Fire Extinguishers & Hose reels should be:                             

• Installed serviced and maintained in accordance with I.S. 291/ I.S. EN 3/ BS. 5306 
  
• Selection Based on Risk Assessment by supplier 
  
• Should be positioned about 1m off the ground. 
  
• Have monthly inspections to check that they work 
  
• The supplier should test and inspect every 12 Months Discharge test 25%. 
  
• Retain Record of checks and servicing 
  
• Specialist advice required for hose reels 

Classification of Fires

• Class A  Flammable solids such as wood, paper, cloth etc.
• Class B Flammable liquids or liquefiable solids such as petrol, grease, diesel, acetone etc
• Class C  Flammable gases such as butane, propane, methane etc
• Class D  Flammable gases such as magnesium, potassium, sodium etc
• Class E  Fires involving electricity or electrical appliances
• Class F  Cooking oil fires

Fire Extinguisher Types

Water Extinguisher (Red label)

• Do not use fires involving electricity or flammable liquids.
  
• Suitable for use on Class A fires
  
• Aim at base of fire

Dry powder extinguisher (Blue label)

• Use on small fires in flammable liquids
  
• Gives no protection against re-ignition
  
• Suitable for use on Class A, B, C, D and E fires

Foam Extinguishers (Cream label)

• Do not use on fires involving electricity
  
• Can be used on fires in flammable liquids
  
• Suitable for use in Class A and Class B fires

Carbon Dioxide or CO2 Extinguishers (Black label)

• Suitable for use on Class B, C & E fires
• Use with caution in confined spaces

Chip pan or pot fires can be eliminated by smothering the supply of oxygen to the fire by placing a fire blanket over the pan or pot
Hydrants.

Fixed Fire Systems – Specialist advice required for design specification
Sprinkler Systems – Specialist advice required for design specification
Smoke Ventilation Systems – Specialist advice required for design specification