fire extinquisher

mobow · 03-25-2011, 04:13 PM

Is there a minimum standard for a fire extinquisher? Will a five pound ABC class be enough?

The Giggler · 03-25-2011, 04:24 PM

We've always gotten by with a 5#er.

smoke-n-my-i's · 03-25-2011, 04:44 PM

Same here, 5#ABC. Without looking, I believe that is what KCBS requires.

Slamdunkpro · 03-25-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by smoke-n-my-i's

Same here, 5#ABC. Without looking, I believe that is what KCBS requires.

KCBS Rule #4 only specifies "A fire extinguisher shall be near all cooking devices." No mention of class or weight. Local codes might be more specific.

Ford · 03-25-2011, 06:21 PM

5 lb abc works in every state I've visited. But you will need a current (past 12 months) inspection tag in most places. In fl you need qan fl tag. Usually there's a guy folowing the inspector selling inspected extinguishers. With budget cuts look for more of this.

CBQ · 03-25-2011, 08:12 PM

Ya, the inspection process is they look at the pressure gauge and then put a sticker on it. I'm sure that makes it much safe.

mobow · 03-25-2011, 09:18 PM

thanx everyone. I will get me a fire extinquisher and I think I now have everything I need. Until I find somthing else I need.

butt head · 03-25-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford

5 lb abc works in every state I've visited. But you will need a current (past 12 months) inspection tag in most places. In fl you need qan fl tag. Usually there's a guy folowing the inspector selling inspected extinguishers. With budget cuts look for more of this.

don't pay, you are not requierd to have that inspected. when was the last time you had your home extinguisher inspected ?

butt head · 03-25-2011, 09:46 PM

they came around at wildwood nj last year and tried that. I am a fire sprinkler inspector by trade and am licenced to inspect extinguishers too. i told the fire marshal he could inspect mine once he showed me his license, he walked away.

Ford · 03-25-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by butt head

don't pay, you are not requierd to have that inspected. when was the last time you had your home extinguisher inspected ?

You can not compete withoutit. The organizer will not accept your entry at turn in and wil not pay you if the fire marshall says you can't compete. It's usually right on the entry form.

butt head · 03-26-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ford

You can not compete withoutit. The organizer will not accept your entry at turn in and wil not pay you if the fire marshall says you can't compete. It's usually right on the entry form.

thats true but they can't make you pay for a bogus inspection. if you have a 5lb abc thats all you are requierd to have it do's not need a tag.

QansasjayhawQ · 03-27-2011, 02:01 AM

We simply take the fire extinguisher out of the kitchen where my wife's day care used to happen . . . and bring it to the competitions.

I agree - as long as it's up to date with it's inspection it should be just fine.

smokeyw · 03-27-2011, 09:33 AM

I agree with you. However, the contest can impose any rules they want and disqualify anyone not following them.

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Originally Posted by butt head

thats true but they can't make you pay for a bogus inspection. if you have a 5lb abc thats all you are requierd to have it do's not need a tag.

thillin · 03-27-2011, 09:46 AM

Texas must be more laid back. I've never had a fire marshal check me. Not sure if it's a KCBS thing or location. I don't remember them even checking for fire extinquishers last year in Bedford. But in IBCA, never been checked.

I think it's another KCBS grey area if an event trys to enforce an inspection tag, and it's not mentioned in the KCBS rules as being needed.

butt head · 03-27-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by smokeyw

I agree with you. However, the contest can impose any rules they want and disqualify anyone not following them.

only if you are informed before hand that it must be inspected

03-25-2011, 04:13 PM	#1
mobow is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-11-09 Location: Marshall MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	fire extinquisher Is there a minimum standard for a fire extinquisher? Will a five pound ABC class be enough? __________________ WSM 22.5, MCBJ, In The Key Of Que Last edited by mobow; 03-25-2011 at 04:16 PM.. Reason: re-word question

