Fire extinguisher requirements in multi-family

I recently bought a multi-family building and the prior owner had a number of fire extinguishers hung up in the cellar. None seem to have any inspection tags on them. I understand that I need an inspected /tagged unit outside the furnace room but wondered if there were requirements (size, inspection tagging, placement, etc.) for them in other parts of the building? Thanks as always….

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in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 3 years and 8 months ago

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allinone | 3 years and 8 months ago

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I just had my annual (?) inspection by FDNY for my 3 family. They find exactly one thing to ding me for every year. This time it was fire extinguishers. I believe you need an ABC extinguisher outside the boiler room, not certain of size. It must EITHER be a year old or inspected. So you can either pay to have it tagged as inspected OR buy a new one every year. I’m planning to buy a new one every year and spread the other ones around the house (as long as the pressure gauges still show them as good).

ejcarroll | 3 years and 8 months ago

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Venus Fire Protection & Safety Services, Inc.
Fire protection equipment supplier in Brooklyn, New York
Located in: Allboro water & sewer corp.
Address: 159 21st St, Brooklyn, NY 11232
(718) 215-3892

They certify and tag. Need to renew every few years