Overview
Retail locations require fire protection that addresses electrical hazards, food service areas, storage rooms, and high customer traffic. Guspora provides fire protection solutions through our partnership with Buckeye Fire Equipment and their Shield retail brand.
For stores with in-store delis, bakeries, or food courts, the Buckeye Kitchen Mister system provides NFPA 96 compliant automatic suppression. Standard portable extinguishers and Shield single-use units protect sales floors and back-of-house areas.
Shield Fire Protection
Shield is Buckeye's retail brand, offering fire protection products designed for home, auto, and marine applications. As the only retail fire safety company manufacturing 100% in the USA, Shield products meet the same quality standards as commercial Buckeye products.
Single-Use Extinguishers
Portable protection with metal brackets and valves
Pro Series
Commercial and industrial grade extinguishers
Mounting Hardware
Strong, durable brackets for all applications
Common Fire Hazards
Electrical Equipment
POS systems, lighting, and appliances create electrical fire risks
Food Service Areas
In-store delis, bakeries, and food courts require kitchen protection
Storage Areas
Stock rooms with combustible packaging and inventory
High Foot Traffic
Evacuation and extinguisher accessibility considerations
Seasonal Displays
Holiday decorations can increase fire load
Recommended Buckeye Products
ABC Dry Chemical Extinguishers
Multi-purpose protection for retail floor and back areas
Available sizes: 2.5 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb
Class K Extinguishers
Required for food service areas with cooking equipment
Available sizes: 6 L (1.6 gal)
Kitchen Mister System
Automatic suppression for in-store delis and food courts
UL 300 Listed
Shield Single-Use Extinguishers
Economical protection for small retail spaces
Retail product line
Applicable Codes & Standards
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NFPA 10 | Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers |
| NFPA 96 | Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations |
| NFPA 101 | Life Safety Code - Mercantile Occupancies |
| IFC Chapter 9 | International Fire Code - Fire Protection Systems |
| OSHA 1910.157 | Portable Fire Extinguishers |
Retail Types We Serve
Protect Your Retail Location
Contact Guspora for fire protection solutions for your retail store or shopping center.