Fire Extinguishers & Equipment FAQs
What height should extinguishers be installed at?
The
installation height for
extinguishers depends on the weight of the extinguisher.
- If the weight of the extinguisher is less than 4kg, the top of the handle should be 1.5m above ground level when installed.
- If the fire extinguisher is more than 4kg, the top of the handle should be 1.0m above ground level.
- When installing two extinguishers next to each other, you can install both at the height of the heaviest extinguisher.
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