Where to Install your Fire Extinguishers

The first step in ensuring effective warning and protection by fire safety equipment is to ensure that it is installed properly. Follow the tips below when installing fire extinguishers:

• Install an ABC-rated fire extinguisher on every level of your home, with an additional BC-rated extinguisher in the kitchen and garage.
  
  
• Install fire extinguishers securely on the wall using the bracket or hardware provided. Position the extinguisher vertically – i.e. “standing up,” not “lying down.”
  
  
• Ensure the fire extinguisher is easy to access in case of a fire – do NOT block it with furniture, appliances or boxes.
  
  
• Ensure that fire extinguishers are always within reach