How long will my fire extinguisher last?
A portable fire extinguisher is a pressure vessel that contains an extinguishing agent such as water, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, foam and wet chemical. Australian Standard AS 1851 requires portable fire extinguishers be inspected every 6 months (two times per year) and, being a pressure vessel there are requirements that they are inspected and pressure tested (like an LPG cylinder) every 5 years on the anniversary of their date of manufacture.
Why you need a dry chemical powder fire extinguisher in your vehicle
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.
What type of fire extinguisher for my truck carrying dangerous goods?
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.
Why capacity or weight is a 💩 measure of fire extinguisher performance and value!
The weight of a portable fire extinguisher is terrible measure of the value of a portable fire extinguisher. To address, this, Firewize have conducted a an industry leading visual performance rating scheme (like a star rating) that has been modeled on similar schemes for nutrition, health and energy efficiency.
Is hand sanitizer a fire risk in buildings?
2020 will go down as a year like no other with the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic affecting every community across the globe. The first line of defence is social distancing, face masks and good hygiene. Many businesses have substantially increased their reserves of hand sanitizer and we have been asked the question, does this place our building at an increased fire risk?
How to use a Fire Extinguisher in Australia
There are FIVE main types of portable fire extinguishers used in Australia. Each type of fire extinguisher is used for specific applications. To extinguish a fire using a portable fire extinguisher we recommend using the acronym PASS (Pull, Aim, Squeeze & Sweep).
Fire Classifications for Fire Extinguishers
Australian Standard AS/NZS 1850 sets out requirements for the classification, performance testing and rating of fire extinguishers. This article explores the classification system (class) for fire extinguishers.
Fire Extinguisher Installation
The Building Code of Australia Clause EP1.2 requires Portable Fire Extinguishers must be installed to the degree necessary to allow occupants to undertake initial attack on a fire appropriate to (a) the function or use of the building; and (b) any other fire safety systems installed in the building; and (c) the fire hazard.
What is the Date Stamp on Portable Fire Extinguishers
When a portable fire extinguisher is manufactured it is typically labelled or stamped with a date of manufacture. This label or stamp can then be used as the basis for calculating the date the extinguisher (a pressure vessel) needs to be pressure tested.
What is a Portable Fire Extinguisher
A portable fire extinguisher by definition is an item of equipment for the purpose of extinguishing a fire. Â The reality is however that a portable fire extinguisher is effective only for the type and size of a fire that it is rated for.
