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Guide to Installing and Locating Portable Fire Extinguishers

Published by City of Kitchener

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Type: Guide
Published by: City of Kitchener
Date: Revised July 2025
Also called: portable fire extinguishers guide
For: designer
Building types: All building types
Pages: 2
Agencies: Building Division
Instruments: Ontario Building Code · Ontario Fire Code

Overview

A two-page guide from the City of Kitchener Building Division on installing and locating portable fire extinguishers under the Ontario Building Code and Ontario Fire Code. It sets out light, ordinary and extra hazard occupancy examples, mounting heights, signage, test labels, extinguisher locations, and Class A, B, C, D and K fire classes, with a table of ratings, travel distances and areas protected for Class A fires. It is one of the Building Division's standard guides.

What it covers

Occupancy Classification
Distance above floor / Mounting Heights
Signage
Test labels
Required Extinguisher Types and Locations

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