![]() ![]() General Information 4.1 The selection, placement and installation of portable fire extinguishers hall follow Massachusetts Regulations and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 10) requirements and is the responsibility of the Department of Facilities with assistance from the EHS Office, as needed. Scope This document covers the minimum requirements for the selection, proper and effective operation and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers at MIT. Insurance carrier requirements (FM Global), the Massachusetts Fire Prevention Regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and the City of Cambridge Fire Prevention Office have established requirements for portable fire extinguishers. Control of small (incipient stage) fires can save lives and prevent property damage. Experience has shown that most fires, when discovered in their early stages, can be successfully controlled by trained personnel using portable fire extinguishers. ![]() ![]() Purpose / Background Fires are a leading cause of accidental death resulting in thousands of injuries and fatalities every year in the U.S. 1 Page #: 1 of 5 Last Reviewed/Update Date: Portable Fire Extinguishers SOP 1.
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