Buildings that are primarily office space are equipped with a minimum of one 5 pound ABC extinguisher per floor, usually located in the hallway by the exit. Campus buildings that are primarily laboratory space are provided with a minimum of one 10 pound ABC extinguisher per laboratory suite. These extinguishers may be found in the main lab areas adjacent to the exit. Fire fighting should only be attempted by trained personnel and then only if two additional criteria are met. S queeze or press the handle to release the extinguishing agent.
S weep the extinguisher from side to side at the base of the fire.
For more information about fire safety at CBL, please contact the CBL Safety Coordinator, Linda Morin , at campus extension 253 .