What are the five main classes of fire in the UK?

UK fire classes are: Class A (solid combustibles like wood and paper), Class B (flammable liquids), Class C (flammable gases), Class D (metals), and Class F (cooking oils and fats). Electrical fires are not a separate class but are an additional risk to consider.

Classes Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Epsilon

What type of fire extinguisher has a red body with a red label and is suitable for Class A fires only?

Water extinguishers have an all-red body (or red label on a red body) and are suitable only for Class A fires involving solid combustibles. They must never be used on electrical fires, flammable liquid fires, or cooking oil fires as this could spread the fire or cause electrocution.

What colour label identifies a foam fire extinguisher under BS EN 3?

Under BS EN 3, foam extinguishers are identified by a cream or buff coloured label on a red body. Foam extinguishers are suitable for Class A (solids) and Class B (flammable liquids) fires and work by forming a film that smothers the fire and seals flammable vapours.

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01What are the five main classes of fire in the UK?
- A.Classes X, Y, Z, W, and V
- B.Classes Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Epsilon
- C.Classes 1-5
- D.Classes A, B, C, D, and F
Why: UK fire classes are: Class A (solid combustibles like wood and paper), Class B (flammable liquids), Class C (flammable gases), Class D (metals), and Class F (cooking oils and fats). Electrical fires are not a separate class but are an additional risk to consider.
02What type of fire extinguisher has a red body with a red label and is suitable for Class A fires only?
- A.CO2 extinguisher
- B.Foam extinguisher
- C.Water extinguisher
- D.Dry powder extinguisher
Why: Water extinguishers have an all-red body (or red label on a red body) and are suitable only for Class A fires involving solid combustibles. They must never be used on electrical fires, flammable liquid fires, or cooking oil fires as this could spread the fire or cause electrocution.
03What colour label identifies a foam fire extinguisher under BS EN 3?
- A.Cream/buff
- B.Yellow
- C.Blue
- D.Black
Why: Under BS EN 3, foam extinguishers are identified by a cream or buff coloured label on a red body. Foam extinguishers are suitable for Class A (solids) and Class B (flammable liquids) fires and work by forming a film that smothers the fire and seals flammable vapours.

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