fireguy said:
1A10BC is 2.5 pounds, pretty small. Does not meet NFPA 10-2013 edition, if that is the standard in your area. Mr Geran, nice and very well written article.
The 1a10bc is in each unit, plus the unit should have a fire sprinkler system
1. In Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R-1, R-2, R-4 and S occupancies.
Exception: In Group R-2 occupancies, portable fire extinguishers shall be required only in locations specified in Items 2 through 6 where each dwelling unit is provided with a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 1-A:10-B:C.
2. Within 30 feet (9144 mm) of commercial cooking equipment.
3. In areas where flammable or combustible liquids are stored, used or dispensed.
4. On each floor of structures under construction, except Group R-3 occupancies, in accordance with Section 3315.1 of the International Fire Code.
5. Where required by the International Fire Code sections indicated in Table 906.1.
6. Special-hazard areas, including but not limited to laboratories, computer rooms and generator rooms, where required by the fire code official.