Why fire extinguishers cannot be put on the floor
Fire extinguishers cannot be put on the floor as they have a risk of toppling over and injuring a person. In the Singapore Standard’s Clause 1.7.7, it is mentioned that free standing fire extinguishers may be placed on shelves or on the floor if these fire extinguishers are designed for such form of placement on appropriately designed support to prevent accidental dislodgement.
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