Florida Fire Code 45-01-4: Extinguisher not mounted/installed properly

Overview

Fire code 45-01-4 (Extinguisher not mounted/installed properly) is a Fire Extinguishing Equipment citation with 341 citations across Florida food establishments. An improperly mounted fire extinguisher may fall, become damaged, or be difficult to locate and grab quickly during a fire emergency.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records and Florida fire safety statutes.

Legal reference: 509.032(2)(d) FS

What the Code Says

45-01-4 — Extinguisher not mounted/installed properly

Portable fire extinguisher is not properly mounted on a wall bracket or in an approved cabinet at the designated height and location per NFPA 10 standards.

— Florida Statutes & Administrative Code, DBPR Fire Safety Reporting

Fire Safety Risk

An improperly mounted fire extinguisher may fall, become damaged, or be difficult to locate and grab quickly during a fire emergency. Seconds matter when a kitchen grease fire or electrical fire breaks out — a fire extinguisher that is on the floor, leaning against a wall, or not in its designated bracket can delay response and allow a small fire to grow out of control.

Legal Requirements

All portable fire extinguishers must be mounted on wall brackets, in approved cabinets, or on approved stands at the proper height (generally with the handle no more than 5 feet above the floor for units up to 40 lbs, per NFPA 10). Extinguishers must be installed in their designated locations, clearly visible, and readily accessible at all times.

Legal Basis

509.032(2)(d) FS — The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification.

— 509.032(2)(d) FS

Most Citations by County

Florida counties with the most fire code 45-01-4 citations

County	Citations
Dade County	100
Orange County	47
Escambia County	39
Broward County	16
Duval County	14

Recently Cited Facilities

References

• Florida State Fire Marshal
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Florida DBPR Division of Hotels & Restaurants
• Florida Statutes Chapter 509

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florida fire code 45-01-4?

Florida fire code 45-01-4 (Extinguisher not mounted/installed properly) falls under the Fire Extinguishing Equipment category. Portable fire extinguisher is not properly mounted on a wall bracket or in an approved cabinet at the designated height and location per NFPA 10 standards.

Why is fire code 45-01-4 (Extinguisher not mounted/installed properly) dangerous?

An improperly mounted fire extinguisher may fall, become damaged, or be difficult to locate and grab quickly during a fire emergency. Seconds matter when a kitchen grease fire or electrical fire breaks out — a fire extinguisher that is on the floor, leaning against a wall, or not in its designated bracket can delay response and allow a small fire to grow out of control.

What are the requirements for fire code 45-01-4?

All portable fire extinguishers must be mounted on wall brackets, in approved cabinets, or on approved stands at the proper height (generally with the handle no more than 5 feet above the floor for units up to 40 lbs, per NFPA 10). Extinguishers must be installed in their designated locations, clearly visible, and readily accessible at all times.

How common is fire code 45-01-4 in Florida?

Fire code 45-01-4 (Extinguisher not mounted/installed properly) has been cited 341 times across Florida food establishments. In the past 12 months, there have been 0 citations.

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