What would be deemed the equivalent of a one 4 a rated fire extinguisher used for occupancies that involve primarily Class A fire hazards?

For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon = 3.785 L. Two 21/2-gallon water-type extinguishers shall be deemed the equivalent of one 4-A rated extinguisher.

What is the minimum number of K portable fire extinguishers 1.5 gal min shall be provided for six fryers with maximum cooking medium capacity of 80 pounds each?

For up to four fryers having a maximum cooking medium capacity of 80 pounds (36.3 kg) each: one Class K portable fire extinguisher of a minimum 1.5-gallon ( 6 L) capacity.

What is the distance between fire extinguishers?

Size and layout of the room: a basic NFPA rule is that there should be no more than 75 feet between fire extinguishers and that they should be accessible.

Do fire extinguishers require SDS?

The employer is responsible for ensuring the required labeling of containers and also that Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available to address the physical and health hazards of fire extinguishers in their workplace.

What is the minimum acceptable rating for fire extinguishers?

2A-10BC
The minimum fire extinguisher rating acceptable for use in business occupancies is 2A-10BC. Extinguishers with higher ratings may be used.

What is fire load calculation?

The formula for calculating fire load is as stated. Fire load = (combustibles in kg) x calorific value in kcal/kg. Floor area in square meters. The calculation of the fire load is the basis for the determining the classification of. the occupancies for the fire grading of buildings.

What is K class fire extinguisher?

Class K fire extinguishers offer improved fire control for cooking fires by: Minimizing the splash hazard. Forming a soapy foam on the surface of the hot cooking oil, holding in the vapors and steam, and smothering the fire. (A process known as saponification.)

What is ABC fire extinguisher?

“ABC” fire extinguishers are filled with a fine yellow powder. The greatest portion of this powder is composed of monoammonium phosphate. Nitrogen is used to pressurize the extinguishers. It is extremely important to identify which types of dry chemical extinguishers are located in your area.