How are fire extinguishers designated?
Each of the substances that surround us is incinerated in a specific way. Some materials burn quickly, turning to ash, others melt, emit flammable compounds, or glow. Taking into account various types of fire, people have developed different extinguishing agents and, above all, appropriately adapted extinguishers. How to interpret the letter marks on fire extinguishers ? Here are a couple of helpful tips. Published: 5-12-2022 What are fire extinguisher designations used for? If we take a look at the inscriptions on a container with a extinguishing agent, we will see characteristic pictograms and large letters. Among other things, they indicate the type of extinguishing agent; For example, the CO2 extinguisher has the symbol: GS, and the dry powder extinguisher ; GP Knowledge of these brands saved the lives and property of many people! So where should we look for guidelines on the use of a particular model of fire extinguisher? It is the standard letter markings on them that let us know their intended use. The markings indicate whether the extinguishers are designed to extinguish a fire of solid, gaseous or liquid substances. When choosing the right fire extinguisher, it is very useful to take a look at the simple and universal graphics that accompany the letters and which are understandable even for foreigners who do not speak Polish.
Symbols on fire extinguishers: what does the law say? We must remember that fire extinguisher designations are not an invention of manufacturers or marketers. Specific information on the duty to apply particular symbols can be found in legal acts such as: The Fire Protection Law of August 24, 1991, Regulation of the Minister of the Interior and Administration of June 7, 2010, Polish standards (including PN-EN 3-7+A1:2008 “Portable fire extinguishers”). A compendium of currently applicable fire protection symbols is also available on the website of the National Headquarters of the State Fire Service. There we will learn that there are 5 basic types of fire extinguishers: A, B, C, D and F. How should we understand the letter marks? Here's a heads up. Fire extinguishersCZ Leadsmarked “A” Fire extinguishers marked “A” are intended to extinguish organic solids fires. What materials are we referring to? Examples include: Wooden furniture, books and other paper items, natural fabrics (linen, cotton), straw bales. A specific characteristic of organic materials is that they produce carbon when incinerated. What is the meaning of the “B” pictogram on a fire extinguisher? What does the letter B mean on a fire extinguisher ? Fire group B covers fusible materials and flammable liquids. Therefore, extinguishers marked with a “B” will be of great help to extinguish substances such as gasoline, fuel oil, plastics, synthetic fibers, lacquers or alcohols in concentrations greater than 50% (ethanol, methanol). The letter "B" is usually accompanied by a symbol that features a boat tilted and on fire.
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Fire extinguishers marked “C”, “D” and “F”: applications In industrial conditions, production plants or specialized workshops, we will often see extinguishing agents marked with a “C”. What does this letter mean ? Indicates that the device is designed to extinguish fires involving volatile substances. These are usually gases such as methane, propane, natural gas, hydrogen, etc. The fire protection market also offers extinguishers marked “F” or “D”. The “D” models were developed to extinguish burning metals. “F” extinguishers are used to eliminate fires caused by overheated food oils and greases used in homes and restaurants. ABC and BCE multifunctional fire extinguishers Manufacturers in the fire protection sector look for versatile solutions that allow us to put out different types of fires with a single extinguishing agent. The effect of this search is the extinguisher marked “ABC”, which is used to extinguish fires of groups: A, B and C, that is, solids, flammable liquids and gases. Another innovative product that is an alternative to extinguishers B and C are the BCE extinguishers. How should we understand the BCE mark on a fire extinguisher ? Such devices are used for A and B fires, so when we have to deal with incandescent electrical equipment under voltage. The lack of use of protective equipment in a company is proof of extreme irresponsibility. So why is personal protective equipment important in the workplace? Reduces the risk of poisoning, burns, mechanical injuries or wounds.
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