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
WATERA
It should be noted that fire extinguishers vary in size and the appropriate size should be determined by a Competent Person.