Choosing the right extinguisher class for your site

Picking an extinguisher isn't about grabbing the nearest red bottle — it's about matching the agent to the fire class present on your site.

The fire classes

• Class A — ordinary combustibles (wood, paper).
• Class B — flammable liquids.
• Class E — electrical equipment.
• Class F — cooking oils and fats.

ABE dry powder covers the common A, B and E risks, while CO₂ suits electrical areas and wet chemical is built for commercial kitchens.