Are portable fire extinguishers required on each floor of a tipple?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only in certain areas
• D. Not specified

Answer: (A)

Fires in a tipple can start on any level, and access to a firefighting tool needs to be immediate to stop a small ignition from growing. Coal dust, electrical equipment, and flammable lubricants all create scenarios where a fire could begin suddenly and spread quickly through stairs, conveyors, and other levels. Having a portable fire extinguisher on every floor ensures that a worker can grab help right where the fire starts or where smoke makes it hard to reach other areas. In mine settings, these extinguishers are commonly of a multipurpose type (ABC) so they can handle the main hazards you might encounter, and they should be maintained and readily accessible.

So, portable fire extinguishers are required on each floor.