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We have two doors that open into other parts of the building, that are not marked as exits, that are occasionally blocked. Do they need to remain accessible?

Is there a required format for documenting monthly fire extinguisher inspections?

Can annual fire extinguisher inspections be done in-house?

Must a log be kept of inspections of fire extinguishers?

How must an employer “identify” a fire extinguisher?

What are some suggestions for fire extinguisher training?

What is considered a “hazardous area” of a building?

How often does OSHA say we must test or check our smoke detectors?

How can I find out if our facility needs to have fire lanes?

OSHA 1910.156 and NFPA 600 are the minimum standard for fire brigades. NFPA 600 is more detailed than OSHA. Should I be following both? If not what are my liability concerns?

Does OSHA mandate placement of fire alarm pull boxes, such as every 200 feet or within 5 feet of an exit door?

Are there any requirements to have someone test the outside fire alarms on any specific frequency?