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[F] 906.9 Extinguisher Installation

Building Code 2018 of Illinois > 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems > 906 Portable Fire Extinguishers > 906.9 Extinguisher Installation

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The installation of portable fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Sections 906.9.1 through 906.9.3.

[F] 906.9.1 Extinguishers Weighing 40 Pounds or Less

Portable fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceeding 40 pounds (18 kg) shall be installed so that their tops are not more than 5 feet (1524 mm) above the floor.

[F] 906.9.2 Extinguishers Weighing More Than 40 Pounds

Hand-held portable fire extinguishers having a gross weight exceeding 40 pounds (18 kg) shall be installed so that their tops are not more than 3.5 feet (1067 mm) above the floor.

[F] 906.9.3 Floor Clearance

The clearance between the floor and the bottom of installed hand-held portable fire extinguishers shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm).

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