What is the general weight requirement for vehicle fire extinguishers?
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Generally, ordinary household vehicles are recommended to be equipped with a small fire extinguisher, which is lightweight and easy to carry, around 1kg, and relatively easy to fix in the car. However, from a safety usage perspective, it is more advisable to equip a fire extinguisher around 2kg. For medium-sized or smaller commercial vehicles, a larger capacity fire extinguisher should be equipped, typically a 4kg fire extinguisher; while for large buses or trucks, at least two 4kg or larger capacity fire extinguishers are required. Below are relevant introductions about fire extinguishers: 1. All commercial vehicles must be equipped: vehicles with fewer than 11 seats must have one ABC dry powder fire extinguisher of 4kg or more; vehicles with 11 seats or more must have two ABC dry powder fire extinguishers of 4kg or more. 2. Drivers must understand the performance and usage methods of fire extinguishers and be able to operate them proficiently in case of an emergency. 3. The equipped fire extinguishers must be within the validity period. Upon expiration, they must be re-equipped or the powder must be replaced to maintain effectiveness. 4. Vehicle fire extinguishers must be properly stored and placed in easily accessible locations in the vehicle. 5. The original fire extinguisher of the vehicle must not exceed its validity period. 6. Once a fire extinguisher is used, it must be re-equipped or the powder must be refilled. 7. Vehicle fire extinguishers must not be lent to others. 8. The safety department must conduct regular or irregular inspections of vehicle fire extinguishers to ensure each vehicle is equipped with effective fire extinguishers, guide drivers in storage and operation, and criticize, educate, suspend, rectify, or penalize those responsible for not equipping or having ineffective fire extinguishers.
