A vessel is the generic term that describes a range of seagoing watercraft such as; ship, boat, tug, yacht, runabout, etc for the transport of people or goods on water. Legislation exists across Australia that provides for fire fighting equipment such as portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets on board vessels.
According to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code 2020 every road vehicle such as trucks transporting a placard load of dangerous goods must be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher and must be mounted securely by means of a quick-release attachment and located so as to be readily accessible for use.
There are no statutory (legal) requirements for a portable fire extinguisher in a family car (or work car) such as a sedan, hatchback, utility (ute). That said for a small investment you can install a fire extinguisher for emergency purposes in the vehicle such as within the passenger compartment or boot for easy access and use.
A dry chemical powder fire extinguisher is sometimes referred to as the universal fire extinguisher because of its Class A, Class B and Class E ratings. Our high performance dry chemical powder fire extinguisher are also rated for Class C rating.
A caravan is a popular investment for Australian families to enable us to travel and explore our wide brown land. A caravan may be one of the most expensive a family purchases after their home and family car, so it stands to reason that a small investment in high quality fire safety comprising a portable fire extinguisher and a fire blanket is a great investment in life safety and asset protection.
A motorhome may well be the second most expensive a family purchases after their home, so it stands to reason that a small investment in high quality fire safety comprising a portable fire extinguisher, fire blanket and a smoke alarm is a great investment in life safety and asset protection.
The Pertronic F220 is an intelligent, Fire Detection & Alarm System that has been designed and approved to Australian Standard AS  7240.2, Fire Detection and Alarm Systems - Part 2 Fire Detection Control and Indicating Equipment.
A dry chemical powder fire extinguisher is regarded as the best multi-purpose fire extinguisher and considered the best type of fire extinguisher for your car, utility, work van 4wd or truck. The multi-purpose description comes from the fact that a dry chemical powder (DCP) is available with either a a Class B and Class E rating or an optional Class A, Class B and Class E rating is also available.
A fire blanket is an invaluable asset to help control a fire in your home or workplace kitchen. A fire blanket is made from a woven glass fibre, stored in a contamination and weather resistant protective cover. Fire blankets are wall mounted (pull to release from the bottom) and should be conveniently located near a stovetop or other source of ignition.
The legislation across Australia for the type and rating of fire extinguishers for road vehicles including trucks. In certain circumstances multiple fire extinguishers may be required.