Portable Fire Fighting Equipment
Fire Extinguishers
Portable fire extinguishers are often overlooked but should always be kept maintained so they are ready to use in the event of a fire. fire extinguishers are valuable in the early stages of fire when their portability and immediate availability for use by one person enable a prompt attack to be made. They cannot be expected to deal with a large fire since they are essentially first aid fire-fighting appliances.
It is a legal obligation to ensure that subsequent preventative and protective measures are carried out by a competent person.
Supply & Installation
All our new extinguishers are supplied with a 5 year warranty, are manufactured in accordance with the BS EN 3 Kitemark and BAFE approved. All installed in accordance with BS 5306-8
Maintenance
All extinguishers fully maintained & commisssioned in accordance with BS 5306-3
Which Extinguishers are Right for you?
Extinguishers should be provided for dealing with any potential fire hazard and should be suitable for dealing with the appropriate class of fire.
There are 5 main different types of extinguishers to cover the 6 classifications of fire:
- Class A – fires involving solid materials, usually of an organic nature in which combustion normally takes place with the formation of glowing embers (these are normally carbonaceous fires)
- Class B – fires involving liquids or liquefiable solids, except those covered more specifically by class F
- Class C – fires involving gases
- Class D – fires involving metals
- Class F – fires involving cooking media (vegetable or animal oils and fats) in cooking appliances
- Fires involving electrical equipment.
There is no recognized classification for this additional type of fire. Electricity in itself does not burn but can cause fires in class A, B, C, D and F materials.
For more information of portable fire fighting equipment, or if you would like a free, no obligation quotation to supply, install or maintain your existing fire extinguishers, why not give us a call today on:
0800 066 2249