Fire Department

1. How many fire extinguishers should I have in an apartment house?

A fire extinguisher must be provided either in the hallways on each floor level of the building or in each apartment. The minimum size is a rating of 2A:10B:C.

2. How many fire extinguishers should I have in my business?

A fire extinguisher with a rating of 2A:10B:C or larger must be provided for each 3000 square feet of floor area or portion thereof. There must be at least one fire extinguisher for each floor level. Fire extinguishers in businesses and apartments are required to be serviced by a licensed company annually.