What is the Australian standard for fire extinguishers?
The Australian Standard (AS) 2444 Portable Fire Extinguishers and Fire Blankets selection and location will provide comprehensive and specific information.
How do I know which fire extinguisher to use?
Most fire extinguishers will have a pictograph label telling you which classifications of fire the extinguisher is designed to fight. For example, a simple water extinguisher might have a label like the one below, indicating that it should only be used on Class A fires.
What Colour bands are on fire extinguishers Australia?
What do the different fire extinguisher colour mean and how are they used for?
| Colour | Type | Class of fire |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Water | A |
| Blue | Dry powder | A, B, C, D Electrical |
| Cream | Foam | A, B |
| Black | Carbon dioxide | B, electrical |
What size fire extinguisher do I need?
Consider the Size of the Room For a room of average dimension, a 5-lb fire extinguisher may be sufficient. For larger commercial spaces and warehouses where a fire has more room to spread, a larger 10-lb model may be necessary.
What are the 4 types of fire extinguishers used for?
There are four classes of fire extinguishers – A, B, C and D – and each class can put out a different type of fire.
- Class A extinguishers will put out fires in ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper.
- Class B extinguishers are for use on flammable liquids like grease, gasoline and oil.
What are the 6 fire extinguisher classes?
There are six main types of fire extinguisher available in Australia – water, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide (CO2) or wet chemical and vaporising liquid – with each identifiable by a coloured band denoting the contents.
How often should fire extinguishers be inspected in Qld?
All fire extinguishers must be inspected every six months. If an extinguisher does not have a pressure gauge, it may need to be weighed to check if it is still full. Other fire extinguisher servicing requirements may be needed such as having them emptied, pressure tested, and refilled every 3 to 5 years.
How do I calculate how many fire extinguishers I need Australia?
Placement of Fire Extinguishers is governed by Australian Standard 2444 and the Building Code of Australia. As a guide the requirement is one extinguisher every 15 metres if practicable for Class A fires and every 20 metres for Class E and F fires.
How do you read a fire extinguisher tag in Australia?
How to read a Fire Extinguisher Service Tag. The tag of a portable fire extinguisher is yellow in colour and includes a matrix of months (row 1) and years (columns). The date in which an inspection occurs should be stamped into the fire extinguisher service tag by the person conducting the inspection.
What is the standard for portable fire extinguishers in Australia?
Adopts and varies Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1841:1997 ‘Portable Fire Extinguishers’ approved by the Standards Association of Australia on 24 January 1997, amended by Amendment No. 1 published on 23 February 2001 and Amendment No. 2 published on 10 April 2003.
What is the as 2444-2001 standard for fire extinguishers?
The AS 2444-2001 standard for portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets, which explains the selection and location details of extinguishers, must be strictly followed while installing fire extinguishers in buildings.
Do you have the right type of fire extinguisher for your home?
You should have the right types of fire extinguisher for your house or business premises, or you may not meet current regulations. The various types of fire extinguisher put out fires started with different types of fuel – these are called ‘classes’ of fire.
What is the NSW Health Policy Directive for fire extinguishers?
6. NSW Health Policy Directive PD2010_024 re extinguishers (applies to NSW HEALTH CARE FACILITIES only) The existing arrangements for extinguishers may have stemmed from any one of these sources and confirmation should therefore be sought from the relevant authority prior to the removal of any extinguisher.