FC 2005 — Portable Fire Extinguishers

Section FC 2005: Portable Fire Extinguishers

2005.1 General. Portable fire extinguishers suitable for flammable or combustible liquid and electrical-type fires shall be provided as set forth in FC 2005.2 through 2005.7, and 906. Portable fire extinguishers required by this section shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with FC 906. 2005.2 Towing vehicles. Vehicles used for towing aircraft shall be equipped with a minimum of one listed portable fire extinguisher complying with the requirements of FC 906 and having a minimum rating of 20-B:C. 2005.3 Welding apparatus. Welding apparatus shall be equipped with a minimum of one listed portable fire extinguisher complying with the requirements of FC 906 and having a minimum rating of 2-A:20-B:C. 2005.4 Aircraft-fueling vehicles. Aircraft-fueling vehicles shall be equipped with a minimum of two listed portable fire extinguishers complying with the requirements of FC 906, each having a minimum rating of 20-B:C. A portable fire extinguisher shall be readily accessible from either side of the vehicle. 2005.5 Hydrant-fueling vehicles. Hydrant-fueling vehicles shall be equipped with a minimum of one listed portable fire extinguisher complying with the requirements of FC 906, and having a minimum rating of 20-B:C. 2005.6 Fuel-dispensing stations. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided as follows: 1. Where the open-hose discharge capacity of the fueling system is not more than 200 gallons per minute (13 L/s), a minimum of two listed portable fire extinguishers complying with the requirements of FC 906 and having a minimum rating of 20-B:C shall be provided. 2. Where the open-hose discharge capacity of the fueling system is more than 200 gallons per minute (13 L/s) but not more than 350 gallons per minute (22 L/s), a minimum of one listed wheeled portable fire extinguisher complying with the requirements of FC 906 and having a minimum rating of 80-B:C, and a minimum agent capacity of 125 pounds (57 kg), shall be provided. 3. Where the open-hose discharge capacity of the fueling system is more than 350 gallons per minute (22 L/s), a minimum of two listed wheeled portable fire extinguishers complying with the requirements of FC 906 and having a minimum rating of 80-B:C each, and a minimum agent capacity of 125 pounds (57 kg) of each, shall be provided. 2005.6.1 Location of portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers at aircraft fuel-dispensing stations shall be located such that pumps or dispensers are not more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) from one such extinguisher. 2005.7 Fire extinguisher access. Portable fire extinguishers required by this chapter shall be accessible at all times. Where necessary, provisions shall be made to clear accumulations of snow, ice and other forms of weather-related obstructions. 2005.7.1 Cabinets. Cabinets and enclosed compartments used to house portable fire extinguishers shall be clearly marked with the words "FIRE EXTINGUISHER" in letters at least 2 inches (51 mm) high. Cabinets and compartments shall be readily accessible at all times.