There are a number of fire extinguisher colour codes – you will notice that a fire extinguisher is 95% red, but will have a coloured band and this colour reflects what fires the extinguisher can be used for. Take a look at the fire extinguisher colour codes:

Red: this is a water fire extinguisher and should be used for paper, plastic and fabric fires;

Black: CO2 – this is suitable for Class B fires which are fires involving liquids such as petrol, paraffin as well as electrical fires;

Cream: Foam – Can be used on Class A & B fires, but not electrical fires;

Blue: Dry Powder – These can be used on Class A,B & C fires. It is safe to use on flammable gasses (class C fires);

Purple: Can be used on Class D fires which are flammable metals, such as magnesium fires;

Canary Yellow: Wet Chemical – These fire extinguishers are found in kitchen areas and are to be used on fires involving cooking oil.

Are you concered about having the correct fire extinguishers in your workplace? Contact our team today and let us ensure your colleagues and customers are kept safe. We can carry out your fire extinguisher maintenance to ensure the extinguishers are loacted in the correct place and are working as they should be.