Where Should Fire Extinguishers Be Located in a Commercial Building?
A fire extinguisher can prevent a small mishap from turning into a massive blaze, but only if you know where to find it. Commercial buildings should have easily accessible fire extinguishers on every floor, especially where there’s cooking or electrical equipment. Keep reading for a closer look at where fire extinguishers can be found.
Along the Escape Route
Before your commercial building opens, you should outline escape routes from different parts of the building in case of a fire. Locate extinguishers along this route so you can fight a spreading fire that might otherwise block off your exit and trap you inside.
On Every Floor
Whether your business is based out of a one-story building or a skyscraper, every floor should have at least two fire extinguishers on it. Fire extinguishers can save lives, but they are completely useless if you can’t get to them when you need to. You might not have time to run up or down the stairs to get the extinguisher, and elevators are out of the question during a fire. Make sure every floor has two or more fire extinguishers, and test them regularly as part of your fire prevention program.
Near Cooking or Electrical Equipment
Commercial kitchens and rooms with electrical equipment are particularly vulnerable to fires thanks to cooking grease and short circuits. That’s why it’s important to have fire extinguishers located near these areas. Grease and electrical fires can go up quickly, and they can spread just as fast, so you should have a fire safety protocol in place to keep everyone safe.
You never know when a fire might start, so you should plan for the worst and be prepared at all times. Kazal Fire Protection, Inc., offers fire protection services so you can keep your commercial building and everyone inside it safe. See our website or give us a call at (520) 323-1518.