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Fires are classified into
five (5) classes. They are
described below:
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Class A
A
fire extinguisher
labeled with
letter "A"
is for use on Class
A fires. Class A
fires are fires that
involve ordinary
combustible
materials such as
cloth, wood, paper,
rubber, and many
plastics. |
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Class B
A
fire extinguisher
labeled with
letter "B"
is for use on Class
B fires. Class B
fires are fires that
involve flammable
and combustible
liquids such as
gasoline, alcohol,
diesel oil,
oil-based paints,
lacquers, etc., and
flammable gases. |
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Class C
A
fire extinguisher
labeled with
letter "C"
is for use on Class
C fires. Class C
fires are fires that
involve energized
electrical
equipment. |
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Class D
A
fire extinguisher
labeled with
letter "D"
is for use on Class
D fires. Class D
fires are fires that
involve combustible
metals such as
magnesium, titanium
and sodium. |
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Class K
A
fire extinguisher
labeled with
letter "K"
is for use on Class
K fires. Class K
fires are fires that
involve vegetable
oils, animal oils,
or fats in cooking
appliances. This is
for commercial
kitchens, including
those found in
restaurants,
cafeterias, and
caterers. |
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