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).
A burning box of wood or paper would require a type A extinguisher.
Fire extinguishers are not usually classified by color. They are classified by letters A, B, C, D and K. Electrical fires are a type C fire and require either a class C extinguisher or a ABC (known as a multi purpose) extinguisher.
Yes. They are rated for the type of fire they can be used against, and the capacity of the extinguisher.
It will put out burning fluids.
Only the type of fire that is highlighted
you'll never know when any type of fire extinguisher can come handy in case of a fire
Liquid
Fire Extinguisher
You need to use a Class B extinguisher on flammable liquids.
A type b extinguisher puts out a class B fire, i.e., flammable/combustible liquids and gases.
class c fire extinguisher
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.