Extinguisher, portable

Potential fire hazard areas should be considered when locating fire extinguishers. Portable fire extinguishers should be distributed within the areas, in conformance with NFPA 10. Guidance on the location of portable fire extinguishers necessary to protect property is outlined below. [Pg.229]

Identification, selection and use of correct fire extinguishers Portable fire extinguishers... [Pg.278]

Portable Fire Extinguishers Portable Ladders Powered Industrial Trucks... [Pg.8]

Portable fire extinguishers are classified according to appHcabiHty Class A for soHd combustibles Class B for flammable Hquids Class C for electrical fires that require a nonconducting agent and Class D for combustible metals. Water frequently is used for Class A extinguishers bicarbonates for Class B and Class BC carbon dioxide or Freon for Class C ammonium phosphate for Class ABC and powdered salt, sodium chloride, for Class D. [Pg.102]

Eire equipment Fire alarm and fire-fighting equipment must be regularly inspected, maintained and tested Portable extinguishers to have designated locations/be of correct type. Instructions must be provided as to where and how to use them. Practice is necessary... [Pg.196]

Withdrawn) 1987 AMD 3 Portable fire extinguishers (AMD 8585) dated 15 December 1995. Withdrawn, superseded by BS 7863 1996, BS 7867 1997 and BS EN 3-1 to 6 (Withdrawn) 1977 Components of automatic fire detection systems. Part 1 Introduction. Withdrawn, superseded by BS EN 54-1 1996... [Pg.588]

AMD 2 Recommendations for colour coding to indicate the extinguishing media contained in portable fire extinguishers (AMD 9740) dated October 1997. With BS EN 3 Parts 1 to 6, supersedes BS 5423 1987... [Pg.589]

Portable fire extinguishers. Description, duration of operation. Class A and B fire test. With BS EN 3-2 to 6 and BS 7863 1996, Superseded BS 5423 1987 (still cuiTcnt)... [Pg.589]

AMD 1 Portable fire extinguishers. Provisions for the attestation of conformity of portable fire extinguishers m accordance with EN 3 Parts 1 to 5 (AMD 10494) dated September 1999. With BS EN 3-1 to 5 and BS 7863 1996, superseded BS 5423 1987 Eire detection and fire alarm systems. Introduction, supersedes BS 5445 Part 1 1977... [Pg.589]

Is suitable Are extinguishing equipment ready for instant use (Sueh equipment may eonsist of pails of water, buekets of sand, a hose, or portable extinguishers, depending on the nature and quantity of the eombustible material exposed.) [OSHA Referenee. 252(a)(2)(ii)]... [Pg.272]

Combination extinguishing systems-Combining dry chemicals and foam agents unites the fast flame control of the dry chemical with the cooling and sealing ability of foam to provide an efficient portable extinguishing system. [Pg.176]

Portable extinguishers-These are used in small fires since they can easily be transported and operated. Ideal placement would be in laboratories and pilot plant installations where fires of limited size can be anticipated. [Pg.176]

The effectiveness of portable extinguishers is limited by the need to keep their weight, and therefore the amount of extinguishing agent they contain, within the limits necessary for quick and easy handling. The maximum discharge time, which can be expected from any portable extinguisher, is approximately 60-120 seconds. [Pg.164]

Due to its cooling power, water is the most effective extinguishing agent for many types of fire. It is particularly suitable for fires in carbonaceous materials. Portable extinguishers provide a limited quantity of water using gas pressure. Extinguishers should have a nozzle fitted so that the direction of the jet can be properly controlled. [Pg.164]

Hose reels connected to the public water supply have the advantage that their supply of water is unlimited, although the pressure may be less than that generated in a portable extinguisher. Very large hoses are difficult to handle and lengths should not normally exceed 14 meters. Water should be immediately available when the control valve is opened. [Pg.164]

A range of powders is available in portable extinguishers for fighting fires in flammable liquids and are suitable for certain solid materials, including special metals. Discharge is by gas pressure and a hose is essential. [Pg.164]

Portable extinguishers and fire blankets are normally provided at strategic points in the work area. See Table 5.12. [Pg.151]

Portable extinguishers and fire blankets are normally provided at strategic points in the work area. The range of application of portable extinguishers is summarized in Table 6.12. British Standard EN3 Part 5 requires all new extinguisher bodies to be red. A zone of colour above, or within, the section used to provide operating instructions may be used to identify the type of extinguisher. The colours used are ... [Pg.223]

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