Handbook on building fire codes iitkgsdmafire 05v3. Safety data sheet commercial abc dry chemical fire. Terms in this set 14 a process which causes fires to endure and renew themselves is a a reducing agent b an oxidizing agent c a. Fires and extinguishing media learning outcome when you complete this module you will be able to. Such an ideal extinguisher has not been identified. Special extinguishing equipment for special applications round off our product range. Download pdf ada and nfpa 101 wall projection rules for mounting extinguishers white paper march 2018. If any one of the three sides were to be taken away, the fire would cease to exist. Water spray, co2 or dry chemical fire extinguisher.
It does not cover fire extinguishing systems that use carbon dioxide or water as the primary extinguishing media, which are addressed by other nfpa documents. These vdsguidelines for fire extinguishing media, foam concentrates, vds 3124en, are binding only if their application has been agreed on an individual basis. Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient. A fire incident is the ultimate test of the triangle concept. Not applicable specific hazards arising from the chemical. Download co2 fire extinguisher 2kg datasheet pdf format. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture hazardous combustion products no known hazardous decomposition products. Fire extinguishing media carbon dioxide international. When fighting fires in confined spaces, selfcontained breathing apparatus should be worn. Download powder fire extinguisher 1kg datasheet pdf format. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to know and speak the laws that govern them.
Demand for extinguishing media in manual fire fighting department of fire safety engineering and systems safety, lund university general rights. Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Chapter 37 fires and extinguishing media flashcards. Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or alcoholresistant foam.
Fire fighting foam principles and ethanolblended fuel. Wear protective clothing including niosh approved selfcontained breathing apparatus. It cannot be known which extinguisher or which system will be depended upon to operate in a fire incident. Also available with highperformance extinguishing agents. The system attacks fire using the knockdown and securing capabilities of prx liquid fire suppressant. Water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, alcohol foam, foam. Suitable and unsuitable extinguishing media suitable extinguishing media. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture do not inhale explosion and combustion gases. This standard includes minimum requirements for dry chemical fire extinguishing systems that discharge dry chemical from fixed nozzles or hand hose lines by means of expellant gas.
Chapter 3 extinguishing media 4865 chapter 4 fixed fire extinguishing systems 66164 chapter 5 firstaid fire fighting equipment 165174 section5 building fire hazards 175185. Types of fires and extinguishing agents the fire equipment. Handling of all products should follow the manufacturers recommendations and relevant coshh data sheet to ensure the correct working practices. Class a fires are fires in ordinary combustibles such. Wood crib fire tests to evaluate the influence of extinguishing media and jet type on extinguishing performance at close range. The extinguishing media is expelled from the extinguisher by carbon dioxide gas contained in a cartridge inside the extinguisher. Wear selfcontained breathing apparatus and protective suit. Fire extinguishers according to extinguishing agents. Handbook on building fire codes indian institute of. This paper is intended to be the first study to discuss the fire suppressing performance of the four most common extinguishing media under the same reproducible conditions. Unsuitable extinguishing media do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams.
So no separate cartridge is used in co 2 extinguisher. This document specifies requirements for the chemical and physical properties, and for minimum performance in defined test methods, of fire extinguishing powders suitable for use against fires of classes a, b, c and d. Accidental release measures personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures. Water follows, quickly cooling the cooking media and further helping to prevent reflash. Use fire extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. Technology development for the production of abce fire. Advice for firefighters protective actions during firefighting. Articles the fire equipment manufacturers association. This standard includes minimum requirements for dry chemical fireextinguishing systems that discharge dry chemical from fixed nozzles or hand hose lines by means of expellant gas. Extinguishing media suitable extinguishing media extinguish with alcoholresistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog. The clean extinguishing agent shall be included in the iso 14520 and nfpa 2001. A variety of fire extinguishing agents are used on flammable liquid fires employing all theories of fire extinguishment. Vdsguidelines for fire extinguishing media, requirements.
