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Location of Fire Extinguishers
choosingFire extinguishers should be installed where the potential fire risk is greatest in the home. A Multi-purpose Dry Chemical fire extinguisher should be installed in the kitchen, laundry, workshop, garage and the top of the basement stairwell in the home. Extinguishers should never be more than 23 meters (75 feet) away from a Class A (ordinary combustibles) hazard, or further than 15 meters (50 feet) away from a Class B (flammable liquids) hazard.
Keep extinguishers in a visible location, high on a wall out of the reach of children, near an exit and away from heat sources. If exposed to heat, the fire extinguisher’s contents may become less effective or cause the extinguisher to lose its charge more quickly. The best location in most situations is just inside a door or entrance, out of the reach of children. Use mounting brackets, if provided with the fire extinguisher. Avoid locating an extinguisher right next to where a fire could develop. Smoke, heat or flames from a fire may prevent you from reaching the extinguisher.
Only adults should handle and use fire extinguishers. Be sure that everyone in the family knows where they are located and how to use them.
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