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David John
Angemeldet seit:
24.04.2022
Beiträge: 277
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Extinguishers can be classified into different types. We have the water fire extinguishers, carbon dioxide extinguishers, foam fire extinguishers, dry powder extinguishers, and wet chemical fire extinguishers. Water fire extinguishers and foam fire extinguishers are highly-effective in putting out fires, caused by flammable materials like wood and fabric. Carbon dioxide extinguishers, on the other hand, are effective when used on electrical fires and fires caused by flammable liquids. Dry powder fire extinguishers are ideal on fires brought by flammable gases like propane and butane, while wet chemical fire extinguishers are the only ones suitable for use on cooking fat fires.
Today's requirements dictate that each work area should provide at least one extinguisher that is for every two hundred meters of floor space. For general work areas like offices and small establishments, it is recommended to have water fire extinguishers ***** as firefighting equipment. It is also advisable to place these extinguishers at key locations like emergency fire exits and escape routes. Other ideal locations would be fire exit doors and exits near floors or rooms.
Maintenance and testing of extinguishers is also necessary in fire safety. One of the ideal ways to ensure maintenance of fire safety devices would be through maintenance contracts with specialist companies. The process likewise provides owners with documentary evidence regarding testing procedures and annual tests. More so, as part of the process, it is best to keep track of all scheduled check-ups by means of a log book or record, which can be presented to fire authorities if such need arises.
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