Safety First! For commercial and
residential structures, a fire is the most dreaded accident they can face.
Everything can disappear to ashes in a matter of hours. Commercial and
residential fire safety can give you the assurance of not spending much on
repairs and replacement of fire extinguishers and other safety devices. Fire
safety starts with knowing the right information used at the right time. Fire
safety equipment includes the detectors and fire extinguishers at different
types. Learn more about fire safety and prevention in the article below.
Having
a complete set of fire safety equipment at home or in your establishment will
cost you a bit on your primary expenses but will save you a lot in the long
run. Fire extinguishers play a major role in your home; there is a wide variety
of fire extinguishers you can choose from. So learn the basics on fire
prevention and know the correct fire safety equipment.
The
first thing you should consider in fire safety is the installation of
detectors; you can easily prevent the spread of fire when you are warned. Next
will be the fire extinguisher installation. Extinguishers are like the first
aid in fire safety. When the fire starts
small, there is no need for you to panic and call the fire station and put it
off. Choosing a fire extinguisher for your home and establishment is not that
easy, when electrical wires are involved, not every portable fire extinguisher is
appropriate. There are six classes of materials that induce fire. Class A:
papers, wood, plastic, etc; B: flammable liquids; C: Flammable gases; D:
Metals: Electrical apparatus; and F: cooking oils and fat. Not every portable
fire extinguisher or rechargeable fire extinguisher is appropriate for all
classes.
- Water Fire extinguishers- these are portable fire extinguishers only used for class A fires.
- Foam Fire Extinguishers- these extinguishers are a bit more expensive compared to water extinguishers but can be used for classes A and B fires. These extinguishers are not recommended for fires involving electrical apparatus.
- Dry powder fire extinguishers- this type is the most recommended type of portable fire extinguisher as it can put out fire under the classes A, B and C. However, the downside of this is that it is dangerous to put out the dire without isolating.
These
are just a few of the types of safety equipment needed in a home or an
establishment. The upgrade of fire safety equipment will save a lot of money
and lives especially now with rechargeable fire extinguishers. Replacing unused
fire extinguishers will soon be a thing of the past and we leave less waste and
save the environment in the long run.
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