Posted By Peter Batty
John
BS5306 part8 Selection and installation of
portable fire extinguishers Ð Code of
practice
States in Para 7.2.
7.2 Mounting
Small extinguishers with a total weight up to and including 4 kg should be mounted so as to position the
handle about 1.5 m from the floor but the carrying handle of larger, heavier extinguishers should be about
1 m from the floor. Care should be taken to ensure that a heavy extinguisher does not itself cause injuries by
being dislodged and falling onto limbs or bodies. Extinguishers installed under conditions where they are
subject to dislodgement should be installed in specifically designed brackets. Extinguishers sited in schools
require extra thought to avoid such accidents and the use of recessed housings should be considered. Any
mounting bracket used should conform to BS EN 3-5, clause 6.

Hope this helps
Peter