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    26 Class C-Rated Fire Extinguishers Are Placed Based On Class A and Class B Requirements

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    Class C fire extinguishers are placed based on the expected Class A or B fire hazards in an area because Class C fires involve electrical equipment but are fundamentally Class A or B fires. Class K fire extinguishers used in commercial kitchens should be placed within 30 feet of deep fryers, grills, and other cooking equipment that present a fire risk. Fire extinguishers rated for solid fuel cooking appliances over 5 cubic feet must be at least a 2-A rated water type or a 1.6 gallon wet chemical type extinguisher rated for Class K fires.

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    Class C fire extinguishers are placed based on the expected Class A or B fire hazards in an area because Class C fires involve electrical equipment but are fundamentally Class A or B fires. Class K fire extinguishers used in commercial kitchens should be placed within 30 feet of deep fryers, grills, and other cooking equipment that present a fire risk. Fire extinguishers rated for solid fuel cooking appliances over 5 cubic feet must be at least a 2-A rated water type or a 1.6 gallon wet chemical type extinguisher rated for Class K fires.

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    Class C fire extinguishers are placed based on the expected Class A or B fire hazards in an area because Class C fires involve electrical equipment but are fundamentally Class A or B fires. Class K fire extinguishers used in commercial kitchens should be placed within 30 feet of deep fryers, grills, and other cooking equipment that present a fire risk. Fire extinguishers rated for solid fuel cooking appliances over 5 cubic feet must be at least a 2-A rated water type or a 1.6 gallon wet chemical type extinguisher rated for Class K fires.

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    26 Class C-Rated Fire Extinguishers Are Placed Based On Class A and Class B Requirements

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    Class C fire extinguishers are placed based on the expected Class A or B fire hazards in an area because Class C fires involve electrical equipment but are fundamentally Class A or B fires. Class K fire extinguishers used in commercial kitchens should be placed within 30 feet of deep fryers, grills, and other cooking equipment that present a fire risk. Fire extinguishers rated for solid fuel cooking appliances over 5 cubic feet must be at least a 2-A rated water type or a 1.6 gallon wet chemical type extinguisher rated for Class K fires.

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    Class C-rated fire extinguishers are

    placed based on Class A and Class B


    requirements
    Class C fires are simply A or B fires — or a combination of the two —
    that involve electrical equipment. As a result, placement for Class C fire
    extinguishers is based on the expected A or B hazards in the area.

    From the 2022 edition of NFPA 10

    6.4* Installations for Class C Hazards.

    6.4.3 Because the fire is a Class A or Class B hazard, the fire extinguishers shall be
    sized and located on the basis of the anticipated Class A or Class B hazard.

    Class K-rated fire extinguishers may be


    no more than 30 feet away
    Class K extinguishers are designed for fires in commercial kitchens and
    should be placed near deep-fryers and other cooking surfaces.
    Barbecues, ovens, and other cooking appliances utilizing solid fuel, such
    as charcoal, require a K-rated extinguisher nearby if their fuel chamber,
    or firebox, is more than five cubic feet in size. An important note: “Class
    K” extinguishers are different than “Purple K” extinguishers, which are
    actually Class B:C. Purple K is simply the name of the dry chemical
    extinguishing agent in those specific devices.

    From the 2022 edition of NFPA 10

    6.6 Installations for Class K Hazards.

    6.6.2 Maximum travel distance shall not exceed 30 ft (9.1 m) from the hazard to the
    extinguishers.
    6.7 Solid-Fuel Cooking Appliances. All solid fuel cooking appliances (whether or
    not under a hood) with fire boxes of 5 ft3 (0.14 m3) volume or less shall have at
    least a listed 2-A-rated water-type fire extinguisher or a 1.6 gal (6 L) wet-chemical
    fire extinguisher that is listed for Class K fires.

    Choosing and placing fire extinguishers


    Now that you know where should fire extinguishers be installed, you may
    need additional equipment.  Take a look at QRFS’s selection of ABC-
    rated dry chemical extinguishers, BC-rated CO2 extinguishers, and Purple
    K extinguishers. Or jump straight to the extinguisher or accessory you
    need from the table below:

    ABC Fire Extinguishers


    2.5 lb Buckeye ABC Fire Extinguisher w/ Vehicle Bracket | Dry Chemical |
    5 lb Buckeye
    1A:10B:C
    10 lb Buckeye ABC Dry Chemical Extinguisher 4A:80B:C 20 lb Buckeye A

    CO2 Fire Extinguishers


    5 lb Buckeye CO2 Extinguisher 5B:C 10 lb
    15 lb Buckeye CO2 Extinguisher 10B:C 20 lb

    Purple K Fire Extinguishers


    20 lb Buckeye Purple K Extinguisher 120B:C

    Accessories
    Vehicle Brackets
    Covers

    Each extinguisher is compliant with standards established by the NFPA,


    Department of Transportation, and the US Coast Guard. Matching fire
    extinguisher wall-mounting brackets, vehicle brackets, as well
    as extinguisher cabinets, covers, and other fire extinguisher
    accessories are available.

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