3 Recommended Fire Safety Equipment

Fire safety equipment is widely used to protect residential and commercial properties such as schools, retail shops & hospitals from fire damage. They are manufactured with several features. They are easy to install & they require very low maintenance. In this article, we are going to discuss 3 recommended fire safety equipment.

1. Fire alarms 

Fire alarms are also known as smoke alarms or smoke detectors. They are popular types of fire safety equipment used for residential and commercial properties. The fire alarm systems aim to warn people when fire, smoke, CO or other fire-related emergencies are detected. These alarms can automatically be activated from heat detectors & smoke detectors. Fire alarm systems are classified into two different types. They include automatic fire alarms & automatic fire alarms. The average lifespan of a good quality fire alarm is 12 years.

2. Fire extinguisher:

The fire extinguisher is one of the most popular fire safety equipment used to control fire & save the property & its assets. The working principle of a fire extinguisher is simple. It contains fire extinguishing agents like water, foam, dry chemical or Co2 which is produced by a nozzle to stop the spread of fire. Fire extinguishers are identified by the label colours such as red, cream, black, etc. For residential purposes, water & foam fire extinguishers are mainly recommended by professionals.

i.Water fire extinguishers: Water fire extinguishers are domestic extinguishers. They are used to extinguish class A fires that mean fires caused by paper, cardboard, textiles, coal, wood & fabrics. Water fire extinguishers come in red colours. 

ii.Foam fire extinguishers: Foam fire extinguishers are essential fire safety equipment that is used to extinguish class B fires (Flammable liquids: like spirits, petrol, paint, etc.). However, they are also used to control A fires. The label colour of these fire extinguishers is cream. They are also found in commercial properties like schools, hospitals, shops, etc.

3. Fire sprinkler

A fire sprinkler is another popular component that discharges water to control fire. This fire safety system is commonly found in commercial and residential buildings. They are easy to configure & require very low maintenance. Residential fire sprinkler heads are categorized into 3 types. They include spray irrigation heads, soaker or drip systems & spray rotary sprinkler heads. The average lifespan of the fire sprinkler is 10 years.

The importance of fire safety equipment is huge. They minimize the risk of injury or death from fire damage because they effectively reduce flames, heat, & smoke, allowing people to alert.

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