The general industry subpart for fire protection is Subpart L, Fire Protection, which is part of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards set forth by OSHA. This subpart contains requirements for fire brigades, and all portable and fixed fire suppression equipment, fire detection systems, and fire or employee alarm systems installed to meet the fire protection requirements of 29 CFR Part 1910. The requirements of Subpart L apply to all employments except for maritime, construction, and agriculture.

Some of the key requirements of Subpart L include:

• The organization, training, and personal protective equipment of fire brigades whenever they are established by an employer.
• The maintenance and inspection, at least annually, of fire fighting equipment to assure the safe operational condition of the equipment.
• The employers obligation to inform fire brigade members about special hazards such as storage and use of flammable liquids and gases, toxic chemicals, radioactive sources, and water reactive substances, to which they may be exposed during fire and other emergencies.

It is important for businesses to comply with OSHAs fire safety standards to ensure the safety of their employees and to avoid penalties for non-compliance.