TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERTo cover the risk options on the types of fire extinguishers, care should be taken to ensure the correct type of extinguisher is ordered.
| Class A | Combustible material i.e: paper, wood, plastics and textiles. |
|---|---|
| Class B | Flammable liquid i.e: oils, spirits, greases, fats and certain plastics. |
| Class C | Flammable gases i.e: propane and butane. |
BS EN3:
This is the new European standard, covering portable fire extinguishers. It replaces the former BS 5423: 1987, which was withdrawn in 1997. Until then the U.K. had a unique colour coding system to identify the various fire extinguishers. BS EN3 requires that at least 95% of the extinguishers body must be coloured red, allowing only 5% colour coded zones on the extinguisher.
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Red
|
Water |
|---|---|
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Cream
|
Foam |
|
Blue
|
Dry Powder |
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Black
|
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) |
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Green
|
Halon (Should be withdrawn from service). |
|
WATER
|
RED EXTINGUISHER WITH RED LABEL Water extinguishers are suitable for Class A fires. Water is a fast and efficient means of extinguishing these materials. It works by having a rapid cooling effect so that insufficient heat remains to sustain the burning and continuous ignition ceases. They are not suitable for electric type fires. |
|---|---|
|
DRY POWDER
|
RED EXTINGUISHER WITH BLUE LABEL Dry powder extinguishers are suitable for Class A, B and C fires. Powder is also highly effective for electrical hazards and against petrol and volatile liquids, which makes them ideal for vehicle protection. A good all-rounder makes dry powder an excellent choice for both industrial and domestic premises. The powder interferes with the combustion process and provides rapid fire knock down. |
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AFFF FOAM
|
RED EXTINGUISHER WITH CREAM LABEL Foam extinguishers are a multi purpose extinguisher and are ideal where both Class A and Class B fires are most likely to be found. Highly effective against petrol and volatile liquids. Ideal for multi risk usage in areas such as workshops and garages. The 6 litre model is ideal for shops and offices where less weight is preferred. The spray provides rapid flame knock down, which smothers the flame and prevents re-ignition of flammable vapours by sealing the surface of the solution. |
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CO2
(Carbon Dioxide) |
RED EXTINGUISHER WITH BLACK LABEL Carbon Dioxide is a time proven clean agent, CO2 extinguishers are most suitable for electrical type fires and flammable liquids. The non-conductive and non-corrosive qualities of CO2 make it an ideal choice for fires involving electrical equipment such as electrical appliances and machinery. |
TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERTo cover the risk options on the types of fire extinguishers, care should be taken to ensure the correct type of extinguisher is ordered.
| Class A | Combustible material i.e: paper, wood, plastics and textiles. |
|---|---|
| Class B | Flammable liquid i.e: oils, spirits, greases, fats and certain plastics. |
| Class C | Flammable gases i.e: propane and butane. |
BS EN3:
This is the new European standard, covering portable fire extinguishers. It replaces the former BS 5423: 1987, which was withdrawn in 1997. Until then the U.K. had a unique colour coding system to identify the various fire extinguishers. BS EN3 requires that at least 95% of the extinguishers body must be coloured red, allowing only 5% colour coded zones on the extinguisher.
|
Red
|
Water |
|---|---|
|
Cream
|
Foam |
|
Blue
|
Dry Powder |
|
Black
|
CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) |
|
Green
|
Halon (Should be withdrawn from service). |
|
WATER
|
RED EXTINGUISHER WITH RED LABEL Water extinguishers are suitable for Class A fires. Water is a fast and efficient means of extinguishing these materials. It works by having a rapid cooling effect so that insufficient heat remains to sustain the burning and continuous ignition ceases. They are not suitable for electric type fires. |
|---|---|
|
DRY POWDER
|
RED EXTINGUISHER WITH BLUE LABEL Dry powder extinguishers are suitable for Class A, B and C fires. Powder is also highly effective for electrical hazards and against petrol and volatile liquids, which makes them ideal for vehicle protection. A good all-rounder makes dry powder an excellent choice for both industrial and domestic premises. The powder interferes with the combustion process and provides rapid fire knock down. |
|
AFFF FOAM
|
RED EXTINGUISHER WITH CREAM LABEL Foam extinguishers are a multi purpose extinguisher and are ideal where both Class A and Class B fires are most likely to be found. Highly effective against petrol and volatile liquids. Ideal for multi risk usage in areas such as workshops and garages. The 6 litre model is ideal for shops and offices where less weight is preferred. The spray provides rapid flame knock down, which smothers the flame and prevents re-ignition of flammable vapours by sealing the surface of the solution. |
|
CO2
(Carbon Dioxide) |
RED EXTINGUISHER WITH BLACK LABEL Carbon Dioxide is a time proven clean agent, CO2 extinguishers are most suitable for electrical type fires and flammable liquids. The non-conductive and non-corrosive qualities of CO2 make it an ideal choice for fires involving electrical equipment such as electrical appliances and machinery. |
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