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    This document provides information on different types of fire extinguishers: Class A extinguishers are for ordinary combustible materials such as paper and wood. Class B extinguishers are for flammable liquids like grease, gasoline, and oil. Class C extinguishers are for energized electrical equipment. The document lists examples of areas where each type would be appropriate and recommends conducting a risk assessment to determine the proper extinguisher types for any specific location.

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    This document provides information on different types of fire extinguishers: Class A extinguishers are for ordinary combustible materials such as paper and wood. Class B extinguishers are for flammable liquids like grease, gasoline, and oil. Class C extinguishers are for energized electrical equipment. The document lists examples of areas where each type would be appropriate and recommends conducting a risk assessment to determine the proper extinguisher types for any specific location.

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    Which Fire Extinguisher Do I Need?: Risk Assessment

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    This document provides information on different types of fire extinguishers: Class A extinguishers are for ordinary combustible materials such as paper and wood. Class B extinguishers are for flammable liquids like grease, gasoline, and oil. Class C extinguishers are for energized electrical equipment. The document lists examples of areas where each type would be appropriate and recommends conducting a risk assessment to determine the proper extinguisher types for any specific location.

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    Risk Assessment

    Products Which Fire Extinguisher Do I Need?


    CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS D CLASS F ELECTRICAL

    EXTINGUISHER TYPE
    TYPICAL A B C D F
    APPLICATION

    Fires involving Fires involving Fires involving Fires involving Fires involving Fires involving
    carbon based flammableliquids gases flammable metals cooking oil and electrical
    materialssuchaswood, such as petrol, fats equipment
    paper or textiles diesel, oils etc

    • Stairwell
    • Corridor
    WATER •
    •
    Storeroom
    Warehouse
    • Building Site

    • Stairwell
    • Corridor
    DRY POWDER •
    •
    Storeroom
    Warehouse
    • Building Site

    • Fuel Station
    • Office
    • Classroom
    FOAM •
    •
    Site Cabin
    Reception
    • Kitchen

    • Electrical Areas
    • Office
    • Server Room
    CO2 • Lab
    •
    •
    Surgery
    Manufacturing,
    *
    Warehouse

    • Kitchen areas
    WET with fat-fryers

    CHEMICAL

    Final specification of fire extinguisher types for any risk must be based on the findings of a fire risk assessment conducted by a competent person. Many applications will
    require more than one extinguisher type dependent on the type of risk identified. *Specialist Powder extinguishers are required for flammable metal risks

    Please call the team on 0800 046 1079 if you have any questions, we’ll be happy to help.

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