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Outfitting your home or office with essential safety equipment should be high on your to-do list. While many items on these lists are simple to choose, others are dependent on variables that are trickier to discern and are not one-size-fits-all. While you may think any fire extinguisher will do for any scenario, there are many factors determining the optimal extinguisher size for a particular situation.

The experienced fire-prevention professionals at A-1 Fire Protection LLC are knowledgeable of the size differences in fire extinguisher equipment and have some basic elements you should think about when completing your safety checklist.

fire extinguisherThere is one main metric to keep in mind when choosing the size of a fire extinguisher: the size of the space the extinguisher will occupy. A fire extinguisher suited for a single level of a home is not suitable for a larger space such as an office floor or a warehouse. Before choosing the size, you should determine the extinguisher’s classification.

Every fire extinguisher is classified with a letter (A, B, C, or a combination of the three) and a number. The letter indicates what types of fire the extinguisher is suited for: A is trash, paper, and wood while B is used for liquids and grease; C is for electricity. The number indicates the extinguisher’s effectiveness of fighting a particular type of fire, so if the number is larger, it’s stronger. 

After you know what type of extinguisher you’re looking for, you need to select the size. As mentioned before, if the space is larger, the extinguisher should be as well. For instance, an office floor may need a 5- to 10-pound extinguisher while a warehouse may be better suited with one that weighs 10 or 20 pounds. It’s necessary to remember the weight of the fire extinguisher, as it indicates the amount of chemical found within.

Once a fire extinguisher is installed, it requires regular maintenance and inspection similarly to other types of industrial fire equipment. The experts at A-1 Fire Protection LLC offer a wide range of services, including fire extinguisher recharge, inspections, installation of fire suppression systems, and more. For more information on fire safety and services the company offers in the Olive Branch, Mississippi, area, call (662) 895-2177 or visit the website today.

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