There is no one-size-fits-all answer
Whether extinguishers are useful in a residential setting depends on the type of property, who is expected to use them, and what role they are realistically intended to play. What makes sense in a workplace does not always translate directly into a domestic or residential environment.
What should be considered
- Is the setting a private dwelling, managed building, or another form of residential use?
- Who is likely to use the extinguisher in practice?
- Would the equipment support escape, or encourage unsafe firefighting attempts?
- Does the wider fire strategy already rely more on evacuation than first-aid firefighting?
Suitability matters more than assumptions
The presence of extinguishers should make practical sense for the premises rather than simply appearing reassuring. In some settings they are helpful; in others they can create confusion if they are not clearly justified and managed.