NFPA 10:2026

Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Units. Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. 2.2 NFPA Publications. 2.3 Other Publications. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections. Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. 3.3 General Definitions. 3.4 Fire Extinguisher Definitions. Chapter 4 General Requirements 4.1 Listing and Labeling. 4.2 Identification of Contents. 4.3 Instruction Manual. 4.4 Obsolete Fire Extinguishers. Chapter 5 Selection of Portable Fire Extinguishers 5.1 General Requirements. 5.2 Classifications of Fires. 5.3 Extinguisher Classification System. 5.4 Classification of Hazards. 5.5 Selection of Fire Extinguishers. Chapter 6 Installation 6.1 General. 6.2 Installations for Class A Hazards. 6.3 Installations for Class B Hazards. 6.4 Installations for Class C Hazards. 6.5 Installations for Class D Hazards. 6.6 Installations for Class K Hazards. 6.7 Solid-Fuel Cooking Appliances. Chapter 7 Inspection, Maintenance, and Recharging 7.1 General. 7.2 Inspection. 7.3 Extinguisher Maintenance. 7.4 Carbon Dioxide Hose Assembly Conductivity Test. 7.5 Hose Station Maintenance. 7.6 Electronic Monitoring System Maintenance. 7.7 Maintenance of Wheeled Extinguisher Hoses and Regulators. 7.8 Extinguisher Recharging and Extinguishing Agents. 7.9 Pressure Gauges. 7.10 Cabinets. 7.11 Maintenance of Signage. 7.12 Prohibition on Uses of Extinguishers and Conversion of Fire Extinguisher Types. 7.13 Maintenance and Recharge Service Collar. 7.14 Weight Scales. Chapter 8 Hydrostatic Testing 8.1 General. 8.2 Test Equipment. 8.3 Frequency. 8.4 Extinguisher Examination. 8.5 Testing Procedures. 8.6 Test Pressures. 8.7 Recording of Hydrostatic Tests. 8.8 Condemning Extinguishers. Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B Recommended Markings to Indicate Extinguisher Suitability According to Class of Fire Annex C Fire Extinguisher Selection Annex D Operation and Use Annex E Distribution Annex F Selection of Residential Fire-Extinguishing Equipment Annex G Extinguisher Classification and Rating System Annex H Conditions of Selection Annex I Maintenance Procedures Annex J Typical Specification of Equipment Capable of Producing Dry Air Annex K Informational References

The provisions of this standard apply to the selec‐tion, installation, inspection, maintenance, recharging, and testing of portable fire extinguishers and Class D extinguishing agents.