Chapter 9 — FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
Section 906 — PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2025 edition · ingested 2026-07-07 · California
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906.1 Where required. ¶
906.1 Where required. Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed in all of the following locations: 1. In new and existing Group A, B, E, F, H, I, L, M, R-1, R-2, R-2.1, R-2.2, R-3.1, R-4 and S occupancies. Exceptions: 1. In Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations specified in Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling unit is provided with a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 1A:10-B:C. 2. In Group E occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations specified in Items 2 through 6 where each classroom…
906.2 General requirements. ¶
906.2 General requirements. Portable fire extinguishers shall be selected, installed and maintained in accordance with this section and California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3. Exceptions: 1. The distance of travel to reach an extinguisher shall not apply to the spectator seating portions of Group A-5 occupancies. 2. Thirty-day inspections shall not be required for portable fire extinguishers that are supervised by a listed and approved electronic monitoring device, provided that all of the following conditions are met: 2.1. Electronic monitoring shall confirm that…
906.3 Size and distribution. ¶
906.3 Size and distribution. The size and distribution of portable fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Sections 906.3.1 through 906.3.4. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §567(a) through (k)] Distribution of Fire Extinguishers. (a) The minimum number of fire extinguishers needed to protect a property shall be determined as outlined in this section. Additional extinguishers may be installed to provide more suitable protection. (b) Fire extinguishers shall be provided for the protection of both the building structure and the occupancy hazards contained therein.…
906.4 Cooking equipment fires. ¶
906.4 Cooking equipment fires. Fire extinguishers provided for the protection of cooking equipment shall be of an approved type compatible with the automatic fire-extinguishing system agent. Cooking equipment involving solid fuels or vegetable or animal oils and fats shall be protected by a Class K-rated portable extinguisher in accordance with Sections 906.1, Item 2, 906.4.1 and 906.4.2 as applicable. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §573(a) through (c)] Fire Extinguisher Size and Placement for Commercial Cooking Operations. (a) Fire extinguishers with a Class K rating…
906.5 Conspicuous location. ¶
906.5 Conspicuous location. Portable fire extinguishers shall be located in conspicuous locations where they will have ready access and be immediately available for use. These locations shall be along normal paths of travel, unless the fire code official determines that the hazard posed indicates the need for placement away from normal paths of travel. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §567.5] Physical Damage Protection. Extinguishers installed under conditions where they are subject to physical damage, (e.g., from impact, vibration, the environment) shall be adequately…
906.6 Unobstructed and unobscured. ¶
906.6 Unobstructed and unobscured. Portable fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view. In rooms or areas in which visual obstruction cannot be completely avoided, means shall be provided to indicate the locations of extinguishers.
906.7 Hangers and brackets. ¶
906.7 Hangers and brackets. Hand-held portable fire extinguishers, not housed in cabinets, shall be installed on the hangers or brackets supplied. Hangers or brackets shall be securely anchored to the mounting surface in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. 9-38 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE on Jul 18, 2025 11:14 AM (CDT) THEREUNDER. FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §567.3] Installation. Portable fire extinguishers other than wheeled types shall be securely installed on the hanger or in the bracket supplied or…
906.8 Cabinets. Cabinets used to house portable fire extinguishers shall not be locked. ¶
906.8 Cabinets. Cabinets used to house portable fire extinguishers shall not be locked. Exceptions: 1. Where portable fire extinguishers subject to malicious use or damage are provided with a means of ready access. 2. In Group I-3 occupancies and in mental health areas in Group I-2 occupancies, access to portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be locked or to be located in staff locations provided that the staff has keys. [California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §567.2] Cabinets. Cabinets housing extinguishers shall not be locked. Exception: Where extinguishers are…
906.9 Extinguisher installation. ¶
906.9 Extinguisher installation. The installation of portable fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with Sections 906.9.1 through 906.9.3. 906.9.1 Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less. Portable fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceeding 40 pounds (18 kg) shall be installed so that their tops are not more than 5 feet (1524 mm) above the floor. 906.9.2 Extinguishers weighing more than 40 pounds. Hand-held portable fire extinguishers having a gross weight exceeding 40 pounds (18 kg) shall be installed so that their tops are not more than 3.5 feet (1067 mm) above the floor.…
906.10 Wheeled units. ¶
906.10 Wheeled units. Wheeled fire extinguishers shall be conspicuously located in a designated location.