Fire Extinguisher Class – An Explanation of Extinguisher Classes
Fire extinguishers are commonly used safety devices that are found in various homes, workplaces, labs, and hospitals. There are many different types of fires so it seems only natural that these fires would have different fire extinguishers specially designed to handle that particular combustion. You can find the right kind of fire extinguisher for your particular uses by understanding fire extinguisher class, or the different classes that extinguishers qualify under.
There are four more basic fire extinguisher classe, divided into A, B, C, and D. They are all qualified by the types of burning materials that can be put out with them. You can find the right one for you by reading the descriptions below.
A Class A appliance is going to be a great basic fire extinguisher for the home. It can put out basic materials like wood, paper, cardboard, and even some plastics. Using the Class A fire extinguisher might not be so great in the kitchen, where you may need to extinguish burning fat. It is also suitable as a small camping fire extinguisher. These extinguishers are further divided in this class by the numbers that appear alongside the letters. These numbers are representative of how much fire can be put out by that particular appliance.
The Class B extinguisher is great for use with flammable or combustible liquids like oil and gasoline. If you are in a workshop or car garage, the Class B extinguisher may be a great choice for you. The numeric value that divides the different extinguishers in this class is proportionate to the number of square feet that can be extinguished by the appliance.
Class C extinguishers (in the US only) are unique in that they are designed to deal with fires involving electric equipment, wiring, breakers, or circuits. Using water on these fires only greatly increases the risk of electric shock. You should provide an appropriate fire aplpiance in many different establishments where the risk of electrical fires is a possibility. This especially includes older houses and buildings with a great amount of electrical power. All employees should be trained in this area. The Class C extinguishers do not conduct electricity and also do not have a numeric rating system, as the above mentioned classes do.
Class D extinguishers are also a category of appliance that does not contain a numeric ordering system. They are specifically for putting out chemical based fires. These combustible chemicals are dangerous and must be put out if caught on fire by a Class D extinguisher. Many labs and science centers are ready to fight these specific accidents with a Class D extinguisher.
Fire extinguisher class can be an important factor when determining the right extinguisher for your lab, home, work space, or garage. You should make sure that your extinguisher also is the right class for your establishment according to your own local laws and regulations. Failure to obtain the proper extinguisher can result in legal and safety trouble, so do your research and don’t go out and buy any random extinguisher.
About the Author
Read more about each different fire extinguisher class on the author’s website, which also includes a free guide on how to carry out your own fire risk assessment. K Garrow has managed large public buildings for the last twenty years and has extensive experience of workplace safety issues. His website offers free advice on a range of subjects, including fire extinguisher servicing.
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