1910.106(g)(9): Fire Extinguishers at Service Stations
Each service station must have at least one fire extinguisher with a minimum approved classification of 6 B, C. Extinguishers must be placed so one is within 75 feet of each pump, dispenser, underground fill pipe opening, and lubrication or service room.
Key takeaways
- 1910.106(g)(9) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 21 times in the last 3 years, in 21 inspections, with $7,408 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TN (8), CT (6), GA (4).
- Related part: 1910.106(g) Service stations (188 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(9) ("Fire control") is one requirement inside 1910.106 Flammable liquids, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). 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
(9) Fire control. Each service station shall be provided with at least one fire extinguisher having a minimum approved classification of 6 B, C, located so that an extinguisher, will be within 75 feet of each pump, dispenser, underground fill pipe opening, and lubrication or service room. 21 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.106.
Export the list: 21 inspections cited 1910.106(g)(9) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Top states: TN (8), CT (6), GA (4), NC (1), MN (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| PROWOOD, LLC | BRUNSWICK, GA | $3,404 |
| GEORGIA KAOLIN TERMINALS, INC. | SAVANNAH, GA | $2,979 |
| 110516 - NORTHLAND OUTDOOR SOLUTIONS LLC | MANKATO, MN | $270 |
| TOWN OF CORNWALL | CORNWALL, CT | $250 |
| TOWN OF DURHAM | DURHAM, CT | $180 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.106(g)(9).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.106(g) Service stations 188 citations
- 1910.106(g)(3) Dispensing systems 104 citations
- 1910.106(g)(3)(iv) Dispensing units 78 citations
- 1910.106(g)(8) Sources of ignition 58 citations
- 1910.106(g)(3)(iii) Emergency power cutoff 25 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What size fire extinguisher is required at a service station?
At least one with a minimum approved classification of 6 B, C.
How close must an extinguisher be to a pump?
Within 75 feet of each pump, dispenser, underground fill pipe opening, and lubrication or service room.
Is one extinguisher always enough?
At least one is required, but they must be placed so every listed location is within 75 feet of one.
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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 2026-11-01
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.