N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.14.63

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 8.370.14.63 - FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Fire extinguisher(s) must be located in the facility, as approved by the state fire marshal or the fire prevention authority with jurisdiction.

A. Facilities must as a minimum have two 2A10BC fire extinguishers:

(1) one extinguisher located in the kitchen or food preparation area;

(2) one extinguisher centrally located in the facility;

(3) all fire extinguishers shall be inspected yearly and recharged as needed; all fire extinguishers must be tagged noting the date of the inspection;

(4) the maximum distance between fire extinguishers shall be 50 feet.

B. Fire extinguishers, alarm systems, automatic detection equipment and other firefighting equipment shall be properly maintained and inspected as recommended by the manufacturer, state fire marshal, or the local fire authority.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.14.63

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024