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29 CFR 1910.160: Fixed extinguishing systems, general

Subpart L—Fire Protection

145citations since 2015
117employers cited
66%serious, willful or repeat
$0median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1910.160 145 times since 2015, against 117 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $247,092 at their current amounts.

Citations per year

The parts of the rule cited most

1910.160(b)(6) · 94 citations

(6) The employer shall assure that fixed systems are inspected annually by a person knowledgeable in the design and function of the system to assure that the system is maintained in good operating condition.

1910.160(b)(10) · 19 citations

(10) The employer shall train employees designated to inspect, maintain, operate, or repair fixed extinguishing systems and annually review their training to keep them up-to-date in the functions they are to perform.

1910.160(b)(7) · 11 citations

(7) The employer shall assure that the weight and pressure of refillable containers is checked at least semi-annually. If the container shows a loss in net content or weight of more than 5 percent, or a loss in pressure of more than 10 percent, it shall be subjected to maintenance.

1910.160(b)(9) · 7 citations

(9) The employer shall assure that inspection and maintenance dates are recorded on the container, on a tag attached to the container, or in a central location. A record of the last semi-annual check shall be maintained until the container is checked again or for the life of the container, whichever is less.

1910.160(b)(2) · 5 citations

(2) If for any reason a fixed extinguishing system becomes inoperable, the employer shall notify employees and take the necessary temporary precautions to assure their safety until the system is restored to operating order. Any defects or impairments shall be properly corrected by trained personnel.

1910.160(b)(5) · 4 citations

(5) The employer shall post hazard warning or caution signs at the entrance to, and inside of, areas protected by fixed extinguishing systems which use agents in concentrations known to be hazardous to employee safety and health.

1910.160(b)(1) · 1 citations

(b) General requirements. (1) Fixed extinguishing system components and agents shall be designed and approved for use on the specific fire hazards they are expected to control or extinguish.

1910.160(b)(12) · 1 citations

(12) The employer shall assure that systems installed in the presence of corrosive atmospheres are constructed of non-corrosive material or otherwise protected against corrosion.

Industries cited most

  • Educational Services 40
  • Accommodation and Food Services 32
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) 18
  • Manufacturing 16
  • Public Administration 16
  • Utilities 5

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