1926.152(d): Fire Control for Flammable Liquid Storage
Employers must place at least one portable fire extinguisher rated not less than 20-B outside of, but not more than 10 feet from, the door of any room storing more than 60 gallons of flammable liquids, and at least one not less than 25 feet nor more than 75 feet from any outside flammable liquid storage area. Tank trucks and vehicles carrying or dispensing flammable liquids need at least one rated not less than 20-B:C.
Key takeaways
- 1926.152(d) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart F).
- OSHA cited it 17 times in the last 3 years, in 16 inspections, with $38,945 in current penalties.
- Most citations: VA (4), MO (2), MN (2).
- Related part: 1926.152(d)(2) (13 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.152(d) ("Fire control for flammable liquid storage") is one requirement inside 1926.152 Flammable liquids, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart F). 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
(d) Fire control for flammable liquid storage. 17 citations
(1) At least one portable fire extinguisher, having a rating of not less than 20-B units, shall be located outside of, but not more than 10 feet from, the door opening into any room used for storage of more than 60 gallons of flammable liquids.
(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. Open (d)(2) 13 citations
(3) When sprinklers are provided, they shall be installed in accordance with the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13-1969.
(4) At least one portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B:C units shall be provided on all tank trucks or other vehicles used for transporting and/or dispensing flammable liquids. 4 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 | 4 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: VA (4), MO (2), MN (2), IL (1), DE (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 |
| JUAN ORTIZ | WENTZVILLE, MO | $3,572 |
| B&G ROOFING SOLUTIONS LLC | WENTZVILLE, MO | $2,947 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.152(d).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.152(d)(2) 13 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Where must an extinguisher be for an indoor flammable liquid storage room?
Outside of, but not more than 10 feet from, the door of any room used for storage of more than 60 gallons of flammable liquids.
What about outdoor storage areas?
At least one extinguisher rated not less than 20-B must be located not less than 25 feet, nor more than 75 feet, from the storage area.
Do fuel trucks need an extinguisher?
Yes. At least one rated not less than 20-B:C must be on all tank trucks or other vehicles used for transporting and/or dispensing flammable liquids.
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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.