Notification of the Ministry of Industry Re : Fire protection
and prevention in the factory B.E. 2552 Section 9
Law Regulation
Each portable fire extinguisher shall be installed within 20
meters distance and the top must not be higher than 1.50
meters from floor. There must be the clearly sign or
symbol, not obstructed and can be taken out for use with
ease.
Law Title
Ministerial Regulation on the Prescribing of standard for
administration and management of Occupational safety
,health and environment relating to protection and
prevention of fire B.E. 2012 Article 13
Law Regulation
The employer shall provide portable fire extinguishers as
following (4) (b) the installation or placement of fire
extinguishers must be stable condition, clearly seen and
can be taken out for use easily and quickly.
Findings
Not all fire extinguishers are properly mounted or securely
placed throughout the facility
There was no fire extinguisher placed at the defined area
on 2nd floor of canteen building where used as temporarily
store.