Get The Fire Extinguisher! Thoughts on Where to Locate Them for Maximum Safety

While the number of fire extinguishers required in an area is fire code driven, where to place them is primarily up to the designer or owner. Too often, the architect or building owner places them in the optimum location to minimize the quantity with no real thought for their utility in an emergency. Hence, a common question that arises is where should fire extinguishers be mounted from a safety perspective?