What kind of fire extinguisher do I need for my home?
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides minimum recommendations for the home: Primary Fire Extinguishers – For your main home protection, install a 2-A:10-B:C rated extinguisher on every level of your home – no more than 40 feet apart.
Where should a fire blanket be located in the home?
Fire blankets should be placed in the room/ area where a potential fire may occur. Fires can spread very quickly so the placing for fire blankets is crucial. They should be fixed or placed in an easily accessible position where the breakout of fire won’t prevent access to them.
Should you have fire extinguisher at home?
Yes, provided you know when and how to use it. Fire extinguishers can be a small but important part of the home fire safety plan. They can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or suppressing it until the fire department arrives. Remember, lives are more important than property.
What is ABC type of fire extinguisher?
Dry Chemical (ABC, BC and DC) Extinguishers Dry Chemical Extinguishers come in a variety of types. You may see them labeled: “ABC” indicating that they are designed to extinguish class A, B, and C fires. “BC” indicating that they are designed to extinguish class B and C fires.
What extinguisher should you not use to put out a flammable liquids fire?
Water extinguishers are used on Class A fires involving solid combustibles. They are not suitable for fires fuelled by flammable liquids or where electricity is involved.
What types of fire extinguisher should you use on live electrical equipment?
Carbon dioxide extinguishers (CO2) CO2 extinguishers are ideal for places with a lot of electrical equipment such as offices or server rooms because they are safe to use on fires involving electrical apparatus. Carbon dioxide extinguishers do not leave any residue, unlike a foam extinguisher.
Do I need a fire extinguisher in my kitchen?
The simplest answer is because the National Fire Protection Agency in NFPA 10 dictates that you must have at least one fire extinguisher ready for use in the kitchen. For these reasons, the NFPA still requires that commercial kitchens include a class K specific fire extinguisher.
How far should a fire blanket be from a fire extinguisher?
For example, NFPA codes and standards stipulate that fire extinguishers be placed within 30 feet of cooking equipment, and it’s proper to place a fire blanket within this range as well. A fire blanket typically comes with a protective cover that clearly identifies it and instructs the user on how to extract the blanket.
What type of fire extinguisher do I need for home use?
An extinguisher rated “A-B-C” is recommended for home use. Many fire extinguisher models are designed for one-time use and cannot be recharged. Get training from the fire department or a fire extinguisher manufacturer.
Should you use a fire blanket to cover a fire?
Putting a lid or pan over a fire in a container is the right idea—if done effectively, it will smother the fire. But it can be risky, because you may not have enough protection from the flames as you bring this cover down over them. Using a fire blanket lowers this risk.
How effective are smoke alarms at detecting fires?
Smoke Alarms If you have a fire, smoke alarms can cut nearly in half your risk of dying in a fire. Smoke alarms sense abnormal amounts of smoke or invisible combustion gases in the air. They can detect both smoldering and flaming fires.