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. Posted anonymously for discussion. Discuss This | Submit Your Question | Subscribe
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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."
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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".
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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...
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Brian
10/28/2019 11:01:49 am
^^ What they said.
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