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Fire Extinguisher Inspections

Fire extinguisher inspections examine how your equipment would respond in an emergency. Here at Safe-T Fire Protection, we provide thorough inspections near Buford and Lawrenceville to verify that your fire extinguisher is in top working condition. Commercial buildings are required to own fire extinguishers and have them inspected annually. In addition, every 30 days you should visually inspect your fire extinguisher. You can do this by asking three questions: 

  1. Is the fire extinguisher in the right place? 
  2. Is it both visible and accessible? 
  3. Does the pressure gauge show the correct pressure? 

A Safe-T Fire inspection will include a thorough examination of all the parts of your fire extinguisher. Our trained professionals can recommend products, and are also ready to tackle any repairs that need to be made. Our fire extinguisher services span a wide range of areas. We install kitchen fire extinguishers, dry powder fire extinguishers, wall-mounted fire extinguishers, foam fire extinguishers, portable fire extinguishers, and wet chemical fire extinguishers.

5 Different Classes of Fire 

The type of extinguisher you need depends on the class of fire. You can see the five classes of fire labeled below.

Types of Fires
Class A: Fires surrounding ordinary combustible materials, including wood, trash, and plastic.
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Class B: Fires that start from flammable liquids and gases. These materials can include gasoline, oil, paint, and propane.
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Class C: Fires that involve electrical equipment such as wiring, fuse boxes, appliances, and motors.
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Class D: Fires built from combustible materials such as magnesium, sodium, potassium, and aluminum.
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Class K: Fires that start from cooking oils such as animal and vegetable fats.

Types of Fire Extinguishers 

There are a few different types of fire extinguishers, which use various substances to tackle the chemical reaction taking place in the fire. It’s important to use the correct fire extinguisher. Here are six types of fire extinguishers: 

  • ABC Powder: Sprays a chemical powder to suffocate the fire, which can be used for class A, B, and C fires.
  • Carbon Dioxide: Removes oxygen to extinguish carbon dioxide from the fire. Should be used on class B fires.
  • Wet Chemical: Potassium solution that sprays and seals liquid over the fire. Compatible with Class A and fires containing fats and oils.
  • Water Mist: Fights with water molecules to drain the temperature. Works on class A, B, and C fires.
  • Foam: Uses foam to suffocate the fire. Works well for classes A and B (excluding gaseous fires).
  • Clean Agent: Uses gas, usually halon, to reduce oxygen levels from the fire. Environmentally friendly and leaves no residue, making it work with class B and C fires. 

PASS Fire Safety Tip

If you’re caught in an emergency and you aren’t familiar with how to use a fire extinguisher, just remember the acronym PASS:

  • Pull the pin.
  • Aim the fire extinguisher at the base of the fire.
  • Squeeze the fire extinguisher handle.
  • Sweep the nozzle from side to side while pointing at the fire’s base.
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