FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Automatic Fire Protections range of fire extinguishers include the following types:
- Water Fire Extinguishers (Class A fires)
- Foam Extinguishers (Class A or B fires)
- Dry Chemical Extinguishers (Class E and C fires)
- Wet Chemical Extinguishers (Class F and A fires)
- Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers (Class B and E fires)
- Mobile Extinguishers (for large requirements)
The common classes of fires which these extinguishers are
designed to combat are:
Class A - Carbonaceous solids such as wood, paper and plastics.
Class B - Flammable and combustible liquids.
Class C - Flammable gases.
Class E - Fire involving energised electrical equipment.
Class F - Fire involving cooking oils and fats.
FIRE BLANKETS
Fire Blankets are available to provide protection against Class A and Class B type fires as well as fires involving cooking oils and fats (Class F). They should be located in a readily available position.
Fire blankets are designed to smother flames as well as protect people from radiated heat.
There are a number of sizes available for commercial and domestic applications.
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