1926.150(c)(1)(vi): Extinguisher Near Flammable Liquids
Employers must provide a fire extinguisher rated not less than 10B within 50 feet of wherever more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds of flammable gas are being used on the jobsite. This does not apply to the integral fuel tanks of motor vehicles.
Key takeaways
- 1926.150(c)(1)(vi) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart F).
- OSHA cited it 40 times in the last 3 years, in 40 inspections, with $94,901 in current penalties.
- Most citations: NC (13), SC (6), MA (4).
- 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)(vi) 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
(vi) A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 10B, shall be provided within 50 feet of wherever more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds of flammable gas are being used on the jobsite. This requirement does not apply to the integral fuel tanks of motor vehicles. 40 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 | 3 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 17 |
Top states: NC (13), SC (6), MA (4), PA (3), DE (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| MIGUEL NUNEZ | DOVER, DE | $35,488 |
| ROAD CONTRACTOR CORP | MIDDLETOWN, DE | $12,676 |
| LEAD BUILDERS INC | PORT HUENEME, CA | $4,727 |
| SMILE CONSTRUCTION INC. | CHICAGO, IL | $4,688 |
| BILLMANS COOL ROOFING COMPANY INC. | PORT HUENEME, CA | $4,502 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.150(c)(1)(vi).
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)(iv) 82 citations
- 1926.150(c)(1)(ix)
- 1926.150(c)(1)(x)
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Frequently asked questions
When is a 10B extinguisher required nearby?
Wherever more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds of flammable gas are being used on the jobsite.
How close must it be?
Within 50 feet.
Does a vehicle's fuel tank count?
No. The requirement does not apply to the integral fuel tanks of motor vehicles.
About this page
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 2026-10-19
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.