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Obstruction to fire extinguisher

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Zahib

Mechanical
Jul 7, 2016
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Hi everyone
I have an issue about fire extinguisher accessibility.
Somebody from production section have placed the big box in front of the fire cabinet
I need to ask him for removed it.

Refer to NFPA10 , 6.1.3.1 Placement
it described that .
"Fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously located
where they are readily accessible and immediately available in
the event of fire"

Is there any specific value to explain the word , "readily accessible" ??
So I can tell production about value (meter) to move away his box far from extinguisher

Thanks in advance


 
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Normally three feet clear.

So you can just reach and get it, without having to move anything.

Plus not sure if you have handicap rules, but similar so a person with a handicap can access it.
 
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