Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers are an essential fire safety requirement in almost all buildings, including homes, commercial spaces, industrial facilities, and public institutions. The sale of fire extinguishers in the UK is governed by both demand and legal compliance, with different types of extinguishers required depending on the environment and the nature of potential fire risks. Fire extinguishers are superb at tackling fires that ignite as a result of flammable liquids or electrical equipment. They are safe on both high and low voltage, making them a necessity for businesses that deal with electrical equipment and wiring.

Types of Fire Extinguishers in the UK

The UK follows the BS EN3 standard for fire extinguishers. Different types of extinguishers are categorised based on the type of fire they are designed to fight:

• Water Fire Extinguishers (Class A)
  Use: Solid combustible materials like wood, paper, textiles.
  Water: Red label
  
• Foam Fire Extinguishers (Class A & B)
  Use: Solid combustibles and flammable liquids (e.g., petrol).
  Foam: Cream label.
• Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers (Class A, B & C)
  Use: Fires involving flammable liquids, gases, and electrical equipment.
  Dry Powder: Blue label.
• CO₂ Fire Extinguishers (Class B & Electrical)
  Use: Electrical fires and flammable liquids.
  CO₂: Black label.
• Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers (Class F)
  Use: Kitchen fires involving cooking oils and fats.
  Wet Chemical: Yellow label.
• Specialist Fire Extinguishers (Class D)
  Use: Metal fires (e.g., magnesium, lithium).
  Specialist: Green label

Extinguishers must be correctly placed, easily accessible, and properly maintenance and repairs (usually through annual servicing).

Based in Ipswich but servicing Colchester, East Anglia, London and surrounding areas Protect & Detect offer a wealth of fire and security products and services to help secure all types of home and business. If you’d like to enquire about our fire extinguishers, or any of our products and services, feel free to contact us. Either drop us an email, give us a call, or fill out our online form and we’ll call you back as soon as we can.