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What type of fire extinguisher is suitable for shoe factory?
A shoe factory is likely to have Class B hazards requiring an ABC or BC type of fire extinguisher.
What type of fire extinguisher does a restaurant require?
A typical restaurant would require at least one Type ABC fire extinguisher plus a Type K fire extinguisher near the kitchen (for grease and fryer fires).
What is the difference between CO2 fire extinguishers and DCP fire extinguishers?
ABC is the acronym for an extinguisher certified for A, B, and C type fires. A is common fuels like wood, B is for flammable liquids, and C is for charged electrical fires. DCP stands for Dry Chemical Powder, which is inside the extinguisher and is the actual fire suppressant. Basically, DCP is a type of ABC Extinguisher. You can also get extinguishers for Type D (combustible metals), Type K (kitchen), and other specialized extinguishing agents (i.e. Halon). Or you can get a Type A extinguisher, AB, B, BC, ABC, and others even!
Which extingusher will put out class a b c fires?
A class "ABC" fire extinguisher. about $20 at any hardware store.
The best tool to extinguish a small gasoline or diesel fire is a portable fire extinguishertrue or false?
True, provided that the extinguisher is the proper type. An ABC dry chemical extinguisher would be the best extinguisher to use.
Proper fire extinguisher for a electrical fire?
ABC, BC or C. It is often best to disconnect the electrical power and use an extinguisher appropriate for whatever type of fuel happens to be burning (A or B). Do NOT use a water-type A fire extinguisher on an energized electrical fire.
Are class k fire extinguishers for Kitchens?
Kitchens should have an ABC extinguisher. Commercial kitchens with "cooking media" such as deep fryers would also need a Type K extinguisher.
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on an oil fire?
A Class A, B, C, or ABC fire extinguisher works wonders on several different types of fires. A is good for wood, paper, etc. B is good for liquids. C is good for electrical fires. Do not use a Class D, for these are best on metals (such as magnesium).
What type of fire extinguishers would be best for a medical office?
A,B,C. In a Mexican hospital, they have a bucket of sand and a large spoon.
What do you do is a electrcal fire?
use an ABC fire extinguisher NOT WATER
What type of fire extinguishers is adequate for fighting petroleum fires?
Since petroleum is a flammable liquid, a Class B fire extinguisher would be used.
Does an ABC fire extinguisher extinguish fires by cooling it down?
Yes.
