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Fire Extinguisher Usage Guide

This guide illustrates the types of fire that each kind of fire extinguisher is suitable for. Under the old standard, the whole of the body of the extinguisher was painted the appropriate colour code to indicate its use. The new standard is BS EN3 part 5, and extinguishers are Signal Red with a band of colour above the instructions to signify the extinguisher's use.

	Colours
Type:	(Mouse over the icons for a description of the colour scheme)	Fires involving freely burning materials. For example wood, paper, textiles and other carbonaceous materials.	Fires involving flammable liquids. For example petrols and spirits. NOT ALCOHOL OR COOKING OIL.	Fires involving flammable gasses. For example propane and butane.	Fires involving burning metals.	Fires caused by electrical equipment where electric current may be present.	Fires involving cooking oil and fat. For example olive oil, maize oil, lard and butter.
Water
Foam
Dry Powder
M28/L2
CO2 Gas
Wet Chemical

* - Powder Extinguishers leave a residue that can damage sensitive electrical equipment. If possible, use a CO2 Extinguisher.

Notes:
Electrical equipment can be a factor in many types of fire.
When possible always isolate the electrical supply before using a water fire extinguisher.