1926.150(c)(1)(iv): Fire Extinguishers on Each Floor
Employers must provide one or more fire extinguishers rated not less than 2A on each floor of a construction project. In multistory buildings, at least one fire extinguisher must be located next to a stairway.
Key takeaways
- 1926.150(c)(1)(iv) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart F).
- OSHA cited it 82 times in the last 3 years, in 82 inspections, with $33,878 in current penalties.
- Most citations: IN (56), OR (12), NC (5).
- Related part: 1926.150(c) Portable firefighting equipment (369 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(iv) is one requirement inside 1926.150 Fire protection, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart F). 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
(iv) One or more fire extinguishers, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided on each floor. In multistory buildings, at least one fire extinguisher shall be located adjacent to stairway. 82 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.150.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 44 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: IN (56), OR (12), NC (5), MA (3), VA (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| EARL GRAY AND SONS INC | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $7,000 |
| CLAYTON PROPERTIES | COLUMBUS, IN | $2,800 |
| DESIGN & BUILD ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS | WHITELAND, IN | $2,800 |
| MTZ FRAMING, LLC | EAST BOSTON, MA | $2,128 |
| GOODFELLAS ELECTRIC COMPANY | JEFFERSONVILLE, IN | $1,600 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.150(c)(1)(iv).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.150(c) Portable firefighting equipment 369 citations
- 1926.150(c)(1) Fire extinguishers and small hose lines 369 citations
- 1926.150(c)(1)(i) 128 citations
- 1926.150(c)(1)(viii) 119 citations
- 1926.150(c)(1)(vi) 40 citations
- 1926.150(c)(1)(ix)
- 1926.150(c)(1)(x)
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Frequently asked questions
What rating must the extinguishers have?
Not less than 2A.
How many extinguishers are needed per floor?
One or more on each floor.
Where must an extinguisher be in a multistory building?
At least one must be located adjacent to a stairway.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.150 (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 2026-10-20
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.