NFPA Standard for Portable Extinguishers is NFPA________.

• A. NFPA 54
• B. NFPA 70
• C. NFPA 13
• D. NFPA 10

Answer: (D)

Portable extinguishers are governed by NFPA 10. This standard specifies how to select the right extinguisher for different fire hazards, where and how many to place them so they’re readily reachable, how they should be mounted and labeled, and the required inspection, maintenance, and service to ensure they function when needed. Understanding NFPA 10 helps verify that a building has appropriate extinguishers and that ongoing maintenance is planned. The other standards address different systems: NFPA 54 is the National Fuel Gas Code, NFPA 70 is the National Electrical Code, and NFPA 13 covers sprinkler systems. They don’t establish the requirements for portable extinguishers, so NFPA 10 is the correct reference.