Inspections & Checks

• Fire Extinguishers

• Fire Blankets

• Fire Hose Reels Inspections

Test & Tag Services

Hazards

Fire extinguishers are selected in accordance with the type of fire hazard presented by any given installation. Fire hazards fall into three categories

1. Light Hazard
2. Ordinary Hazard
3. High Hazard

Light Hazard

Where the amount and type of combustibles present are such that initial fires of a small nature only may be expected. Examples of light hazards include.

• Premises such as domestic/residential, offices, school rooms, relocatable buildings, churches and assembly halls that constitute a Class A fire
• Areas where flammable liquids are stored in containers not exceeding 5L in capacity, and the total quantity stored in any one fire compartment does not exceed 25L, which constitutes a Class B fire

Ordinary Hazard

Where the amount and type of combustibles present are such that initial fires of a moderate nature only may be expected. Examples of ordinary hazards include.

• Mercantile storage and display areas, showrooms and workshops which constitute a Class A fire
• Areas where flammable liquids are stored in open top containers in which the exposed surface area of liquid does not exceed 2m sq, or in container storage not exceeding a total of 250l each no greater than 25L which constitutes a Class B fire

High Hazard

Where the amount and type of combustibles present are such that a large initial fire may be expected. Examples of high hazards include.

• Woodworking areas, warehouse with high piled storage in excess of 4.5m, foam plastic storage & processing which constitutes a Class A fire
• Areas where flammable liquids are stored in open top containers in which the exposed surface area of liquid exceeds 2m sq, or in container storage exceeding a total of 250L which constitutes a Class B fire hazard

Note: Fire zones that present additional fire risk such as electrical & gas etc, should be considered when selecting a suitable fire extinguisher