Fire Extinguishers

Our Fire Extinguisher Solutions

Whether you have a commercial, domestic or industrial space, our solutions help ensure that you’re equipped with the right fire equipment to keep you as safe as possible.
 
At Fire & Electrical Safety, we don’t stop at supply and installation. We understand that choosing the right type of fire extinguishers can be a complex task and using them in high-pressure situations can be daunting without the correct training. As part of our service, we identify the correct extinguishers that you require, and then supply, install, and maintain them, and even provide training.
 
Aiming to reduce confusion from the use and function of any fire extinguishers, we ensure that our customers are equipped with the correct knowledge to efficiently use any type of fire extinguisher that your space requires.
 
Once you’re provided with the correct equipment, we also offer annual maintenance services to ensure all your extinguishers are in the correct condition to function in event of their use.

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Get in touch if you're looking for Fire Extinguisher supply and service in Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire and surrounding areas. Our engineers are qualified experts with decades of experience and are determined to provide our customers with a quality and bespoke service.

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Legal Fire Extinguisher Requirements​

According to regulations BS 5306-8, their guidance states that a minimum of two Class A fire extinguishers are required on every floor of a property. If a floor is under 50m², only one Class A rating extinguisher is required.

If you’re unsure as to what equipment you need to satisfy regulations and guidance, that’s where we come in. Our highly experienced team can provide high-quality custom solutions for all spaces and properties.

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Different Types of Fire Extinguishers

It’s important to know what specific fire extinguishers you require for your space. There are different classes that all serve different purposes – they contain different agents that extinguish different types of fires.

Class A – Used for combustible material fires on items such as paper, wood, cloth and other textiles

Class B – Used for burning liquids such as petrol, kerosene and diesel fuel

Class C – Used to extinguish flammable gases such as propane, butane, Calor gas and methane

Class D – Used to eradicate fires for combustible materials such as magnesium and potassium

Class F – Used to put out fires that have been caused by cooking oils

The most common types of extinguishers are:

  • Water – Used in Class A
  • Water Mist – Used in Class A, B, C and F
  • Carbon Dioxide – Used in Class B and Electrical
  • ABC Powder – Used in Class A, B and C
  • Foam Spray – Used in Class A and B

Using Fire Extinguishers

There are three ways that fire extinguishers can function. As different extinguishers have a range of contents, they all work differently to maximise their effectiveness on what forms of fire they face.

  • The most common form of extinguisher is those that contain water. The water removes the heat from the fire.
  • Dry powder works differently. It smothers the fire with a layer of powder or foam. This, in turn, eliminates oxygen from being able to fuel the fire.
  • Carbon dioxide also smothers the fire. As this happens, the carbon dioxide starts to cool. This leads to the heat being removed from the fire.
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How We Can Help

Even though having the correct fire safety equipment is a necessity, knowing what types of extinguishers to use in different situations can be quite confusing.

Whether you’re just after supply, or are in the need of installation, maintenance or training, we offer a range fire safety equipment and services to help you.
 
We will assess your building or business and offer a custom solution to keep you and your employees safe. Get in touch today to solve your fire extinguisher needs and see how we can contribute to keeping your property safe.

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