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A Class A (or ABC) extinguisher would be used to extinguish a paper fire.
Class A - Ordinary Combustibles
Class B - Flammable liquids
Class C - Electrical fires
Class D - Flammable metals
Class K - Kitchen fires (organic fats/grease)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoType "A". Use for things that leave an ASH- like wood, cloth or paper.
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What type of fire extinguisher can extinguish the carton box?
A burning box of wood or paper would require a type A extinguisher.
What is an A fire extinguisher?
A type A is for wood, paper, cloth and trash.
What is a fire extinguisher type a used for?
A type A or Class A fire extinguisher is used on a Class A fire, that is, one involving "ordinary combustibles" such as paper, cloth, wood and small amounts of plastics.
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).
Which type of fire extinguisher used for burning combustibles such as paper?
Type A - water, Foam and dry chemical
What type of fire extinguisher would be most suitable to use on a fire in a faulty washing machine?
class c fire extinguisher
What type of fire extinguisher is used on a gasoline fire?
You need to use a Class B extinguisher on flammable liquids.
What type of fire extinguisher is used for paper and wood?
A Class A fire extinguisher is the least expensive and most easily available type of extinguisher to use on wood or paper fires. They are normally filled with water or water-based foam and pressurized with air.
What fire extinguisher is appropriate for combination fires?
Type A is used for combination fires: TRASH, WOOD & PAPER.
What type of fire does a water fire extinguisher put out?
A water fire extinguisher (called a "Class A"extinguisher) is only useful on fires involving wood, paper, cardboard, and most plastics. An extinguisher labelled "Class B" is for fires involving flammable liquids, and "Class C" is for electrical equipment fires.
Is there a rating on a fire extinguisher?
Yes. They are rated for the type of fire they can be used against, and the capacity of the extinguisher.
You fire extinguisher is labeled b1 what type of fire will be put out with this extinguisher?
It will put out burning fluids.
