A CO2 fire extinguisher works by suffocating a fire with CO2 which causes the oxygen to be displaced and the fire to burn out.

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Wet chemical fire extinguishers are used in class F fires that involve cooking oils and fats. Although his type of fire extinguisher could be used in Class A fires, a foam or water fire extinguisher would be better suited to this class of fire.

As dry powder fire extinguishers are advised not to be used in enclosed spaces, the below is a common list of businesses that would use a dry powder fire extinguisher:

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Dry powder extinguishers can be used in the event of class A, B or C fires and are commonly known as ABC extinguishers because of this. This type of extinguisher should not be used in an enclosed space as the powder could be easily inhaled and is also incredibly difficult to clean up once the fire has been extinguished.

They can also be used on flammable gases such as liquid petroleum, flammable liquid such as petrol and electrical equipment.

As this is the most common fire extinguisher a water fire extinguisher is used throughout most buildings in the UK. A list of the most common is below:

Foam fire extinguishers should be used in buildings where flammable liquids are stored, and within buildings where organic materials are found.  A list of the most common is below:

Dry Powder fire extinguishers work by removing the heating element of the fire triangle, without this the fire will extinguish. They also separate the fuel of the fire from the oxygen element.

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During your fire risk assessment locations will be identified as class A fire risks, and this is where the Water fire extinguishers will be placed. This should be next to the exits on floors.

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CO2 fire extinguishers should be stored next to the nearest fire exits and/or by the source of a fire risk, which should be identified by a fire risk assessment.

Foam fire extinguishers work by creating a cooling effect on the fuel which is feeding the fire, and the foaming agent inside the extinguisher (Aqueous Film Forming Foam) helps by creating a barrier between the flames of the fire and the fuel. This will then result in the fire being extinguished.

Upon pressing the fire extinguisher trigger potassium is expelled as a fine mist, this creates a layer of soapy foam on the surface of the burning oil or fat that starves the fire of the oxygen.

Specialist dry powder extinguishers exist that can be used on fires caused by flammable liquids. Standard dry powder fire extinguishers can be used on fires involving electronic equipment up to 1000v.

A water fire extinguisher works by having a cooling effect on the fire’s fuel and taking away the heating element that the fire needs to keep burning. This will result in the fire burning more slowly and results in the flames being put out and the fire will be extinguished.

After these checks have taken place by your selected fire extinguisher engineering company, you will receive a certificate verifying that your fire extinguishers have been commissioned in line with UK fire regulations, and are therefore safe to use.

Fire extinguishers are not compliant with UK fire extinguisher legislation until they have been commissioned. Even if you have the correct fire extinguisher type and sizes they are not compliant until you have them checked and approved as safe to use.

There are several classes of fire and each fire extinguisher type is designed to tackle them. They are based on which fuels a fire, to begin with. It is the presence of the fuel within your premises that will help determine which fire extinguishers types you need and the location of them.

Dry Powder fire extinguishers should be stored directly next to the source of the fire risk to enable quick access if required.

For your premises to meet current fire safety regulations you need to have the right types of fire extinguishers, this will also ensure that your premises are protected in the event of a fire occurring.

Like the water fire extinguisher type, foam fire extinguishers can be used for fires involving flammable solids such as wood, paper, and textiles. In addition to flammable solids, foam fire extinguishers can also be used on flammable liquids including petrol or paint.

Water fire extinguishers are suited to class A fire risks and are the most popular fire extinguisher type. They distribute water at high pressure to extinguish flames.

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Electrical fires – fires involving electrical equipment such as laptops and photocopiers. The fire changes class once the electrical item is removed.

Once a class A or class B fire risk has been identified then Foam fire extinguishers should be stored at exit points at these locations.

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers will often be found in server rooms or in a space where a large number of electrical devices are based. They are used in extinguishing electrical fires.

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Dry powder fire extinguishers can be used in a wide range of scenarios involving organic materials such as cardboard, paper, fabrics, wood and coal.

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Wet Chemical fire extinguishers should be stored next to the source of a fire risk after a fire assessment has taken place.

For class B fires a Foam fire extinguisher is the most common type of extinguisher used. As these fire extinguishers are water-based, they can also be used on Class A fires.

As well as the correct type of fire extinguisher, you will also need the right size and weight for each fire extinguisher.