Fire extinguishers | NFPA Fire Extinguisher Information A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives; but portable extinguishers have limitations Because fire grows and spreads so rapidly, the #1 priority for residents is to get out safely
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
What Is a Class K Fire Extinguisher? - NFPA What testing does the extinguisher go through to get a Class K designation? In order for a fire extinguisher to obtain a rating for Class K fires it needs to pass certain tests in accordance with UL 711, Standard for Safety for Rating and Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishers
Extinguisher Placement Guide | NFPA In the hands of trained personnel, portable fire extinguishers are the first line of defense against incipient fires, but in order to be useful they need to be accessible This blog tackles the topic of portable fire extinguisher placement, both how portable fire extinguishers should be distributed and exactly where they are allowed to be placed
Guide to Fire Extinguisher ITM | NFPA This was intended to be a helpful guide to extinguisher ITM but it doesn't contain all the details that the requirements in NFPA 10 contain Since there are many different types of extinguishers, there are slightly different requirements based on the extinguisher's characteristics
NFPA 10 Standard Development Discover the development and updates of NFPA 10, the Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, ensuring safety and compliance
Location Requirements for Fire Extinguishers - NFPA While NFPA 10 provides information for how fire extinguishers are installed, inspected, maintained, and tested, other codes dictate where they are required
Fire Extinguisher Ratings - NFPA A key component of successfully using an extinguisher is ensuring the type of extinguisher is a match for the type of fire There is the risk of spreading a fire if you use the wrong extinguisher, this is one of the reasons we only recommend that only those who are trained use extinguishers