Select, use, and maintain portable fire extinguishers that are appropriate to the hazard.
Portable fire extinguishers are a critical first line of defense against small fires. For the best protection, be sure to select, use, and maintain extinguishers using the latest requirements as presented in the most up-to-date edition of NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
The 2022 edition includes clarified provisions for:
- Visibility requirements for fire extinguishers
- Labeling requirements for detailed record-keeping
- Replacement of defective gauges
- Denunciation of distorted cylinders
- Electronic monitoring system maintenance requirements
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