1910.106(d)(7)(i): Fire Extinguishers at Flammable Liquid Storage
Employers must have fire control devices, like small hoses or portable extinguishers, where flammable liquids are stored. At least one 12-B rated extinguisher must be outside, but not more than 10 feet from, the door of a storage room, and at least one must be 10 to 25 feet from any indoor storage area outside a storage room.
Key takeaways
- 1910.106(d)(7)(i) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 13 times in the last 3 years, in 13 inspections, with $13,741 in current penalties.
- Most citations: VA (6), DE (2), NM (1).
- 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)(i) ("Extinguishers") 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
(i) Extinguishers. Suitable fire control devices, such as small hose or portable fire extinguishers, shall be available at locations where flammable liquids are stored. 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.
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.106.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Top states: VA (6), DE (2), NM (1), VT (1), IA (1)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MINERVA CANNA | BERNALILLO, NM | $6,125 |
| A A GIBBS LUMBER CO | STONY CREEK, VA | $3,175 |
| JORDI CONSTRUCTION, LLC | STONY CREEK, VA | $3,175 |
| DLNR DIVISION OF BOATING AND OCEAN RECREATION | HONOLULU, HI | $1,266 |
| BAY COUNTRY SERVICES, LLC | SMYRNA, DE | $0 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.106(d)(7)(i).
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)(7) Fire control 23 citations
- 1910.106(d)(4)(iv) Ventilation 22 citations
- 1910.106(d)(6) Storage outside buildings 22 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Where must an extinguisher be placed for a flammable liquid storage room?
Outside of, but not more than 10 feet from, the door opening into the room.
What rating must the extinguisher have?
Not less than 12-B units.
What about storage areas inside a building but not in a storage room?
At least one extinguisher must be not less than 10 feet, nor more than 25 feet, from the storage area.
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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.