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A, (suitable for B and C, although without formal marking). Suitable for electrical risk if dielectrically tested and deploying de-ionised water. If certified suitable for small F fires Fire Extinguishers should be located in conspicuous positions, available at all times for immediate use.

Fire Extinguishers – Classes, Colour Coding, Rating, Location and Maintenance Classification of Fires BS5306-8 (Clause 9.1) states for fires involving electrical equipment (see also 5.4.2), it is expected that the first action will be to cut off the source of power to the electrical equipment, if this can be done in safety. It is unlikely that the electrical equipment itself will provide the major fuel source. The provision of extinguishers should therefore be decided on the basis of the other fire hazards in the area. Again, this will again depend on the type o business you’re in, and the specific risks associated with your premises. But here are the four main types: Fire extinguishers should be pressure tested periodically to ensure that the cylinder is safe to use.Extinguishers in commercial or public buildings should be visually inspected monthly for damage or pressure loss and should be serviced in line with the manufacturer’s instructions or to BS 5306-3. Water, foam and powder extinguishers have to be discharged and refilled every five years. CO2 extinguishers must be refurbished after ten years. One exception, however, are the kitemarked P50 servicing-free extinguishers which only need refurbishment after ten years and do not require maintenance within the ten years (other than the monthly visual inspection and a recorded yearly visual inspection by the owners). does not create a mess or long term damage after the fire has been extinguished, and allows for a shorter business contingency plan. BS 5306-8 notes that all workplaces will require the provision of a minimum of two water based (Class A) extinguishers with a combined minimum total fire rating of 26A per story or level up to 400mtr2 as primary protection (Clause 8.2.1). Fires involving combustible metals such as, lithium, magnesium, aluminium, sodium, potassium, and their various alloys, class ‘D’ fire extinguishers are used. water is an electrical conductor, making the extinguisher unsuitable if the class of fire has an electrical supply, or for use near live electrical equipment.

When choosing the right fire extinguisher, it is important to know that no single type of fire extinguisher can be used on all types of fires. Your fire risk assessment should identify which types of fires are most likely to occur in your building/premises, making this a good place to start.The Standard states The following information should be recorded in the fire logbook, which may be in electronic form: a) information to be completed by the responsible person: The number of fire extinguishers you will need depends on the size of your premises and whether you operate in a low or high risk business. A risk assessment should be carried out to determine the exact number you should install. BS5306-8 (Clause 7.1) states that for fires involving electrical equipment there is no recognized classification for this additional type of fire. Electricity in itself does not burn but can cause fires in class A, B, C, D and F materials.

There is no single fire extinguisher which works on all classes of fire. What are the different classes of fire? Wet chemical fire extinguishers contain an odourless, clear fluid and are marked by a yellow label. They have their own classification called an F rating. These extinguishers are most suitable for use on deep fat fryers, and produce a light foam that rests on the hot surface and spreads itself over it until the entire surface is covered by foam, cutting off the oxygen supply. improved cooling properties compared with other types of foam fire extinguisher (excluding water types). carbon dioxide is a non-conductor, so can be used on live electrical equipment (so is often suitable for server rooms). the name(s) of the member(s) of the premises management to whom responsibility for the extinguishers is delegated; (meaning the appointed Responsible Person or Duty Holder)Electrical fires (the letter E is not used. Instead the symbol of an electric spark is displayed) – are fires caused by electrical equipment All extinguishers capable of extinguishing class A, B or F fires carry a fire rating which is indicated by a number and letter (eg 13A, 55B). The number is indicating the size of fire it can extinguish under test conditions. The larger the number, the larger the fire it can extinguish. The letter indicates the fire classification as above. Class C, D and the electrical symbol do not carry a numerical rating. If you cannot put out the fire or if the extinguisher becomes empty, get out and get everyone else out of the building immediately, closing all doors behind you as you go. Then ensure the fire brigade has been called The testing and maintenance of fire extinguishers is essential and required by law to ensure they work if and when they’re ever needed. Following these activities the extinguisher must be labelled appropriately to confirm their fitness for purpose.

Foam extinguishers work similarly to water extinguishers by having a cooling effect on the fuel. The foaming agent works by creating a barrier between the flame and the fuel. produces a foam that acts initially as a blanket, covering the surface area and smoothering the fire. even indoors, as soon as the CO 2 dissipates any remaining embers can start reignition of the fire. brief details of maintenance arrangements; (Meaning last service – any previous issues/next scheduled service) Other extinguishers will be predominantly signal red with a label, band or circle covering at least 5% of the surface area of the extinguisher in a second colour indicating the contents of the extinguisher.the fire extinguisher fire rating for class B, C, F and electrical fires is lower than other types of fire extinguisher aligned with this class of fires.