Fire Extinguisher Types

✓ Use for: Class A — paper, wood, textiles

✗ Not for: Electrical, flammable liquids, cooking oil

Most common. Safe for general solid material fires.

✓ Use for: Class A + B — solids and flammable liquids

✗ Not for: Electrical (some are safe), cooking oil

Good all-rounder for salons using flammable products.

✓ Use for: Class B + Electrical — flammable liquids and electrical equipment

✗ Not for: Class A (paper/wood), cooking oil

Ideal near electrical equipment. Leaves no residue.

✓ Use for: Class A + B + C + Electrical — multi-purpose

✗ Not for: Cooking oil. Creates visibility issues in enclosed spaces.

Versatile but messy. Not ideal for small salon spaces.

✓ Use for: Class F — cooking oils and deep fat fryers

✗ Not for: Electrical, flammable gases

Specialist — mainly for kitchens. Some salons with waxing stations may need one.