Fire Extinguishers Norwich

All types of fire extinguishers supplied and maintained.

Engineers trained to the BSI and BAFE approved Standard of The Fire Extinguishing Trades Association (FETA)

A fire extinguisher is a necessity in any workplace. This fire protection device can extinguish or control small fires in an emergency situation and help save lives. Fire extinguishes are available in a selection of different sizes for all situations such as permanent fixtures in buildings, public transport, the home and even the family car.

Identifying the most suitable extinguisher to use:

• Class A - For Solids i.e. paper, wood, plastic etc.
• Class B - For Flammable Liquids i.e. paraffin, petrol, oil etc.
• Class C - For Flammable Gases i.e. propane, butane, methane etc.
• Class D - For Metals i.e. aluminium, magnesium, titanium etc.
• Class E - For Electrical fires
• Class F - For Fires involving cooking oil & fat

Different Types of Fire Extinguishers:

Water

Suitable for Class A (Solids) fires. Not suitable for Class B (Flammable Liquids) or fires involving electricity.

Foam

Suitable for Class A (Solids) & Class B (Flammable Liquids) fires. Not suitable for fires involving electricity.

Dry Powder

Suitable for Classes A (Solids), B (Liquids) & C (Flammable Gases) fires. Most effective for use on Flammable Liquids. Can be used on Flammable gas fires however, be aware that the gas supply must first be isolated before extinguishing a gas fire. Specific powders can be used on Class D (Metal) fires, although extreme caution when used indoors as vision may be blurred or goods and machinery impaired and it is very unclean.

CO2

Suitable for Class E electrical fires and can be effectively used on Class B (Flammable Liquids) fires, however please be aware that the fire could re-ignite.

Wet Chemical

Suitable for Class F fires involving cooking oils and fats.

For Metal Fires ONLY

A specialist fire extinguisher is recommended for Class D fires when in swarf or turnings.