Fire Extinguishers for your Small Restaurant in NYC?
A simple guide for NYC restaurant owners to stay FDNY compliant and avoid fines.
Running a restaurant in New York City means managing more than menus — it means meeting strict FDNY fire safety standards. Whether you run a coffee shop, pizzeria, or a full-service kitchen, fire extinguishers are one of the first things inspectors check.
Choosing the right extinguisher type depends on your cooking equipment, grease load, and occupancy classification. Most small restaurants need a combination of Class K extinguishers for kitchen areas and ABC extinguishers for the dining, prep, or office spaces.
At Master Fire Prevention, we specialize in helping NYC restaurants select, install, tag, and service the correct extinguishers for FDNY inspection — ensuring your business stays safe and open.
Top Questions Small Restaurant Owners Ask:
• What type of extinguisher do I need near my deep fryer?
• Can I use an ABC extinguisher in the kitchen?
• How often do extinguishers need to be inspected or replaced?
• What happens if the tag is missing during inspection?
• Can Master Fire handle both extinguishers and suppression systems?
Choosing the right extinguisher type depends on your cooking equipment, grease load, and occupancy classification. Most small restaurants need a combination of Class K extinguishers for kitchen areas and ABC extinguishers for the dining, prep, or office spaces.
At Master Fire Prevention, we specialize in helping NYC restaurants select, install, tag, and service the correct extinguishers for FDNY inspection — ensuring your business stays safe and open.
Top Questions Small Restaurant Owners Ask:
• What type of extinguisher do I need near my deep fryer?
• Can I use an ABC extinguisher in the kitchen?
• How often do extinguishers need to be inspected or replaced?
• What happens if the tag is missing during inspection?
• Can Master Fire handle both extinguishers and suppression systems?
FDNY Local Law 26 and NFPA 10 specify that all commercial kitchens must maintain at least one Class K extinguisher within 30 feet of any cooking appliance using grease, oils, or solid fuels.
Dining rooms and hallways typically require ABC dry chemical extinguishers, which can handle trash, electrical, or light combustible fires. These extinguishers must be mounted, tagged, and tested annually by a licensed NYC company.
Master Fire Prevention performs on-site surveys to calculate coverage, mounting height, and placement according to FDNY rules — ensuring your tags, seals, and logs are always inspection-ready.
This short video explains how FDNY fire codes apply to restaurant extinguishers and how Master Fire helps you stay compliant:
Dining rooms and hallways typically require ABC dry chemical extinguishers, which can handle trash, electrical, or light combustible fires. These extinguishers must be mounted, tagged, and tested annually by a licensed NYC company.
Master Fire Prevention performs on-site surveys to calculate coverage, mounting height, and placement according to FDNY rules — ensuring your tags, seals, and logs are always inspection-ready.
This short video explains how FDNY fire codes apply to restaurant extinguishers and how Master Fire helps you stay compliant:
Proper labeling and placement are as important as the extinguisher itself. FDNY inspectors will check visibility, tags, and whether employees know how to use each extinguisher.
Master Fire provides employee training, inspection logs, and ongoing maintenance for all types of extinguishers — including CO₂, clean agent, and water mist systems used in delicate environments.
For small restaurant owners, a single missed inspection or expired tag can mean a costly violation. Partnering with Master Fire ensures peace of mind and full documentation for every visit.
Master Fire provides employee training, inspection logs, and ongoing maintenance for all types of extinguishers — including CO₂, clean agent, and water mist systems used in delicate environments.
For small restaurant owners, a single missed inspection or expired tag can mean a costly violation. Partnering with Master Fire ensures peace of mind and full documentation for every visit.
Master Fire has helped restaurants across the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn pass FDNY inspections with confidence. Whether you operate a small deli in Astoria, a café in SoHo, or a pizza shop in Throgs Neck, our team will help you select, install, and maintain the right extinguishers — without overpaying or risking violations.
Master Fire Prevention Systems, Inc.
175 East 172nd Street, Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 828-6424
masterfireprevention.com
Master Fire Prevention Systems, Inc.
175 East 172nd Street, Bronx, NY 10457
(718) 828-6424
masterfireprevention.com
