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Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are used in homes, schools, businesses and boats as a way to put out a small fire. Fire extinguishers come in many types for different purposes, including portable or fixed systems. This category relates to the science, origins, operation, selection and standards for fire extinguishers.
1,462 Questions
What are georgias apartment requirements to have fire extinguisher?
All apartment complexs in the state of GA are required by law to have a functional fire extinguisher within 75 feet of each unit.
Why would it not be good to install water based fire extinguisher in the computer lab?
Because it is dangerous to use water to extinguish a fire involving electrical equipment. The water can conduct electricity to the person fighting the fire and electrocute them. One should use dry powder on electrical fires.
How much for a core of fire wood cost?
The price of a CORD of firewood will vary in different areas, and vary with the type of wood. Here in central Virginia it is $150-$200 per cord of seasoned oak or hickory firewood. A cord of wood is a stack 4 ft x 4ft x 8 ft.
The most IMPORTANT question is whether you and everyone else can get out safely or should leave the firefighting to trained professionals.
The next thing to consider is whether you have the right type of extinguisher and sufficient capacity for the amount of fire that will be present by the time you get to the fire extinguisher and back.
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Why is afff foam good for fire fighting?
I wouldn't agree that afff is good for fire fighting. Perhaps at one time it was, before there were more cost effective and environmentally friendly options on the market. There are now wetting agents such as Novacool UEF (Universal Extinguishing Foam) that are a much better option. This foam, which is UL listed and certified under NFPA 18, is used at 1/6 to 1/12 of the concentration of AFFF and is bio-degradable.
AFFF is most effective in a contained pool of Class B flammables but is not effective on 3 dimensional fires where Novacool UEF is.
AFFF is outdated technology and needs to be replaced by modern day technology.
What is recoverable depreciation?
Recoverable Depreciation may be recovered from the insurance company.
Recoverable depreciation usually refers to monies held back for repairs. In essence, once a claim has been filed, usually by phone on a 24 hour claim hotline, an adjuster from the insurance goes to the home that has been damaged, assesses the damage, mails the itemization breakdown of damages called a "Scope" to the claimant showing amount of money allowing for repairs. Sometimes a check is sent before the Scope is sent, sometimes with, and sometimes after. State Farm prints out a Scope along with a check on the spot the same day. The check will be an amount minus the deductible. The insurance company holds back the "Recoverable Depreciation" until proof that repairs has been completed is received. This proof usually comes from the contractor. However, proof may be accepted by the insurance company from the claimant with certain documentation requested by the insurance company provided by the contractor. Their are cases in which the insurance company will send both the initail repair check and recoverable depreciation together in one check. This may occur if the claimant owns the home with no mortgage company involved or the amount of both checks are small usually $5,000 or less. If the claim check issued by the insurance company is larger than $5000 the check may have the check issued to the claimant and the mortgage company. If this is the case, the claimant must send endorse the check over to the lender and the lender than will cash the check and mail their own check back to the claimant. This can take 1-4 weeks depending on the lender and location. With many insurance companies, if the claimant does not have the work done within a designated time, usually, 180 days from the date the damage occured, the recoverable depreciation may be lost.
The insurance companies argue that this is to protect the consumer when, more often than not, it serves to frustrate rather than help the claimant.
These monies are not to be confused with 'uncovered or disallowed' claims. Recoverable depreciation is "incentive" money that has already been determined as needed by the claimant to help with repairs. More times than not, the initial check is NOT enough to cover the total of repair and the claimant may be in a pickle if they cannot find a contractor to work with them on a partial payment and then reimbursed by the insurance company after completion of repairs.
Are fire extinguishers required in all risks per NFPA?
There is no NFPA requirement to have a fire extinguisher in a one- or two-family residence.
What is the best fire extinguisher for height voltage transformer?
the best fire extinguisher for high voltage is a c extinguisher because it can put out electrical fires
What precautions should be taken to minimize the risk of fire on board a ship?
The short answer is to always maintain routine vessel maintenance. Ensuring the vessel is clean, a preventive maintenance schedule is in effect and proper stowage of all hazmat, is a very good start. Of course a well trained and professional crew is needed first.
What is MT when describing CO2 fire extinguisher?
It is just the nomenclature used in the models of fire extinguishers of certain Chinese company. MT is used to denote their CO2 fire extiguishers.
If you are unable to put out a fire with a single portable extinguisher you should?
Get another one, or use a hose reel, or get out and let the professionals take over.
What group is the correct sequence for using a fire extinguisher?
put the fire extiguisher in to the fire !!
What type of fire extinguishers are commercial vehicles transporting ammunition
Can dry powder fire extinguishers use to suppress kitchen fire?
As long as your fire extinguisher has class k[cooking fire]labeled on the front.
Fire Extinguisher should be tested every?
In the US, most state laws and the NFPA (national fire protection agency) require annual testing. Another view: Actually, TESTING is not required by any rules, annually, for portable fire extinguishers. TESTING is required generally at 12 years from date of manufacture. Monthly inspections and Annual INSPECTIONS are requred as well. Barry Cole Preferred Safety 303-477-8414
What is the life time for foam type fire extinguisher?
In the United States they can last for several years, but must be inspected annually.
What is a class A fire extinguisher used for?
A class D fire extinguisher is used for fighting class D fires. Class D fires are metal fires involving magnesium, potassium, sodium and sodium-potassium alloys. The class D extinguishers are mostly used in the aircraft industry, auto body shops and factories working with metal.
Where is a labs fire extinguisher located?
Laboratory fire extinguishers shoud be located just inside each exterior door. To be as safe as possible they should probably be of the type AR-AFFF, that is Alcohol Resistant Aqueous Film Forming Foam. While these foam extinguishers are messy they extinguish the fire AND THEN they provide reflash protection. Other extinguishing agents will extinguish the fire but if all the elements of a fire are still there, oxygen fuel and temperature, then the fire can reignite. AR-AFFF prevents that and prevents the foam from degrading due to solvents which tend to be present in Laboratories.
What is loaded stream fire extinguisher?
A water fire extinguisher with an anti-freeze charge added to it.
How many fire extinguisher are required aboard an 18 foot powerboat?
At least one USCG-approved Class B-1 fire extinguisher is required on any powerboat, unless it is under the following exception:
- "motorboats less than 26 feet in length,
- propelled by outboard motors and
- not carrying passengers for hire, need not carry such portable fire extinguishers if
- the construction of such motorboats will not permit the entrapment of explosive or flammable gases or vapors" [bullets added]
A UL-listed 5-B:C extinguisher, with 2 pounds of dry chemical, may provide the basis for the extinguisher, but it must ALSO conform to USCG-approvals (proper corrosion protection, labeling, mounting bracket, etc).
