FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
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 | |
A | PAPER,WOOD,TEXTILES |
B | FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS EG PETROL,OIL,KEROSENE |
C | FLAMMABLE GASES EG LPG,BUTANE |
D | COMBUSTIBLE METALS EG MSGNESIUM,POTASSIUM,SODIUM |
E | ELECTRICAL |
F | COOKING OILS OR FATS |
TYPE OF EXTINGUISHER |
CL
ASS OF FIRE RATED FOR
DRY POWDER
A,B,D,E (NB Specialist Dry powder Extinguisher equired for Class D)
CARBON DIOXIDE
A,B,E
AFFF (FOAM)
A,B,
WET CHEMICAL
A,F
A
It should be noted that fire extinguishers vary in size and the appropriate size should be determined by a Competent Person.