How to Measure Travel Distance to Extinguishers?

10/25/2019

Is the travel distance requirement for fire extinguishers in NFPA 10 measured like means of egress travel distance, or "as the crow flies"?

I've seen plans recently that just have a 75-foot radius around an extinguisher proving coverage and wasn't sure if that's the proper way to measure travel distance for extinguishers.

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Jon Hatcher

10/25/2019 10:25:52 am

Here's the definition from NFPA 10 for travel distance "The actual walking distance from any point to the nearest fire extinguisher fulfilling hazard requirements."

NFPAman

10/25/2019 10:28:35 am

The travel distance requirement for fire extinguishers in NFPA 10 are measured along a natural path of travel to the extinguisher. The path an individual would take when responding to a fire event would not typically be "as the crow flies".

Dan Wilder

10/25/2019 10:36:42 am

Look at NFPA 101-15' Section 7.6 - This clearly defines how to measure travel distance (just like the above replies) including path of travel, radius around corners, termination points...

Brian

10/28/2019 11:01:49 am

^^ What they said.

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