Fire Extinguisher Types - NFPA When using an extinguisher or selecting an extinguisher to install, it’s important to know the characteristics of different fire extinguishers This blog will address the different types of fire extinguishers by breaking them down by their extinguishing agent, which is the material inside the extinguisher that gets applied to the fire
Fire extinguishers - NFPA A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives;
What Is a Class K Fire Extinguisher? - NFPA One example of a fire extinguisher that is ineffective for extinguishing Class K fires is a carbon dioxide (CO 2) extinguisher The CO 2 will cool the top layer of fuel, but below that fuel is insulating itself and retaining a lot of heat, and this could cause the fire to reignite after the CO 2 has been depleted
NFPA Fact Sheet | Fire Extinguisher Location and Placement Fire Extinguisher Fact Sheet Code officials are charged with ensuring that occupancies are properly outfitted with fire extinguishers and that they are placed in the right locations This resource identifies which occupancies require extinguishers and where they should be placed within them
NFPA 10 Standard Development Discover the development and updates of NFPA 10, the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, ensuring safety and compliance