Originally Posted by Second Home:
We do not need the fire extinguisher anymore either . I have one but it is in the basement now. When my fire marshall asked and I told him it was downstairs he said o.k. it is not a requirement anymore but we check them if you have one .
Sounds like your fire inspector is a bit behind in the regs .
Why would you not need a fire extinguisher anymore?
That's an odd regulation.....
Did they say why they changed that regulation? Usually it's due to a better more efficient system of addressing the issue but other than calling 911, what better and more accessible than a fire extinguisher?
Unless of course, you are one of the states required to have a pressurized sprinkler system installed in your home.