. At least one extinguisher should be provided for every building and every floor such that the maximum distance to an extinguisher is no more than 75 feet and there is at least one extinguisher provided for every 3,000 sq. ft. of floor area. (Example: A building of 4,000 sq. ft. on one floor would require two portable extinguishers). A portable extinguisher in office type settings may have a minimum rating of 1A:10BC instead of 2A:20BC.
3. Portable extinguishers which are placed in computer rooms, or adjacent to delicate electronic equipment should be of the inert gas type, such as Halon.
4. Portable extinguisher's should be located such that they are mounted and visible.
5. All portable fire extinguisher's should be inspected annually. An inspection tag should be attached to each extinguisher that indicates extinguisher inspection. Besides an annual inspection of a portable extinguisher by a qualified individual, each extinguisher should be inspected monthly to make certain that it is at its assigned location and that it is fully charged.
6. Employees should be trained in the different types of fires, different types of extinguisher and the proper use of the extinguisher in putting out a fire.
7. Employees are to obey all "No Smoking" signs.
8. Use only approved containers for the storage of flammable liquids.
9. Wash parts only in approved solvents; never use gasoline.
10. Do not store flammable liquids in areas used as passageways, stairways or exits.
11. All combustible materials (wood, paper, liquids) should be kept at least 10 feet away from gas fired heaters.
12. All flammable liquids, not for immediate use, should be properly stored in either a flammable liquids cabinet or a flammable liquid storage room.