Fire extinguishers for areas with Class B

hazards must be no more than 30–50

feet away
The travel distance for required Class B extinguishers varies with the
extinguisher’s size. The numbers in the ratings listed below in table
6.3.1.1 — from 5-B to 80-B — indicate how many square feet of
coverage that the extinguisher can provide. For each type of hazard,
extinguishers with lower minimum ratings must be placed no more than
30 feet away, while extinguishers with higher minimum ratings may be as
far as 50 feet away.

From the 2022 edition of NFPA 10

6.3 Installations for Class B Hazards.

6.3.1.3 Fire extinguishers shall be located so that the maximum travel distances do

not exceed those specified in Table 6.3.1.1.
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.