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What fire extinguisher is not suitable for petrol?
Dry Powder extinguishers Powder extinguishers work to coat the fuel source and smother the fire. They will therefore stop any oxygen from getting to the fuel. Dry Powder extinguishers should not be used in confined spaces as particles that are released can be easily inhaled.
How do you extinguish fire from petrol?
Gasoline fires may be extinguished by smothering with wet rags, woolen cloth, sand, earth or ashes, if the amount of the fluid involved is small. If the amount is large, a little water spreads it; but a deluge of water smothers it.
Is it a legal requirement to have a fire extinguisher in a shop?
The regulations state that a minimum of two Class A fire extinguishers on every floor of a building are needed, unless the premises are very small, in which case one may be acceptable. If there is a sprinkler or automatic suppression system in place, fewer fire extinguishers may be required.
Can a petrol station explode?
There are incidents of fires and explosions at petrol stations, most notably in the USA.
What class of fire is a petrol fire?
Class B
Class B – fires caused by flammable liquids such as paint, turpentine or petrol among others.
What fire extinguisher should be used on gas?
Dry Powder extinguishers (red with blue band; Class A; Class B; Class C; Electrical) – These can be used to put out solid, flammable liquid and flammable gas fires.
Why is water not used for extinguishing fire by petrol and fire appliances?
Water is not used for extinguishing fires caused due to electrical faults, because water is a good conductor of electricity. If water is poured on an electrical fire, the water could conduct electricity causing the person may experience an electric shock.
Why should we not use water when there is a fire at a petrol pump?
As petrol has a low density than water so the tendency of petrol to float on water increases. Therefore, we dont use water to extinguish fire as the fire will float on water.
Is fire extinguisher training mandatory UK?
Generally speaking, if you have one or more employees or volunteers working in your business, you have a legal duty as an employer to provide fire safety training. So, this means that everyone on your team should take a fire safety training course.
Do fire extinguishers expire UK?
UK fire extinguisher regulations recommend that fire extinguishers should be replaced every 5 years or given an extended service at that point. CO2 fire extinguishers should be replaced every 10 years. Fire extinguishers need to have been maintained in good working order.
Why are phones banned in petrol stations?
“Mobile phones are not designed and certified for use in explosive atmospheres which exist temporarily around the pump and nozzle during refuelling as well as around the fill and vent pipes during petrol deliveries.
Where do you put fire extinguishers in a petrol station?
For petrol stations, the extinguishers are normally mounted on a wheeled fire extinguisher stand next to the petrol pumps. Below the extinguishers on the extinguisher stand, you would also normally find a fire bucket containing fire sand. This can be used for covering any fuel spillages on the floor.
How far away should a fire extinguisher be stored from diesel fuel?
A fire extinguisher stored 20 feet away from the diesel fuel storage area would not be in compliance with this requirement. The distance range provided in our standard is designed to make sure that a fire extinguisher is neither too far away nor too close to the flammable liquid to be useful and safely accessible in the event of a fire.
Why are petrol stations so dangerous?
Petrol gives off highly flammable vapour even at very low temperatures. Because of the flammability of petrol vapours, service stations carry a risk of fire or explosion not common to other types of retail outlets. Ignition of petrol vapours can happen if vapour comes into contact with a heat source capable of igniting it.
What are the dangers of service stations?
Fire & Explosion Risks in Service Stations. Petrol Vapour. Petrol gives off highly flammable vapour even at very low temperatures. Because of the flammability of petrol vapours, service stations carry a risk of fire or explosion not common to other types of retail outlets.