It should go without saying that fire extinguishers save lives. However, this is only the case if you have the right fire extinguishers. They must all be in good working order. Here at Jensen Fire and Security Systems we will make sure that you have the right fire alarms for your industrial premises. These will be based on the specific fire risks in your factory.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it is a compliant requirement that you must have the right fire extinguishers in your industrial property. There are different fire extinguishers for different fires in industrial properties. Our industrial fire extinguisher specialists will assess your business and fire extinguisher needs to recommend and install the right fire extinguishers for you.
There are six different classifications of fires. By understanding the classifications of the different types of fires, this will help you choose the right fire extinguishers for your industrial premises. There are Class A fires that involve organic solids such as paper, wood, straw and plastics for example. Class B fires are another type of fire. These types of fires involve any flammable liquids such as petroleum greases, petrol, oil and tars for example.
Class C fires are fuelled by flammable gasses such as propane, butane or methane for example. Meanwhile a Class D fire involves metals, like burning titanium or magnesium. These are often common risks with machinery. Class F fires are typically more of a risk in any restaurant, kitchen or catering department. This is because a Class F fire will involve cooking oils and fats.
Another type of fire is electrical fires. These are any fires that involve a live electrical appliance. The electrical fire could be caused by faulty wiring, poorly maintained machinery, short circuits, power cord damage or overloaded electrical outlets for example. Wherever there is an electrical power source, there is the risk of an electrical fire.
Having the right fire extinguisher in place and using the right type of fire extinguisher for right type of industrial fire is important. The right type of fire extinguisher in your industrial building will help to prevent the fire from spreading. However, using the wrong industrial fire extinguisher could result in furling the flames and making the fire even larger and more dangerous.
Our industrial fire extinguisher experts will take the time to understand your business. From this, they will recommend the right fire extinguishers for your business needs and fire risks. Want to know more? Call our team of fire extinguisher specialists now.
