You can’t underestimate the importance of fire safety. Businesses in Preston have a responsibility to follow the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 or the face prosecution. RV Fire Systems Preston offer fire safety training to build knowledge –  and we also supply  dozens of intelligent fire safety products to clients like you.

Fire Extinguishers for Preston Businesses

Many think that the most important fire safety product is fire extinguishers. Surprisingly, some people don’t know how important they are. Fire extinguishers need to be installed in business buildings.  One of the most common types has a black band marked “CO2”. This extinguisher is used to put out smaller fires. Fire extinguishers are not the best way to tackle a large fire, but are appropriate for smaller fires. In offices filled with electrical equipment, you find CO2 fire extinguishers – water is not safe to be uses on electrical fires. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are lighter as they are filled with gas, not liquid.

RV Fire Systems Preston can advise you and your team when each fire extinguisher is and help you to choose the right type of equipment to keep on your business premises. Fire extinguishers are usually a hand-held pressure vessel filled shaped in a cylindrical form with an agent inside that can be discharged to extinguish a fire.

Types of Different Fire Extinguishers

• CO2: Filled with gas under very high pressure. They cut the fire’s supply of oxygen and can Dry Powder: This ‘multi-purpose’ fire extinguisher is the best for liquid fires.
• Water: The most widely used fire extinguisher is good for most fires but is not suitable for liquid fires or electrical fires.
• Foam: These more expensive extinguishers are more versatile than water but they should not be used on electrical fires.
• be used on electrical fires.

RV Fire Systems Preston

Call us for more information on Preston fire extinguishers on 01772 970411.