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what is the mounting height for a fire extinguisher

by Dr. Roberto Renner DDS Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago

To prevent fire extinguishers from being moved or damaged, they should be mounted on brackets or in wall cabinets with the carrying handle placed 3-1/2 to 5 feet above the floor.03-May-2017

What is the proper height to mount a fire extinguisher as per NFPA 10 guidelines?

NFPA 10, Standard 6.1. No fire extinguisher should ever be mounted less than four inches above the floor.24-Apr-2017

What is the ADA height for a fire extinguisher cabinet?

27"To comply with ADAAG, these units must be mounted with their leading edges at or below 27" from the finished floor.

How much clearance do you need for a fire extinguisher?

All hand-portable fire extinguishers need to have at least 4 inches of clearance between their bottoms and the floor. Any extinguisher having a shell construction of copper or brass joined by soft solder and/or rivets.

What is ADA mounting height?

48 inchesThe highest operable part shall be located no higher than 48 inches (1220 mm) above the floor. Telephone and enclosure are shown as wall-mounted or with optional post and base.

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