Master Plumbers Apprentices Limited  
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SAFETY HANDBOOK  
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TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
 
 
 
 



3.3.2 TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

RED BODY -Stored pressure Water
Ordinary combustibles wood & paper
( Not for Electrical/Liquid fires)

RED BODY -Soda Acid Water
Ordinary combustibles wood & paper
( Not for Electrical/Liquid fries)

BLUE BODY -Foam
Flammable liquids
(Not for Electrical fires)

BLACK BAND/RED BODY -Carbon Dioxide
Ordinary combustibles
Flammable liquids
Live electrical equipment

WHITE BAND/RED BODY -Dry Chemical
Ordinary combustibles
Flammable liquids, live electrical equipment

 
 
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