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Any fire involving live electrical components, such as an electric motor, transformer, or switchgear. Here is a way to remember-

A- burning solids- leaves ASH

B- Liquids- the BOIL

C- Electrical CURRENT

D- flammable metals- they DENT

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How can a class C fire be extinguished?

A class C fire involves energized electrical equipment. It should not be extinguished using water, as it can conduct electricity and cause electrocution. To extinguish a class C fire, it is recommended to use a dry chemical or carbon dioxide fire extinguisher designed for use on electrical fires.


Why sand bucket is used to control class C fire?

because the temperature of fire of class C is so high that if water is used to extinguish such fire, the water before reaching the fire surface gets evaporated and thus is useless. that's y sand is used.,


How many classes of fire are there as per Indian standard in date?

As per Indian standards, there are five classes of fire, classified as Class A, B, C, D, and F. Class A covers ordinary combustibles like wood and paper, Class B involves flammable liquids, Class C includes gases, Class D pertains to combustible metals, and Class F refers to cooking oils and fats. This classification helps in determining the appropriate fire extinguishing methods and equipment.


Class A fires are fueled by what?

Class A fire: flammable solids--wood, paper, cloth, things like that. Class B fire: flammable liquids Class C fire: electrical fire. A Class C fire is one where electric sparks ignite something else like wood or gasoline, but it's classified differently because it must be extinguished with a nonconductive agent to prevent the firefighters from being electrocuted. Class D fire: flammable metals Class K fire: kitchen fires. These are technically Class B fires--grease is a flammable liquid--but they are very hard to put out, so special extinguishing systems are used.


How many classes of fire are there as per Indian standard?

4 Classes of Fire.CLASS A(ORDINARY COMBUSTIBLES)CLASS B(FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS & GASES)CLASS C(ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS)CLASS D(COMBUSTIBLE METALS)CLASS K(COOKING OILS & FATS)

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Class c fire extinguisher is used for?

A class C fire is an electrical fire. A class C extinguisher is approved for electrical fires.


Why is class c is for putting out electrical fires?

An electrical fire is a class "C" fire. A Class "C" fire is actually a class "A" or "B" fire that is caused by electrical current.


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 is the most dangerous fire class?

Class c


What fire extinguisher for electrical fire?

A Class C fire extinguisher.


What fire extinguisher for electric fire?

A Class C fire extinguisher.


What fire extinguisher do you use for a vacuum on fire?

A vacuum is nothing. A nothing can't burn, so there is no need to put it out. If you are talking about a vacuum cleaner (electrical appliance) on fire, that is an energized electrical fire, which is a Class C fire. You will need a UL class C rated fire extinguisher for this emergency (i.e., ABC, B:C, or C). If you can unplug the vacuum safely, then do so. This converts the fire from Class C to "ordinary combustibles", UL Class A.


Which class of fire extinguisher should be used on electrical equipment?

As per Americal standard CLASS C is for electrical fire but in british standard it is not there because technically Electrical fire is not applicable since it will turns to CLASS A fire once it happened. so Dry Powder extinguisher is enough to extinguish the same.


What is class c fire extinguisher is used for?

A class C fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires. A all purpose A, B, C extinguisher can also be used.


What makes a class C fire?

The class C bottle rocket fires when you pull the lever.


Water should never be used on which class of fire?

Class C.


What equipment can be used for an electrical fire?

Class C fire Extinguishers