Fire Extinguishers are a mandate for all types of buildings be it commercial, residential or industrial. These should be available for immediate use always. They should be positioned such that the travel distance is less than 15 m from the site to the extinguisher. It is a good practice to keep all of them in the same location across all the floors. The extinguishers should be available for immediate use at all times. Extinguishers should be sited in such a way that the user may not have to travel more than 15 m from the site of the fire to reach the extinguishers. Similar positions on each floor are advisable. Let’s take a look at the various types of Fire Extinguishers
ABC Type fire extinguisher covers A, B, C class of fires which includes Papers, Wood, Cloth, Rubber, Plastic & inflammable liquid like oil, Petrol, Paints, Petrochemical Product, Resins, Gases in the compressed Form like Oxygen, Acetylenes, LPG & CNG, Electrical. Obtainable in Capacity: 1kg,2 kg, 4.5kg, 6kg, & 9kg.
ABC Type fire extinguisher (IS Code: 13849)
It is suitable to be used for fighting Class “B” (flammable liquid) and Class “C” (flammable gas) and electrical energies fires. CO2 fire extinguishers are extensively used in food industry, electronic factories, ships, electrical plants or rooms, offices, etc.
Capacity of 2 kg, 3 kg,4.5kg,6 kg,9 kg.
Co2 Type fire extinguisher (IS Code: 8149)
Its ideal for paper, textile cloths, wood furniture, timber shops, hospitals, educational institute
The capacity of 1 ltr, 9ltr,50 ltr.
Water Co2 Type fire extinguisher (IS Code : 13385)
Spray Foam Extinguishers provide fast, powerful means of tackling flammable liquids. The foam forms a seal over the surface to prevent re-ignition. Ideal for multi-risk usage.
The 9 Litre AFFF stored pressure extinguisher is suitable for class A & B (flammable solids and liquids) fire risks.
Suitable for use in heavy goods vehicle cabs, kitchens, caravans, small boats, offices, and workshops.
Mechanical Foam Type fire extinguisher (IS code: 15397)
Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher offered by us contains halogenated agents and is suitable for class A, B and C fires. The provided extinguisher is manufactured using the latest technology. Moreover, to ensure the best quality.
Capacity of 1kg,2kg,4kg,6kg.
Clean Agent Type fire extinguisher (IS Code : 2190)
The Modular type Extinguisher is based on Sprinkler technology. Unlike the Sprinkler, the Nozzle is Gas-tight. The release temperature can be adjusted to suit prevailing conditions.
These Extinguishers are most ideal for protection of computer area, ATM Center, server room, fuel and flammable liquid storage, oil fill-in stations, transformers, automobile garages, marine engines, paint and varnish booths, welding benches, domestic gas Storage’s particularly for hotels etc,
Modular type Fire extinguisher (IS code: 2190)
Fire and life safety group (FLS) has organized the following information to serve as a timetable for any inspection, maintenance, recharging, and testing of portable fire extinguishers. All of the following information can be found in the 2007 edition of the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers (NFPA-10).
The time periods indicated in the above table are to be viewed as the maximum period for each activity.
** For maintenance procedure.
*** Recharging is also required to take place after every use and if the need is identified during maintenance or inspection.
Periodic inspection of fire extinguishers shall include a check of at least the following items: