Fire Extinguishers

The NSAI with consent from the Minister of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation have revoked IS 291:2002 “The use, siting, inspection and maintenance of portable Fire Extinguishers ”

IS 291:2015 “Selection, commissioning, installation, inspection and maintenance of portable Fire Extinguishers ” has been declared to be a “Standard Specification”

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IRIS August 18th 2015

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Understanding fire extinguisher classes

There are four classes of fire extinguishers – A, B, C and D – and each class can put out a different type of fire.

Class A extinguishers will put out fires in ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper
Class B extinguishers are for use on flammable liquids like grease, gasoline and oil
Class C extinguishers are suitable for use only on electrically energized fires
Class D extinguishers are designed for use on flammable metals

Multipurpose extinguishers can be used on different types of fires and will be labeled with more than one class, like A-B, B-C or A-B-C.

Purchasing your fire extinguisher

Now that you know how many extinguishers you need and what types to get, you can head to the hardware store. Look for fire extinguishers that you can easily lift. Larger extinguishers may pack more power, but you must be able to use it properly.

Learning how to use your fire extinguisher

Once you’ve made your purchases, familiarize yourself with the fire extinguisher directions so you’ll be prepared in case you need to put out a fire. Typically, fire extinguishers are fairly easy to use in the case of a fire. Most of the types operate using the P.A.S.S. technique:

P. Pull the pin on the fire extinguisher in order to break the tamper seal.
A. Aim the fire extinguisher low, with the nozzle pointed at the base of the fire.
S. Squeeze the handle of the fire extinguisher to release the extinguishing agent.
S. Sweep the nozzle from side to side while pointed at the base of the fire until it is extinguished.
If the fire re-ignites, repeat the last 3 steps.

Ensure you and your home are protected in case of a fire or some other household accident with homeowners insurance.

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About the Author: Willie

Willie qualified as an electrician in 1992 where he went on to work with CG Services where after a brief period he became Contracts Manager and Instrumentation Manager. After 10 years working with CG Services Willie then moved to Kirby Group Engineering where he worked as a Project Manager and Quality Manager in the company setting up the ISO 9001/2000 system for this company that employed 300+ employees. In 2006 Willie set up his own company IPAT Ltd. and has never looked back and can boasts some extremely high profile clients including Irving Oil, Zenith Energy, Poolbeg Oil Storage, Ringsend Oil Storage, Tarbert Oil Storage facilities, Philips 66 Whitegate and Bantry, Heineken Ireland, Glaxosmithkline, BDL Hotel Group, Moorepark, Teagasc and the list goes on...IPAT Ltd specialise in the following services: Periodic Inspection Testing on Electrical Systems, Portable Appliance Testing, Thermal Imaging, Fire Alarm Testing, Emergency Lighting Testing, ATEX Inspection Services, Earthing Inspections & Electrical Maintenance.

Fire Extinguishers