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Fire Class Travel Distance Class A 75 feet (22.9 m) or less Class B 50 feet (15.2 m) Class C Based on appropriate A or B Hazard Class D 75 feet Class K Within 30 feet of commercial cooking equipment Extinguishers need to be conspicuously located and available in the case of fire. They also should be located along normal paths of travel and near exits. Portable fire extinguishers that are not wheeled should be installed on the hanger or bracket supplied or placed in cabinets or wall recesses. The locations of fire extinguishers must be identified so they are readily available to employees without subjecting them to injury. Height requirements for mounting extinguishers depend on the weight of the unit. If the unit weighs less than 40 pounds, it should be installed so the top of the extinguisher is no more than 5 feet above the floor. If the unit weighs more than 40 pounds, it should be installed so the top of the extinguisher is no more than 3.5 feet above the floor. At no point should the extinguisher be less 4 inches from the floor. Training Where the employer has provided fire extinguishers for employee use, the employer must provide an educational program to familiarize employees on the principles and use of the extinguishers. This educational program should be completed during the initial hiring and annually thereafter. Inspections Portable fire extinguishers must be visually inspected monthly. The inspection should assure that: 1. Fire extinguishers are in their assigned place; 2. Fire extinguishers are not blocked or hidden; 3. Fire extinguishers are mounted in accordance with NFPA Standard No. 10 (Portable Fire Extinguishers); 4. Pressure gauges show adequate pressure (a CO2 extinguisher must be weighed to determine whether leakage has occurred); 5. Pin and seals are in place; 6. Fire extinguishers show no visual sign of damage or abuse; 7. Nozzles are free of blockage. Maintenance, inspection, and testing of an extinguisher are the responsibility of the employer. Maintenance should be done at least annually or more often if conditions warrant. The employer shall record the annual maintenance date and keep these records for one year after the recorded date or the life of the shell of the extinguisher.