Unsuitable extinguishing media do not extinguish a leaking gas fire unless leak can be stopped. Research report manual fire extinguishing equipment for. These extinguishers may be used indoors where winds and drafts do not affect discharge. The piranha restaurant fire suppression system employs the best firefighting attributes of two extinguishing agents. Abc dry powder fire extinguishers,bc dry powder extinguishers. Pvc evolves hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, and other toxic gases when burned. The gas present in the vapour space above the liquefied co 2 itself acts as the propellant. Specification for halogented hydrocarbons halon 1211 and halon 1 fire extinguishing media. Use fire extinguishing media suitable for the surrounding fire. Specific hazards arising from the chemical none known. Comparison of fire extinguishing systems fire extinguishing.
The gaseous extinguishing agent is noncorrosive, nonconductive and leaves no residue to clean up. Unsuitable extinguishing media do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire. Comparison of fire extinguishing systems fire extinguishing systems using 3m novec 1230 fire protection fluid vs. Unsuitable extinguishing media avoid heavy hose streams. Review the accidental release measures and the ecological information sections of the msds. Pdf improvement of fire extinguishing performance by.
Describe the fire classifications and the types of extinguishing media suitable for each classification. If a fire is extinguished in short time by using a small. Our foam extinguishers also feature high performance extinguishing agents and are additionally more ecofriendly, which. Demand for extinguishing media in manual fire fighting sardqvist, stefan published. Learning objectives here is what you will be able to do when you complete each objective. As a secondary extinguishing agent, it offers poor post fire security, so must be backed up with the application of a primary media. Moreover, these guidelines define regulations for the approval procedure of foam. Carbon dioxide extinguishers provide an effective agent to respond quickly to class b and class c fires. Accidental release measures environmental precautions personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures stop. Until the advent of newer fire extinguishing agents, fire was thought of as a triangle with the three sides represented by heat, fuel, and oxygen. Fire or excessive heat may produce hazardous decomposition products. Do not use direct water jets on the burning product.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical containers may rupture at temperatures greater than 50 c. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to. This standard contains minimum requirements for total flooding and local application clean agent fire extinguishing systems. Use fireextinguishing media suitable for the surrounding fire.
Simultaneous use of foam and water on the same surface is to be avoided as water destroys. Safety data sheet sae 10w40 synthetic marine engine. Suitable extinguishing media dry chemical, carbon dioxide co2, foam, or water spray. Per nfpa 10, burning may be classified into one or more of the following fire classes and your fire protection specialist will select the right fire extinguisher size and agent for the hazard. Co 2 extinguisher contains liquefied carbon dioxide. Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. Safe handling and transfer procedures of halon 1211. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture. Requirements are also given for the information and data to be declared by the manufacturer. Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons.
Fire extinguishing systems for commercial cooking operations. Download pdf developments in firerated fire protection cabinets for walls white paper january 2018. Safety data sheet commercial abc dry chemical fire extinguishing agent, pressurized and nonpressurized revision date. Specific hazards arising from the chemical this product causes burns to eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. The clean extinguishing agent shall have a 20year protection, valid globally, against regulatory bans. Identification product identifier product name swarfega orange product number sor531es, sor4lmp, sor2lc, sor400mpsc, sor400mp, sor4mpsfx, sorc4ltree, sor4lmpec. Demand for extinguishing media in manual fire fighting department of fire safety engineering and. The tests were performed in benchscale and used standardized 5a wood cribs as well as a miniature extinguishing system with a liquid flow rate of 1. Studies of modern fire extinguishing agents have revealed a fourth element a self. Suitable extinguishing media use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Standard on clean agent fire extinguishing systems nfpa.
However, it was observed that water mist type extinguish. In case of fire, use water spray, dry chemical, alcoholresistant foam or carbon dioxide co2 unsuitable extinguishing media caution. Extinguishing media suitable extinguishing media the product is not flammable. As a sequel to the all round socioeconomic progress, and. Fire water runoff, if not contained, may cause environmental damage. Fire fighting foam principles and ethanolblended fuel basic foam principles ig 5 4 all of these elements must be combined properly to produce a quality foam blanket see figure 5. Oct 21, 2011 unsuitable extinguishing media or agent. This international standard is one of a series giving specifications for fire extinguishing media in common use and which are in need of specification for fire fighting purposes. Foam production if any of these elements are missing or are not properly proportioned, the result is a poorquality foam or no foam at all. Wood crib fire tests to evaluate the influence of extinguishing media and jet type on. The clean extinguishing agent shall have approval for use in normally occupied areas. Use fireextinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials.