Which standard is referenced for additional extinguisher requirements for temporary installations?

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Portable extinguishers have their own set of clear rules for how they’re chosen, placed, and cared for, and when the installation is temporary those rules are drawn from NFPA 10. This standard, the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, specifically covers everything about extinguishers you’d use in ordinary and temporary settings—how many you need, where they’re placed for quick access, how visible and accessible they must be, and how they’re inspected, maintained, and recharged. That focus on portable devices and their proper use in temporary spaces is why NFPA 10 is the right reference for these additional requirements.

NFPA 13 deals with fixed sprinkler systems, NFPA 70 is the electrical code, and NFPA 101 focuses on life safety in building design and occupancy. These areas are important for fire protection, but they don’t provide the portable extinguisher specifics that NFPA 10 addresses, especially in temporary installations.