1926.152(d)(2): Extinguishers at Outdoor Flammable Liquid Storage
At least one portable fire extinguisher rated not less than 20-B must be located not less than 25 feet, nor more than 75 feet, from any outdoor flammable liquid storage area.
Key takeaways
- 1926.152(d)(2) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart F).
- OSHA cited it 13 times in the last 3 years, in 13 inspections, with $30,953 in current penalties.
- Most citations: VA (3), MN (2), DE (1).
- Related part: 1926.152(d) Fire control for flammable liquid storage (17 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.152(d)(2) is one requirement inside 1926.152 Flammable liquids, 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
(2) At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B units shall be located not less than 25 feet, nor more than 75 feet, from any flammable liquid storage area located outside. 13 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.152.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Top states: VA (3), MN (2), DE (1), PA (1), WV (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| P. S. BRUCKEL, INC. | DOVER, DE | $9,680 |
| SUMMIT GENERAL CONTRACTORS, INC. | DADE CITY, FL | $6,620 |
| MARK A. MONDO BUILDING & EXCAVATING INC. | MINERAL WELLS, WV | $4,000 |
| ADV ROOFING, LLC | EL PASO, TX | $2,765 |
| JOSEPH W. DAVIS, INC. | CONSHOHOCKEN, PA | $2,000 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
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Frequently asked questions
What extinguisher rating is required near outdoor flammable storage?
Not less than 20-B units.
How far from the storage area must it be?
Not less than 25 feet, nor more than 75 feet.
How many extinguishers are needed?
At least one.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.152 (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.