How many fire extinguishers should I have in my business?
A fire extinguisher with a rating of 2A:10B:C or larger must be provided for each 3,000 square feet of floor area or portion thereof. There must be at least one fire extinguisher for each floor level. Fire extinguishers in businesses and apartments are required to be serviced by a licensed company annually.

Show All Answers

1. Where are the fire stations located in Manhattan?
2. What is the ISO rating in Manhattan?
3. How do I obtain a burn permit?
4. Can I burn leaves or brush in my yard?
5. How many fire extinguishers should I have in an apartment house?
6. How many fire extinguishers should I have in my business?
7. Where do I get my fire extinguisher serviced?
8. What do I do after a fire has occurred?
9. How does my club or organization arrange a tour of the fire station?
10. How can I schedule a fire prevention presentation for my organization or group?
11. What is the Rescue Alert program?
12. How often should I replace batteries in my smoke detectors?
13. Where should I place my smoke detectors?
14. Does the Manhattan Fire Department offer CPR, AED or First Aid training?
15. Does the Fire Department fill swimming pools?
16. Who do I call if I'm planning to test fire alarms at my business?
17. How can I report fire hydrant problems?
18. My carbon monoxide detector is showing alarm, but I cannot see any problem. What should I do?
19. Why does my smoke detector make a short chirping sound every few minutes?