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B. Fire Safety Equipment

B. Fire Safety Equipment

1. Fire Extinguishers

  1. Each lab will be equipped with a fire extinguisher capable of extinguishing the type of fire that may be generated by the materials used in the lab.
  2. All fire extinguishers will be inspected annually by an outside vendor under contract with Facilities Management.
  3. The Chemical Hygiene Officer is responsible for ensuring that fire extinguisher(s) are present and receive a quarterly inspection. (Section IX, Part B).
  4. Report missing, discharged, or malfunctioning extinguishers to Facilities Management immediately after discovery.

2. Other fire protection equipment such as exhaust fire dampers are to be maintained and inspected by Facilities Management.

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