How many fire extinguishers do I need to have on a New York City major construction site
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Published by SALUSI am sorry, but the documents provided do not contain specific regulations for New York City regarding the number of fire extinguishers required on a major construction site. However, I can provide general guidance based on the documents:
- A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, should be provided for each 3,000 square feet of protected building area, or a major fraction thereof [1]. The travel distance from any point in the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher should not exceed 100 feet 2, 6.
- In multistory buildings, at least one fire extinguisher should be located adjacent to the stairway [2].
- A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 10B, should be provided within 50 feet of any location where more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds of flammable gas are being used on the job site [2].
- One or more fire extinguishers, rated not less than 2A, should be provided on each floor [2].
It's important to consult local New York City fire safety regulations and building codes for specific requirements in your area. You may also want to consult with a fire safety professional to ensure full compliance.
Sources used for this answer
[1] Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (Construction, Division 3, OSHA Oregon)
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## FIRE PROTECTION - (ii) One 55-gallon open drum of water with two fire pails may be substituted for a fire extinguisher having a 2A rating. - (iii) A 1/2-inch diameter garden-type hose line, not to exceed 100 feet in length and equipped with a nozzle, may be substituted for a 2A-rated fire extinguisher, providing it is capable of discharging a minimum of 5 gallons per minute with a minimum hose stream range of 30 feet horizontally. The garden-type hose lines shall be mounted on conventional racks or reels. The number and location of hose racks or reels shall be such that at least one hose stream can be applied to all points in the area. - (iv) One or more fire extinguishers, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided on each floor. In multistory buildings, at least one fire extinguisher shall be located adjacent to stairway. - (v) Extinguishers and water drums, subject to freezing, shall be protected from freezing. - (vi) A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 10B, shall be provided within 50 feet of wherever more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds of flammable gas are being used on the jobsite. This requirement does not apply to the integral fuel tanks of motor vehicles. - (vii) Carbon tetrachloride and other toxic vaporizing liquid fire extinguishers are prohibited. - (viii) Portable fire extinguishers shall be inspected periodically and maintained in accordance with Maintenance and Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers, NFPA No. 10A-1970. - (ix) Fire extinguishers which have been listed or approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, shall be used to meet the requirements of this subpart. - (x) Table F-1 may be used as a guide for selecting the appropriate portable fire extinguishers.
[2] Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (Construction, Division 3, OSHA Oregon)
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## FIRE PROTECTION ## SUBDIVISION F ## FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION Authority: Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3704); Sections 4, 6, and 8 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); Secretary of Labor's Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR [redacted postal code]), 9-83 (48 FR [redacted postal code]),1-90 (55 FR 9033), 6-96 (62 FR 111), 3-2000 (62 FR [redacted postal code]), 5-2002 (67 FR 650008), 5-2007 (72 FR [redacted postal code]), 4-2010 (75 FR [redacted postal code]), or 1-2012 (77 FR 3912), as applicable; and 29 CFR part 1911. ## §1926.150 Fire Protection. ## (a) General requirements. - (1) The employer shall be responsible for the development of a fire protection program to be followed throughout all phases of the construction and demolition work, and he shall provide for the firefighting equipment as specified in this subpart. As fire hazards occur, there shall be no delay in providing the necessary equipment. - (2) Access to all available firefighting equipment shall be maintained at all times. - (3) All firefighting equipment, provided by the employer, shall be conspicuously located. - (4) All firefighting equipment shall be periodically inspected and maintained in operating condition. Defective equipment shall be immediately replaced. - (5) As warranted by the project, the employer shall provide a trained and equipped firefighting organization (Fire Brigade) to assure adequate protection to life. ## (b) Water supply. - (1) A temporary or permanent water supply, of sufficient volume, duration, and pressure, required to properly operate the firefighting equipment shall be made available as soon as combustible materials accumulate. - (2) Where underground water mains are to be provided, they shall be installed, completed, and made available for use as soon as practicable. ## (c) Portable firefighting equipment. - (1) Fire extinguishers and small hose lines. …
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