Where should a Class K extinguisher be mounted in a kitchen?

• A. In an accessible, unobstructed location near cooking areas with clear visibility and signage.
• B. Behind a locked cabinet.
• C. On a high shelf far from cooking areas.
• D. In a storage closet away from the kitchen.

Answer: (A)

When a kitchen fire starts, you need to reach the extinguisher quickly and know exactly where to find it. Class K extinguishers are designed for fires involving cooking fats and oils, so they must be placed where staff can grab them without delay and without obstacles. The best placement is on a wall near the cooking appliances, in a location that is both unobstructed and easy to see, with clear signage so anyone can identify it at a glance. This ensures fast, effective response and doesn’t force people to search or move through the kitchen to access protection.

Locking it away behind a cabinet makes it inaccessible when time is critical. Putting it on a high shelf far from the cooking area reduces reach and delays response. Storing it in a closet away from the kitchen removes it from the hazard zone entirely, defeating the purpose of rapid access during a kitchen fire.