Whether inspections for portable fire extinguishers can be reduced from monthly to quarterly intervals.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

November 29, 2006

Mr. Daniel J. Roberts
Manager, Industrial Safety
Exelon Nuclear, Exelon Corporation
4300 Winfield Road
Warrenville, IL 60555

Dear Mr. Roberts:

Employee Emergency Plans and Fire Prevention standard;Portable Fire Extinguishers standard; Electrical Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution standard.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

May 10, 1996

 

Standard on Portable Fire Extinguishers; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of an Information Collection (Paperwork) Request

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    65:75316-75317
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. ICR-1218-0238(2000)]

Standard on Portable Fire Extinguishers; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of an Information Collection (Paperwork) Request

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Notice of an opportunity for public comment.

Hydrostatic Testing Provision of the Portable Fire Extinguishers Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's Approval of Information-Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    67:43345-43346
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. ICR-1218-0218(2002)

Hydrostatic Testing Provision of the Portable Fire Extinguishers Standard; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's Approval of Information-Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Request for comment.

 

 

Fire Protection

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    43:60048
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Portable fire extinguishers.

Fire Protection

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    45:60708-10
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Portable fire extinguishers; Revised.

Fire Protection

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    46:24556-8
  • Title:
  • Abstract:
Abstract:
Corrections; relevant to System International units of measurement.