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Herein, how do I calculate how many fire extinguishers I need?
The calculation can be simplified by applying the rule of thumb that one 13A extinguisher covers 200 square metres of floor area. To calculate how many 13A extinguishers are required, divide the floor area by 200, and round up.
Also, how many fire extinguishers are required in a business?
Schools, churches, offices, and hotels are considered light hazard buildings with minimal fire risk. For Class A hazards, each extinguisher must be 2A or larger with a maximum travel distance of 75 feet between extinguishers.
Every state is going to have different regulations about how many fire extinguishers are required in each apartment building. Some may require one in every unit, while others may just say there needs to be one extinguisher for every 2,500 square feet of space.