In Australia, the letters and numbers represent the type and size of fire that an extinguisher can handle, formulating its rating. You should have the right fire extinguisher ratings for your home or business premises, or you may not meet current regulations.
Below is a detailed overview of what the letters and numbers on a fire extinguisher mean and what they indicate about its efficiency against certain types of fires.
3
A
40
B
E
Rating tested to a specific size of a wood fire
Fire type: combustible materials such as wood, paper, and fabric
Rating tested to a specific fuel load of a flammable liquid fire
Fire type: flammable liquids such as petrol, turpentine or paint
Fire type: electrical equipment such as appliances, computers, phones
Letters classification: types of fire
In Australia, there are six classes or types of fire: A, B, C, D, E, and F.
A fires rating: combustible materials such as wood, paper, and fabric.
B fires rating: flammable liquids such as petrol, turpentine or paint
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Going flying with your Aircraft? Are you prepared for a Fire?
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A fire can happen anywhere, especially in the Australian Bush, and it’s important to always be prepared for what you would do if you had one in your Caravan, Motorhome or Camping Ground.
It is mandatory* and a legal requirement in Australia to have at least one fire extinguisher in your Caravan or Motorhome. Of course, having the right safety equipment to protect your caravan against fire, such as a fire extinguisher is essential to protect your passengers, vehicle and camping ground.
Fire risks for caravans and motorhomes?
Indoor cooking fires:
Cooking in your caravan or motorhome kitchen is usually the main cause of fire.
Camp fires:
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Bush fires:
Unfortunately bush fires are more and more common t
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There are no mandatory or legal requirements in Australia to have fire extinguishers in your 4WD (except for motorhomes and caravans*). But of course, having the right safety equipment to protect your 4wd against fire, such as a fire extinguisher is essential to protect your camping ground, passengers and vehicle.
Fire risks for 4WDs in the bush?
Camp fires:
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Bush fires:
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In Australia, the letters and numbers represent the type and size of fire that an extinguisher can handle, formulating its rating. You should have the right fire extinguisher ratings for your home or business premises, or you may not meet current regulations.
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