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Something that burns is called combustible
Substances that burns in air or oxygen to produce heat and light are called combustible substances
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What does the letter on the fire extinguisher mean?
The letter indicate the types of fire the extinguisher will put out. They are, A: Common combustibles: Wood, Paper, Cloth B: Flammable Combustibles: Gas, Propane & Solvents C: Electrical: Wires & Motors D: Combustibles: Magnesium & lithium K: Cooking Media: Oils
What does Class A Combustibles consist of what materials?
Class A combustibles are generally considered to be ordinary items such as wood, paper, trash. Class A fires are extinguishable with a Class A fire extinguisher -(Water)
How do you remove all of the combustibles from a designated smoking area?
By throwing them out.
Combustibles from the designated smoking area?
Depends on wind direction and flammable materials.
How far should combustibles be kept from the heater when it is operating without a shield?
3 feet
What term is used to describe materials that stop burning when removed from a flame?
ordinary combustibles
What dose move combustibles from a designated evacuation route means?
Objects or debris that will burn
Where does a hair straightener catch fire?
The hair straightener catches fire beside the heating elements. The device itself does not catch fire until after it has caught nearby combustibles on fire. The heating element brings nearby combustibles up to their ignition temperatures.
What does remove all of the combustibles mean?
"Remove all of the combustibles" means to take away anything that is capable of catching fire easily, such as paper, cloth, or flammable liquids, from a certain area to reduce the risk of fire or explosion.
How many classes of fire in sa?
There are five classes of fire in South Africa. They are: Class A - Solid combustibles Class B - Liquid combustibles and gases Class C - Electrical fires Class D - Metal fires Class F - Consumeable liquids
What if your supervisor ask you to remove all of the combustibles from a designated evacuation route?
I would do it. It would be logical to do so.
Which type of fire extinguisher used for burning combustibles such as paper?
Type A - water, Foam and dry chemical
