1910.106(d)(7): Fire Control in Flammable Liquid Storage
Employers must keep suitable fire control devices where flammable liquids are stored, including at least one 12-B extinguisher outside and not more than 10 feet from a storage room door, and one not less than 10 nor more than 25 feet from an inside storage area outside a storage room. Sprinklers must meet 1910.159, open flames and smoking are banned in storage areas, and water-reactive materials may not share the room.
Key takeaways
- 1910.106(d)(7) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 23 times in the last 3 years, in 22 inspections, with $37,264 in current penalties.
- Most citations: VA (6), DE (3), PA (2).
- Related part: 1910.106(d) Container and portable tank storage (357 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7) ("Fire control") is one requirement inside 1910.106 Flammable liquids, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). It includes 4 sub-paragraphs. The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(7) Fire control — 23 citations
(i) Extinguishers. Suitable fire control devices, such as small hose or portable fire extinguishers, shall be available at locations where flammable liquids are stored. Open (d)(7)(i) 13 citations
(a) At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 12-B units shall be located outside of, but not more than 10 feet from, the door opening into any room used for storage.
(b) At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 12-B units must be located not less than 10 feet, nor more than 25 feet, from any Category 1, 2, or 3 flammable liquid storage area located outside of a storage room but inside a building.
(ii) Sprinklers. When sprinklers are provided, they shall be installed in accordance with § 1910.159.
(iii) Open flames and smoking. Open flames and smoking shall not be permitted in flammable liquid storage areas. 7 citations
(iv) Water reactive materials. Materials which will react with water shall not be stored in the same room with flammable liquids. Open (d)(7)(iv) 3 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.106.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Top states: VA (6), DE (3), PA (2), NM (1), WI (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MINERVA CANNA | BERNALILLO, NM | $6,125 |
| ACTON TECHNOLOGIES, INC | PITTSTON, PA | $5,200 |
| L&L FABRICATION INC | DOUGLAS, WY | $4,070 |
| KENNETH DUGENSKE | WAUPACA, WI | $3,225 |
| A A GIBBS LUMBER CO | STONY CREEK, VA | $3,175 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Storage of water-reactive materials with flammable or combustible liquids in the same room or area. (2003-04-25)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.106(d) Container and portable tank storage 357 citations
- 1910.106(d)(2) Design, construction, and capacity of containers 125 citations
- 1910.106(d)(2)(i) General 83 citations
- 1910.106(d)(4) Design and construction of inside storage rooms 67 citations
- 1910.106(d)(3) Design, construction, and capacity of storage cabinets 65 citations
- 1910.106(d)(3)(ii) Fire resistance 59 citations
- 1910.106(d)(5) Storage inside building 55 citations
- 1910.106(d)(2)(iii) Size 39 citations
- 1910.106(d)(4)(i) Construction 26 citations
- 1910.106(d)(4)(iv) Ventilation 22 citations
- 1910.106(d)(6) Storage outside buildings 22 citations
- 1910.106(d)(5)(i) Egress 20 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Where must an extinguisher be placed for a flammable liquid storage room?
At least one 12-B extinguisher outside the room, not more than 10 feet from the door opening.
Is smoking allowed in flammable liquid storage areas?
No. Open flames and smoking shall not be permitted.
Can water-reactive materials be stored with flammable liquids?
No. They shall not be stored in the same room with flammable liquids.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.106 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-21
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.