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Fire Protection and Prevention

The employer is responsible for establishing an effective fire prevention program and ensuring that it is followed throughout all phases of the construction work. 1920(a)

A. Fire-fighting equipment must be:

1. Freely accessible at all times. 1920(b)
   
2. Placed in a conspicuous location 1920(c)
   
3. Well maintained. 1920(d)
   

B. A water supply that is adequate to operate fire-fighting equipment must be made available as soon as combustible materials accumulate. 1921(a)

C. Fire extinguisher use must comply with the following:

1. Fire extinguishers must be kept fully charged, inspected monthly, and serviced annually. 1922(a)
   
2. At least one fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, must be provided at each floor.
   
3. At least one fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, must be provided adjacent to the stairway at each floor level.
   
4. Fire extinguishers rated not less than 2A must be provided for each 3,000 ft. of floor area or a fraction thereof.
   
5. Fire extinguishers must be kept within 75 ft. of the protected area. 1922(a)

   Exception: Fire extinguishers must be kept within 50 ft. of wherever more than 5 gal. of flammable or combustible liquid or 5 lbs. of flammable gas is being used. 1922(a)

6. Training in the use of fire extinguishers must be provided annually. 6151(g)

   Note: See specific SOs and manufacturing specifi cations for appropriate use of fire