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Portable fire extinguishers – Michigan

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Michigan has adopted the federal OSHA standards for portable fire extinguishers by reference, except for certain federal definitions in 29 CFR 1910.155(c) and other notable additions. Click the link(s) below to view the applicable requirements.

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Summary of additional requirements:

  • Class “K” extinguishers. A class "K" extinguisher must be provided for hazards where there is a potential for fires involving combustible vegetable or animal oils and fats. A placard must be conspicuously placed near the extinguisher that states that the fire protection system must be activated before using the fire extinguisher. The class "K" extinguisher must be maintained within 30 feet from the hazards.
  • Definitions. A “class K fire” means a fire in cooking appliances that involve combustible vegetable or animal oils and fats. An “extinguisher” means a portable fire extinguisher that is carried on wheels and operated by hand.
  • Location. In locations where a visual obstruction cannot be avoided, a sign, color symbol, or other means must be used to indicate the portable fire extinguisher's location.
  • Installation. An extinguisher must be installed securely on a hanger, in a bracket, or mounted in a cabinet unless it is wheeled type or cart mounted. A means must be used to indicate the location of an extinguisher mounted in a cabinet or on a shelf. The extinguisher must be placed so that the operating instructions face outward. An extinguisher having a gross weight of not more than 40 pounds must be installed so that the top is not more than 5 feet above the floor. An extinguisher having a gross weight of more than 40 pounds, except a wheeled type or cart mounted extinguisher, must be installed so that the top is not more than 3 1/2 feet above the floor. An extinguisher, except a wheeled type or cart mounted extinguisher, must be installed so that the bottom is not less than 4 inches from the floor.
  • Recharging. An employer maintaining their own extinguisher must use recharging materials of the class specified on the extinguisher nameplate or recommended by the manufacturer for recharging.
['Fire Protection and Prevention']
['Fire Prevention Inspections', 'Fire Extinguishers', 'Fire Protection and Prevention']
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