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Class B fires consist of flammable liquids, such as gasoline, oil, and solvents. These fires require specific extinguishing agents, like foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide, to effectively suppress them. Using water on Class B fires can spread the flames and worsen the situation. Proper handling and storage of flammable liquids are crucial for fire safety.
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What class of fires consists of flammable liquids including stove alcohol gasoline and disesel?
Class b
Which class of fire consist of flammable liquids including stove alcohol agasoline and diesel?
class B
What class of fire consists of flamable liquids including stove alcohol gasoline and diesel?
The class of fire that consists of flammable liquids, such as stove alcohol, gasoline, and diesel, is classified as Class B fires. These fires involve liquids or gases that can ignite and spread rapidly. Extinguishing agents for Class B fires typically include foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide extinguishers, which help smother the flames and prevent re-ignition.
In what class do flammable liquids fall?
Flammable liquids fall under Class 3 in the United Nations classification system for hazardous materials. These liquids can ignite easily at relatively low temperatures and pose a fire hazard. Proper storage and handling of flammable liquids are essential to prevent accidents.
What do class b fires consist of?
Class B extinguishers fight Flammable Liquid fires. The extinguisher classes: Class A: flammable solids Class B: flammable liquids Class C: fires involving electrical equipment. These agents don't conduct electricity. No extinguisher is rated as only for Class C fires; you will find Class B-C and Class A-B-C extinguishers. Class D: flammable metals Class K: kitchen fires
What class A of fire is an electrcal fire?
It's NOT class A - which is flammable solids. Electrical fires are class C (burning liquids are class B, burning metals are class D)
What is the classification of an electrical fire?
An electrical fire is a class 'C' fire. In addition, Class 'A' is combustibles that leave an ash. (Paper, etc.) Class 'B' is flammable liquids. Class 'C' is electrical. Class 'D' is a metal fire.
What type of fire will be put out by a b-1 fire extinguisher?
B-1 is for a Class B fire, that is, flammable/combustible liquids and gases.
Class and ldquoB and rdquo fire extinguishers are best suited to fight what kind of fires?
flammable liquids
Class A fire extinguisher is for what type of material?
Class A extinguishers are designed for "ordinary flammable materials" (organic solids such as paper and wood) but not liquids like gasoline, grease, electrical fires, or flammable metals.
What type of fire will B-1 fire extinguisher put out?
A type b extinguisher puts out a class B fire, i.e., flammable/combustible liquids and gases.
Do all liquids put out fire?
Obviously not. Many liquids are flammable.
