Fire Extinguishers for Warehouse Areas

Warehouses usually have a larger surface area to protect, so it is recommended that larger extinguishers are purchased and installed to guarantee that there is suitable coverage.

Below shows a range of extinguishers that are suitable for warehouse areas. As warehouse areas are usually more open and there is usually less electrical equipment, different extinguishers can be used.

Extinguisher guide for warehouse areas
For fires involving live electrical equipment such as computer workstations, monitors and electrical cooking appliances, we would recommend a CO2 extinguisher. Class B Fire Risks Electrical Fire Risk
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CO2 extinguishers contains a clean extinguisher agent which does not leave behind any harmful residue or cause secondary damage. CO2 extinguishers can not be used on solid fuel burning fires, such as wood, paper and textiles.CO2 is an asphyxiant  when used in confined spaces.
Other Suitable Extinguishers
Powder Fire Extinguishers Class A Fire Risks Class B Fire Risks Class C fFire Risks Electrical Fire Risks
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Powder extinguishers have an ABC rating which means they can be used on solid, liquid and gas burning fires and because they are not conductive of electricity, they can safely be used on electrical fires. Powder extinguishers cause a lot of mess when used and create a lot of secondary damage. Can also impair visibility when used in small areas.
For fires involving wood and paper we would recommend a water extinguisher but because the risk in this particular scenario is close to an electrical risk we would recommend a water extinguisher with additive as this will prevent the risk of electrocution. Class A Fire Risks
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Water extinguishers with additive have excellent surface penetration cooling properties and the additive makes these extinguishers much safer to use around electrical fires. Water extinguishers with additive can not be used on liquid or gas burning fires.
Other Suitable Extinguishers
Powder Fire Extinguishers Class A Fire Risks Class B Fire Risks Class C fFire Risks Electrical Fire Risks
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Powder extinguishers have an extremely fast knockdown time and because they are not conductive of electricity they can safely be used on electrical fires. Powder extinguishers are very messy and can create a lot of secondary damage. Powder does not prevent re-ignition of flammable liquids.
For general fire risks we would recommend a powder fire extinguisher, powder extinguishers are extremely versatile and can be used on most classes of fire including class A, B and C as well as electrical fires. Class A Fire RisksClass B Fire RisksClass C fFire RisksElectrical Fire Risks
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Can be used on A, B and C classes of fire. Suitable for electrical fires. Not recommended for use in confined spaces as powder extinguishers cause a lot of mess.

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