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FIRE EQUIPMENT SUPPLY
The type and size of fire extinguisher required should be determined by a Competent Person but please find below a brief outline of the different classes of fires and the most suitable type of extinguisher :
CLASS OF FIRE
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A |
PAPER,WOOD,TEXTILES |
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B |
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS EG PETROL,OIL,KEROSENE |
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C |
FLAMMABLE GASES EG LPG,BUTANE |
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D |
COMBUSTIBLE METALS EG MSGNESIUM,POTASSIUM,SODIUM |
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E |
ELECTRICAL |
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F |
COOKING OILS OR FATS |
TYPE OF EXTINGUISHER
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A,B,D,E |
DRY POWDER (NB Specialist Dry powder Extinguisher equired for Class D) |
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A,B,E |
CARBON DIOXIDE |
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A,B |
AFFF (FOAM) |
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A,F |
WET CHEMICAL |
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A |
WATER |
It should be noted that fire extinguishers vary in size and the appropriate size should be determined by a Competent Person.