Portable fire extinguishers
ASP written lesson, 10 min read. ASP Domain 4: Fire Prevention and Protection
AI-drafted from the cited rules and fact-checked against them. Study aid, not site-specific safety advice. The official rule controls.
What you'll learn
- Identify who must comply with the portable extinguisher standard and when exemptions apply
- State the maximum travel distance for Class A, B, C and D hazards
- Separate the monthly, annual and 6-year maintenance duties and their records
- Recall hydrostatic test intervals, the exceptions and the testing rules
- Distinguish employee education from training of designated users
What this lesson covers
This lesson covers the OSHA general industry rules for portable fire extinguishers: who must comply, how far employees may have to travel to reach one, how often units are inspected and tested, and what employees must be taught. These numbers and deadlines are heavily tested, and they are the same ones an auditor checks on a walkthrough.
This lesson is included with a pass
Written lessons come with every ASP pass, along with the video lessons, the question bank, mocks and the tutor. $80 per exam or $143 for all three, for 180 days.