Early warning is essential, but once the fire has started, the next thing needed is a functional fire extinguisher. Knowing the differences between models will help you find the best solution and keep it close at hand. At ArchiPro, we provide a range of fire extinguishers for homes and offices to help you maximise safety levels in all places.
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Fire safety greatly depends on early alerts, but once the alarm has been triggered, the first thing needed is a fire extinguisher. Having at least one of those in the house will help to prevent a small fire from spreading around and becoming critical.
Where to Install a Fire Extinguisher
The best place to mount fire extinguishers is high on the wall, where children and pets can’t reach them. It’s also important to choose prominent, easily accessible spots, where they can be noticed and grabbed quickly in case of emergency.
One good place to mount an extinguisher unit is near or inside the kitchen, as long as it’s far from stoves and direct sources of heat. It’s also convenient to have a unit in the garage.
Cars, boats, and caravans should be equipped with suitable compact units.
Fire extinguishers are classified by several different determinants. The most basic selection is between rechargeable and non-rechargeable models.
Next, fire extinguishers are classified by the type of fire they can be used against. This category is divided into A, B, C and D.
Also available are multipurpose extinguishers, suited for more than one type of fire. Those units are visibly labelled with all classes they fit into.
The most recognisable fire extinguishers are red. However, it’s important to notice the coloured panel on the extinguisher’s label that is content-specific, indicating the best application of the unit.
Fire extinguishers should be fully charged at all times and stored in the designated storage area. It’s best to keep them safe inside the specifically designed cabinets, suitable for all conventional models. All units must be highly visible and easily accessible.
Regular inspections and routine maintenance will ensure that the unit is ready in its maximal utility power when needed. Monthly checks should include:
Fire extinguishers, similar to smoke alarms and other safety features, have a limited service life. The non-rechargeable units should be discarded and replaced if not used in the period of 12 years after the manufacture date.
Most models feature a needle on the pressure gauge. If the unit is adequately charged, the needle will sit inside the green-coloured part of the dial. Similarly, if the unit needs recharging or is overcharged, the needle will appear inside the red-coloured zone.
A fire extinguisher should only be used with safety precautions. Once started, it will last 10-15 seconds on average. For that reason, it’s essential to know precisely how to operate it, as well as how to do it without putting others to risk.
The so-called “PTASS” technique is the best way to use a fire extinguishing device:
Fire extinguishers mounted on the same floor of a multi-storey building - or across all floors, if it is a single occupancy home - should be of the same standard and design, featuring a similar operation method.
If you need assistance to find the right fire extinguisher for your home or office, ArchiPro provides a connection to the various professionals, ready to assist with all requirements and questions. Simply click "Contact supplier" on the product's page, or visit the supplier's website directly from the product's page.