Fire Extinguisher Requirements on Construction Sites Flashcards

What is the minimum fire extinguisher rating required on each floor of a building under construction under NYC Fire Code?

Answer: 2-A:10-B:C

NYC Fire Code §1415 requires at minimum a 2-A:10-B:C rated extinguisher for each 3,000 square feet of construction floor area.

What is the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher that is permitted on a construction floor?

Answer: 75 feet

NFPA 10 and NYC Fire Code require that no worker be more than 75 feet of travel distance from an appropriate fire extinguisher.

How must portable fire extinguishers be stored on construction floors?

Answer: Mounted on walls or stands at specified heights, with proper signage, and accessible without moving obstructions

Extinguishers must be mounted (not floor-standing) at proper heights with clear signage, accessible without moving any obstruction.

What does the annual inspection tag on a fire extinguisher confirm?

Answer: A licensed fire extinguisher service company has inspected, serviced, and recharged the extinguisher within the past year

The annual tag confirms a licensed service company has professionally inspected, tested pressure and discharge, and certified the extinguisher as ready for use within the past year.

What action must be taken after a fire extinguisher has been fully or partially discharged on a construction site?

Answer: Remove it from service immediately and arrange for recharge or replacement

Any discharged extinguisher — even if only partially used — must be immediately removed from service and recharged before it can be relied upon.

Where should fire extinguishers be specifically located in relation to hot work operations?

Answer: Within 30 feet of the hot work operation, immediately accessible to the fire watch person

Hot work requires a dedicated extinguisher within 30 feet — not a general floor extinguisher that may be 75 feet away.