Which standard covers fire extinguishers?

The standard that covers fire extinguishers is NFPA 10. This standard provides comprehensive guidelines for the selection, installation, inspection, maintenance, and testing of portable fire extinguishers. It establishes the minimum requirements needed to ensure that fire extinguishers are readily available, in proper working order, and adequate to meet various fire protection needs across different types of occupancies.

In contrast, NFPA 25 pertains specifically to the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems, such as sprinklers. NFPA 72 lays out the guidelines for fire alarm and signaling systems, focusing on the operational integrity and maintenance of these systems. NFPA 70, known as the National Electrical Code (NEC), focuses on electrical installations and safety, not fire extinguishers. Each of these standards serves a different purpose in fire safety, but NFPA 10 specifically addresses the requirements related to fire extinguishers.