Statutory requirement for extinguishers to be on brackets, stands or cabinets?

[AnthonyB]

Lancspro I don't disagree - just because you don't have to do something doesn't mean you shouldn't and I always advise that wall or stand mounting should be used.

Does anyone know why M&S have traditionally never used wall mounts or stands - it's a practice that goes back decades as I remember as a nipper seeing the 1 gallon Minimax extinguishers in my local M&S store on the floor in pairs under the red rectangle symbol in the early 80's