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Revised for 1998, this important NFPA standard covers criteria for every aspect of portable fire extinguisher use, including suggested distribution and placement...required maintenance...proper operation...timely inspection and testing...and safe recharging. You?ll get the full requirements for extinguishers used to combat A, B, C, and D-class fires, plus?

--Information on specific hazard applications, including new criteria for cooking grease fires
--Hydrostatic testing intervals for different types of extinguishers, plus test pressures, equipment, and procedures
New requirements for Halon alternative chemicals
Seven appendices packed with examples and advice about extinguisher operation, corrective actions, and more!