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There are several types of Fire Extinguishers for different critiria. ..


For insurance puposes it is essential to understand which type you need. You may need more than one.

They also need annual servicing to check weight and that they have not been used.

There will normally be a seal that will be broken if used.


It is best to hire extinguishers and get them tested , serviced and refilled professionally.

I used to be A Fire Saftey Officer in my last job and apart from knowing which extingusher to use you

need to know how to use them safely.


Choosing Fire Extinguishers


Identify the type of materials in the area


Class A: SOLIDS such as paper, wood, plastic etc

Class B: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS such as paraffin, petrol, oil etc

Class C: FLAMMABLE GASES such as propane, butane, methane etc

Class D: METALS such as aluminium, magnesium, titanium etc

Class E: Fires involving ELECTRICAL APPARATUS

Class F: Cooking OIL & FAT etc

Types of fire extinguisher


9L water fire extinguisher Water Fire Extinguishers:

The cheapest and most widely used fire extinguishers. Used for Class A fires. Not suitable for Class B (Liquid) fires, or where electricity is involved.


AFFF foam fire extiguishers Foam Fire Extinguishers:

More expensive than water, but more versatile. Used for Classes A & B fires. Foam spray extinguishers are not recommended for fires involving electricity, but are safer than water if inadvertently sprayed onto live electrical apparatus.


Dry Powder fire extinguishers Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers:

Often termed the ?multi-purpose? extinguisher, as it can be used on classes A, B & C fires. Best for running liquid fires (Class B). Will efficiently extinguish Class C gas fires, BUT BEWARE, IT CAN BE DANGEROUS TO EXTINGUISH A GAS FIRE WITHOUT FIRST ISOLATING THE GAS SUPPLY. Special powders are available for class D metal fires.


Warning: when used indoors, powder can obscure vision or damage goods and machinery. It is also very messy.


CO2 fire xtinguishers CO2 Fire Extinguishers:

Carbon Dioxide is ideal for fires involving electrical apparatus, and will also extinguish class B liquid fires, but has NO POST FIRE SECURITY and the fire could re-ignite.


Wet chemical

Specialist extinguisher for class F fires.


For Metal Fires: A specialist fire extinguisher for use on Class D fires - metal fires such as sodium, lithium, manganese and aluminium when in the form of swarf or turnings.


Colour Coding


Prior to 1st Jan 1997, the code of practice for fire extinguishers in the UK was BS 5423, which advised the colour coding of fire extinguishers as follows:


Water - Red


Foam - Cream


Dry Powder - Blue


Carbon Dioxide (CO2) - Black


Halon - Green (now 'illegal' except for a few exceptions such as the Police, Armed Services and Aircraft).


http://www.mfs-fire-extinguishers.co.uk/types.htm


If you have a Shop you need to keep yourself and your customers safe.


DulwichFox


P.S. Just noticed you are a Nail Bar so likely to be using acetone which extremely flammabe and requires

specialist fire precautions and I would advise you seek professional advice on the latest Saftey Standards ..

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