A. Size And Location: A minimum of a 2A-10BC fire extinguisher shall be available within seventy five feet (75') of any portion of the facility used for daycare purposes and located where they will be readily accessible and immediately available in the event of fire, and preferably located along normal paths of travel, including exits from an area. They shall be mounted securely at a height not to exceed five feet (5') to the top of the unit. Extinguishers shall not be obstructed or obscured from view.
B. Fire Extinguisher Inspections: Extinguisher inspections shall be conducted at least monthly by the daycare provider or a daycare employee designated by the daycare provider and shall consist of a check of the following items:
1. Properly mounted in designated place;
2. No obstruction to access or visibility;
3. Operating instructions on nameplate legible and facing outward;
4. Seals and tamper indicators not broken or missing;
5. Determine fullness by weighing or "hefting";
6. Examine for obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage, or clogged nozzle;
7. Pressure gauge reading or indicator in the operable range or position.
Records of such inspections noting the conditions found that require corrective actions, date of the inspection and initials of the person performing the inspection are to be kept on the premises. (Ord. 310 §4, 1988)