1926.152(g)(11): Fire Extinguishers at Fueling Areas
Each service or fueling area must have at least one fire extinguisher rated not less than 20-B:C, placed so one is within 75 feet of each pump, dispenser, underground fill pipe opening, and lubrication or service area.
Key takeaways
- 1926.152(g)(11) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart F).
- OSHA cited it 4 times in the last 3 years, in 4 inspections, with $8,533 in current penalties.
- 1 death is linked to inspections that cited this rule.
- Related part: 1926.152(g) Service and refueling areas (14 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.152(g)(11) 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
(11) Each service or fueling area shall be provided with at least one fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B:C located so that an extinguisher will be within 75 feet of each pump, dispenser, underground fill pipe opening, and lubrication or service area. 4 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.152.
Injuries linked to this rule
1 death is linked to inspections where OSHA cited 1926.152(g)(11).
At 1:30 p.m. on January 9, 2025, Employee #1 was working as a construction laborer for a civil engineering firm and was refueling gas canisters. A coworkerwas operating a Link Belt 250X4 LF hydraulic excavator on the transfer barge during a dredging operation. Employee #1…
Where and how often it was cited
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1926.152(g)(11).
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.152(g) Service and refueling areas 14 citations
- 1926.152(g)(2)
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Frequently asked questions
What rating must a fueling area extinguisher have?
Not less than 20-B:C.
How close must the extinguisher be?
Within 75 feet of each pump, dispenser, underground fill pipe opening, and lubrication or service area.
How many extinguishers are required?
At least one, located to meet the 75 foot distance.
About this page
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 2026-10-19
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.