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The Giggler is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-31-07 Location: Boston, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We've always gotten by with a 5#er. __________________ Mike C. Competitive Cook-Contest Organizer-Promoter of Smoke and Fire Boston Hills BBQ Fest www.bostonhillsbbqfest.com PROUD to support Great Lakes BBQ Supply - www.greatlakesbbqsupply.com

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smoke-n-my-i's is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-27-07 Location: Hillsborough, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Same here, 5#ABC. Without looking, I believe that is what KCBS requires. __________________ KCBS Member Smoke-N-My-I's Competition BBQ Team 2 Chargriller SuperPros with SFB's(retired) 2 UGLY drum smokers Weber 22 1/2" & 18 1/2" Kettle Super fast RED Thermapen Screaming fast ORANGE Thermapen KCBS Certified Table Captain

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CBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-11-09 Location: Cumberland, RI Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Ya, the inspection process is they look at the pressure gauge and then put a sticker on it. I'm sure that makes it much safe. __________________ Chris ZBQ Competition BBQ Team, Rhode Island "The Most Dangerous Team in BBQ" - Jon Vallone www.teamzbq.com KCBS, KCBS CBJ, NEBS

03-25-2011, 09:18 PM	#7
mobow is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-11-09 Location: Marshall MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	thanx everyone. I will get me a fire extinquisher and I think I now have everything I need. Until I find somthing else I need. __________________ WSM 22.5, MCBJ, In The Key Of Que

03-25-2011, 06:21 PM	#5
Ford is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-14-07 Location: Lakeland Florida Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	5 lb abc works in every state I've visited. But you will need a current (past 12 months) inspection tag in most places. In fl you need qan fl tag. Usually there's a guy folowing the inspector selling inspected extinguishers. With budget cuts look for more of this.

03-25-2011, 09:46 PM	#9
butt head is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-29-06 Location: norristown, pa. 30 miles west of philadelphia Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	they came around at wildwood nj last year and tried that. I am a fire sprinkler inspector by trade and am licenced to inspect extinguishers too. i told the fire marshal he could inspect mine once he showed me his license, he walked away. __________________ John, Butt Head BBQ Team- No IQ required meadow creek ts250- w/ 42 chicken cooker

03-27-2011, 02:01 AM	#12
QansasjayhawQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-21-06 Location: Lawrence, Kansas - The Great American Outback Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	We simply take the fire extinguisher out of the kitchen where my wife's day care used to happen . . . and bring it to the competitions. I agree - as long as it's up to date with it's inspection it should be just fine. __________________ We should be too big to take offense and too noble to give it. - Abraham Lincoln ------- One Moocow UDS! (Thanks, Shane!) http://www.moocowbbq.com/ Two Weber 22.5" kettles One Brinkmann Smoke'N PitMaster Deluxe One LARGE WSM! (special black glossy finish) w/Stoker! WooHoo! KCBS Member/KCBS Master CBJ #24295 Expect nothing - be ready for anything.

03-27-2011, 09:46 AM	#14
thillin somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-21-04 Location: Keller, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Texas must be more laid back. I've never had a fire marshal check me. Not sure if it's a KCBS thing or location. I don't remember them even checking for fire extinquishers last year in Bedford. But in IBCA, never been checked. I think it's another KCBS grey area if an event trys to enforce an inspection tag, and it's not mentioned in the KCBS rules as being needed. __________________ Med Spicewine-adopted 3/13/10 *CL Score* 2 Large BGEs(pimped out w/Thirdeye Eggcessories)-hatched 6/4/07 & 4/20/11 Med BGE-adopted 2/2/08 *CL Score* -SOLD Mini BGE-adopted 1/31/08 *CL Score* Traeger 075-adopted 12/3/11 CL Score Weber 1 touch *CL Score* Weber Spirit 500 *CL Score* Weber Smokey Joe Silver *CL Score* BLUE & RED Thermapens Klose 20x42-SOLD Paddlin Pigs BBQ Ty

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