2022 NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers 2022 edition establishes mandatory requirements for the selection, distribution, placement, operation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and recharging of portable fire extinguishers. The standard covers all occupancy types and hazard classifications, providing the requirements fire protection professionals, facility managers, and inspectors rely on to ensure extinguishers are properly selected for the hazards present and remain in serviceable condition. The 2022 edition includes clarified provisions across signage, service replacement, gauge maintenance, and electronic monitoring systems, along with a reorganized extinguisher selection structure for improved usability.

Who Uses NFPA 10

Required by fire protection engineers, fire inspectors, AHJ officials, facility managers, extinguisher service contractors, and building owners responsible for portable fire extinguisher compliance in commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential occupancies.

What's New in the 2022 Edition

The 2022 edition clarifies service and maintenance provisions and reorganizes extinguisher selection requirements, including:

• Clarified signage requirements for locations where multiple extinguishers covering different hazard classes are present.
• New provisions requiring immediate replacement of extinguishers removed from service.
• Clarified requirements for replacement of defective gauges.
• Updated electronic monitoring system maintenance requirements.
• Reorganized extinguisher selection sections with clarified guidance on matching extinguisher type to specific hazard classifications.
• Expanded annex materials with explanations and examples supporting the reorganized selection provisions.

Stay compliant with the portable fire extinguisher requirements in effect for your occupancy type and jurisdiction.

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