Fire extinguisher supply and servicing from Fire Action
In the event of a fire, you have to react quickly. Providing it is safe to do so, putting out the fire with an extinguisher could be the difference between life and death. As part of the Regulatory Reform Act of 2005, all commercial buildings are required to have a minimum of 2 fire extinguishers per floor.
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What class of fire extinguishers do I need?
The materials present in your building will determine whether you need either a water-based system, foam-based or c02 based fire extinguisher. Fire extinguishers are broken into 6 different categories that include:
- Class A – Fires involving organic materials (paper and coal)
- Class B – Fires involving flammable liquids (petrol, diesel and paint)
- Class C – Fires involving flammable gases (butane and methane)
- Class D – Fires involving flammable metals
- Class E – Fires involving electrical equipment
- Class F – Fires involving cooking oils