What is An ABC Fire Extinguisher?
- A Multipurpose Extinguisher that can put out a range of Fires. A,B,C stand for the class of fires the Extinguisher Works on.
What Are Class A, B, and C Fires?
- Class A - Fires Involving common combustibles including Wood, Paper, Cloth, Rubber, and Plastics.
- Class B - Fires Involving Flammable Liquids such as Solvents, oil, Gas, paints and lacquers
- Class C - Fires Involving Electrical equipment including wiring, controls , motors and appliance.
Where should a Fire Extinguisher be placed?
- There should be at least 1 Fire Extinguisher on every floor of a Home or building.
- Place extinguishers in visible easy to reach area away from heat sources.
- Extinguishers should be place in areas fires are more likely to start such as kitchens or garages.