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Select, use, and maintain portable fire extinguishers that are appropriate to the hazard. Apply the 2018 edition of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
Portable fire extinguishers are a critical first line of defense against small fires. For the best protection, be sure to select, use, and maintain extinguishers using the latest requirements as presented in the most up-to-date edition of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
The 2018 edition includes clarified provisions for:
Other recent changes expand the standard's scope:
A new requirement addresses maintenance of hose stations that are used in lieu of extinguishers. The fire classification marking system is expanded to include markings for extinguishers rated for Class AC and Class AK, while removing information on obsolete equipment.
Guard against small fires with new NFPA 10, your all-in-one resource for portable fire extinguishers.
Whether you're a servicer, facility manager or owner, or technician, you can depend on this important standard for current, comprehensive rules for the distribution, placement, maintenance, operation, and inspection of portable fire extinguishers -- as well as testing and recharging.
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NFPA® 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2018 Edition
Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Units.
1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Units.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. 2.2 NFPA Publications. 2.3 Other Publications. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
2.1 General. 2.2 NFPA Publications. 2.3 Other Publications. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. 3.3 General Definitions. 3.4 Fire Extinguisher Definitions.
3.1 General. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. 3.3 General Definitions. 3.4 Fire Extinguisher Definitions.
Chapter 4 General Requirements 4.1 Listing and Labeling. 4.2 Identification of Contents. 4.3 Instruction Manual. 4.4 Obsolete Fire Extinguishers.
4.1 Listing and Labeling. 4.2 Identification of Contents. 4.3 Instruction Manual. 4.4 Obsolete Fire Extinguishers.
Chapter 5 Selection of Portable Fire Extinguishers 5.1 General Requirements. 5.2 Classifications of Fires. 5.3 Extinguisher Classification System. 5.4 Classification of Hazards. 5.5 Selection for Specific Hazards. 5.6 Selection for Specific Locations.
5.1 General Requirements. 5.2 Classifications of Fires. 5.3 Extinguisher Classification System. 5.4 Classification of Hazards. 5.5 Selection for Specific Hazards. 5.6 Selection for Specific Locations.
Chapter 6 Installation of Portable Fire Extinguishers 6.1 General. 6.2 Installations for Class A Hazards. 6.3 Installations for Class B Hazards. 6.4 Installations for Class C Hazards. 6.5 Installations for Class D Hazards. 6.6 Installations for Class K Hazards.
6.1 General. 6.2 Installations for Class A Hazards. 6.3 Installations for Class B Hazards. 6.4 Installations for Class C Hazards. 6.5 Installations for Class D Hazards. 6.6 Installations for Class K Hazards.
Chapter 7 Inspection, Maintenance, and Recharging 7.1 General. 7.2 Inspection. 7.3 Extinguisher Maintenance. 7.4 Carbon Dioxide Hose Assembly Conductivity Test. 7.5 Hose Station Maintenance. 7.6 Electronic Monitoring System Maintenance. 7.7 Maintenance of Wheeled Extinguisher Hoses and Regulators. 7.8 Extinguisher Recharging and Extinguishing Agents. 7.9 Pressure Gauges. 7.10 Prohibition on Uses of Extinguishers and Conversion of Fire Extinguisher Types. 7.11 Maintenance and Recharge Service Collar. 7.12 Weight Scales.
7.1 General. 7.2 Inspection. 7.3 Extinguisher Maintenance. 7.4 Carbon Dioxide Hose Assembly Conductivity Test. 7.5 Hose Station Maintenance. 7.6 Electronic Monitoring System Maintenance. 7.7 Maintenance of Wheeled Extinguisher Hoses and Regulators. 7.8 Extinguisher Recharging and Extinguishing Agents. 7.9 Pressure Gauges. 7.10 Prohibition on Uses of Extinguishers and Conversion of Fire Extinguisher Types. 7.11 Maintenance and Recharge Service Collar. 7.12 Weight Scales.
Chapter 8 Hydrostatic Testing 8.1 General. 8.2 Test Equipment. 8.3 Frequency. 8.4 Extinguisher Examination. 8.5 Testing Procedures. 8.6 Test Pressures. 8.7 Recording of Hydrostatic Tests. 8.8 Condemning Extinguishers.
8.1 General. 8.2 Test Equipment. 8.3 Frequency. 8.4 Extinguisher Examination. 8.5 Testing Procedures. 8.6 Test Pressures. 8.7 Recording of Hydrostatic Tests. 8.8 Condemning Extinguishers.
Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B Recommended Markings to Indicate Extinguisher Suitability According to Class of Fire Annex C Fire Extinguisher Selection Annex D Operation and Use Annex E Distribution Annex F Selection of Residential Fire-Extinguishing Equipment Annex G Extinguisher Classification and Rating System Annex H Conditions of Selection Annex I Maintenance Procedures Annex J Typical Specification of Equipment Capable of Producing Dry Air Annex K Informational References
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2013 Edition
Select, use, and maintain portable fire extinguishers that are appropriate to the hazard. Don't work without the latest edition of NFPA 10.
Portable fire extinguishers are a critical first line of defense against small fires. For the best protection, be sure to select, use, and maintain extinguishers using the latest requirements as presented in the 2013 NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
Update your knowledge on important provisions that impact safety. Reference the 2013 edition for:
Stay up-to-date! NFPA 10 is your complete, all-in-one source for fire extinguisher guidance.
Whether you're a servicer, facility manager or owner, or technician...you can depend on this important Standard for current, comprehensive rules for the distribution, placement, maintenance, operation, and inspection of equipment -- as well as testing and recharging.
Order today and help extinguishers maintain their record of effectiveness in protecting people and property from fire. (Softbound, 68 pp., 2013)
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