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453.7.3 Location of Fire Extinguishers and Blankets

2014 FBC - Building, 5th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 453 State Requirements for Educational Facilities > 453.7 Life Safety > 453.7.3 Location of Fire Extinguishers and Blankets
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Fire extinguishers may be located inside student-occupied spaces provided they are placed adjacent to the primary exit door, and the room door remains unlocked when the facility is occupied, and a permanently affixed sign, with a red background and white letters, reading "FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSIDE" is placed on the outside adjacent to the door. Fire extinguisher cabinets shall not be locked. Fire blankets shall be located in each laboratory and each shop where a fire hazard may exist. Fire extinguishers and fire blankets shall be readily accessible and suitable for the hazard present and shall not be obstructed or obscured from view. Extinguishers and blankets shall be on hangers or brackets, shelves, or cabinets so that the top of the extinguisher or blanket is not more than 54 inches (1318 mm) above finish floor (AFF) and complies with state and federal accessibility requirements. All extinguishers shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA. Extinguishers shall remain fully charged and operable at all times and have a current tag to indicate compliance.

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453.7.3 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Location of Fire Extinguishers and Blankets
" is placed on the outside adjacent to the door. Fire extinguisher cabinets shall not be locked. Fire blankets shall be located in each laboratory ...
2014 FBC - Building, 5th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 453 State Requirements for Educational Facilities > 453.7 Life Safety > 453.7.3 Location of Fire Extinguishers and Blankets
453.7.3 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy, Location of Fire Extinguishers and Blankets
" is placed on the outside adjacent to the door. Fire extinguisher cabinets shall not be locked. Fire blankets shall be located in each laboratory ...
2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy > 453 State Requirements for Educational Facilities > 453.7 Life Safety > 453.7.3 Location of Fire Extinguishers and Blankets
453.7.3 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use, Location of Fire Extinguishers and Blankets
" is placed on the outside adjacent to the door. Fire extinguisher cabinets shall not be locked. Fire blankets shall be located in each laboratory ...
2020 FBC - Building, 7th edition > 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Occupancy and Use > 453 State Requirements for Educational Facilities > 453.7 Life Safety > 453.7.3 Location of Fire Extinguishers and Blankets
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2017 FBC - Building, 6th edition > 9 Fire Protection Systems > 906 Portable Fire Extinguishers
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Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in the following locations. In Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4 and S occupancies ...
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