Buckeye ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher w/ Wall Hook – 10 lb.

The Buckeye 10 lb ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher (4-A:80-B:C) is the most common size for commercial buildings such as offices, schools, plants, and warehouses. It also meets DOT 49 CFR §393.95 for placarded and hazmat vehicles and large fleets. The monoammonium phosphate agent fights Class A (ordinary combustibles), B (flammable liquids), and C (energized electrical) fires. It is not recommended for use on sensitive electronics or computers.

Made in the USA by Buckeye in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Supports Buy American and domestic-preference procurement on public projects.

Specifications

• UL/ULC rating: 4-A:80-B:C
• Agent: 10 lb monoammonium phosphate (ABC dry chemical)
• Height: 21 in
• Width: 7.75 in
• Cylinder diameter: 5.125 in (5-1/8 in)
• Discharge time and range: 22 seconds, 15 to 21 ft
• Shipping weight: 18.25 lb
• Operating temperature: -65°F to 120°F
• Construction: Polyester epoxy powder-coated steel cylinder, anodized all-metal valve
• Listings: UL and ULC Listed; ANSI/UL 299 and ANSI/UL 711; DOT compliant; US Coast Guard approved with mounting bracket
• Origin: Made in the USA (Kings Mountain, NC)

Building placement (NFPA 10)

In commercial buildings, portable fire extinguisher placement follows NFPA 10, not the DOT vehicle rules below. Every point on the floor must be within 75 ft of a Class A extinguisher. Mount the unit with its top no more than 5 ft above the floor and at least 4 in of floor clearance (NFPA 10 §6.1.3.8). The required size and count depend on your occupancy’s hazard classification, which is set by your authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

Cabinet fit

Its standard 5-1/8 in cylinder fits standard semi-recessed 10 lb extinguisher cabinets, for example the JL Industries / Embassy 5614-series with a 5-3/4 in tub. The wider 6 in diameter "Short" 10 lb models do not fit these cabinets.

DOT Vehicle Size Recommendations

DOT 49 CFR §393.95 requires commercial motor vehicles to carry a UL-listed fire extinguisher. Minimum size depends on vehicle class and whether the load is placarded hazmat.

Size	UL Rating	Recommended For
2.5 lb	1-A:10-B:C	Pickups, light service vehicles, CMVs under 10,001 lb GVWR
5 lb	3-A:40-B:C	Semi-trucks, box trucks, flatbeds, buses (standard CMVs)
10 lb	4-A:80-B:C	Placarded hazmat transport, tanker trucks, large fleets
20 lb	10-A:120-B:C	Heavy-duty extended-fire scenarios, high-risk cargo

See the full DOT fire extinguisher requirements guide for hazmat rules, mounting specifications, and inspection intervals.