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Fire water monitors shall be UL/FM approved type. Monitors shall be located in
accordance with SAES-B-017 at a minimum of 15m but not more than 30m from the
equipment being protected.
A level working area of 3m radius around the monitor shall be provided for
accessibility and operability.
Monitors shall not be located within 6m of any catch basin, drainage channel or
swale.
Hose Reel:
Hose reels shall be provided for the coverage of equipment with a throw of 7.5m and
a hose reach of 35m.
A minimum clear space of 4.5m shall be provided in front of every hose reel cabinet
to allow proper hose withdrawal.
Fire Extinguishers
All fire extinguishers shall comply with requirements of SAES-U-101 and shall be UL
/ FM listed.
Hand Type Portable Extinguishers shall be mounted in easily Accessible Locations
at Grade. Their Locations shall be marked in RED in a way that will attract attention,
and otherwise meet the requirements of NFPA 10, chapter 6.
Extinguisher units weighing less than 18 kg shall be mounted so that the extinguisher
top is not more than 1.5 m above the floor level. Extinguisher units weighing over 18
kg shall be mounted so that extinguisher top is not more than 1.0 m above the floor
level.
The clearance between the bottom of the hand portable fire extinguisher and the
floor shall not be less than 100 mm in all cases.
Wheeled Type Fire Extinguishers shall be covered with the Manufacturers Cover.