In fire protection design, placement of extinguishers is as critical as their selection.
The NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers defines the maximum travel distance — the farthest a person should need to walk to reach the nearest extinguisher suitable for a particular class of fire.
Here’s what this chart represents:
v Class A – Ordinary Combustibles:
Paper, wood,
In fire protection design, placement of extinguishers is as critical as their selection.
The NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers defines the maximum travel distance — the farthest a person should need to walk to reach the nearest extinguisher suitable for a particular class of fire.
Here’s what this chart represents:
v Class A – Ordinary Combustibles:
Paper, wood, cloth, plastics → 75 ft (22.7 m)
v Class B – Flammable Liquids:
Petrol, diesel, solvents, paints → 50 ft (15.2 m)
v Class C – Electrical Equipment:
Follows A or B depending on surroundings
v Class D – Combustible Metals:
Magnesium, titanium, lithium → 75 ft (22.7 m)
v Class K – Cooking Oils & Fats:
Commercial kitchens, fryers → 30 ft (9.1 m)
These distances ensure that extinguishers are strategically distributed for rapid access during early fire stages — preventing escalation and protecting life and property.
These rules ensure that no matter where a fire starts, an extinguisher is always within quick reach.
Because in fire safety, seconds truly matter.
Proper extinguisher spacing = faster response + higher survival chances.
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