Where Should Fire Extinguishers Be Placed in a Home or Business?
小编2025-06-17
Having fire extinguishers is important — but placement matters just as much as ownership. In an emergency, being able to grab an extinguisher within seconds can make all the difference. Whether in a home or business, here’s how to place them correctly:
1. Keep Them Visible and Accessible
A fire extinguisher should never be hidden behind furniture or locked in a cabinet. Mount it on a wall or place it in a bracket where it’s:
Easy to see
Easy to reach without obstacles
At an adult’s eye level or slightly lower
2. Near Fire-Risk Areas
Install extinguishers near (but not directly above) high-risk zones, such as:
Kitchens — ideal for a 2kg or 4kg wet chemical or dry powder extinguisher
Electrical rooms — equip with CO₂ extinguishers to protect sensitive equipment
Workshops/garages — use 4kg or 6kg ABC dry powder extinguishers
Server rooms or computer zones — use 2kg or 5kg CO₂ units
3. By Exit Doors
Place at least one extinguisher near exits. This gives you the option to fight a fire while keeping an escape route behind you.
4. Spread Throughout the Property
In larger homes or businesses, one extinguisher isn’t enough. Ideally:
Extinguishers should be no more than 20 meters apart
Every level or floor should have at least one unit
For warehouses or large commercial spaces, use 9kg extinguishers in multiple zones
5. Wall Mounting vs. Floor Placement
Wall-mounted extinguishers are less likely to be moved or blocked. For 1kg to 6kg models, mount them about 1 meter from the ground. Larger models like 9kg may require floor brackets.
Correct placement of fire extinguishers is about fast access, visibility, and strategic coverage. Whether it’s a 2kg extinguisher in your kitchen, or a 6kg unit near your office exit, location can save lives. Review your layout today — and make safety visible.
