Fire Extinguishers

INSTALLATION, SERVICE & REPLACEMENT

One of the most cost effective and most efficient items of safety equipment your facility needs is a high quality fire extinguisher. American Fire Prevention Inc. carries the best assortment of fire extinguishers and extinguishing systems in the business. From portable handheld units to large wheeled units and fixed systems, our products are state-of-the-art to protect your home or place of business.

In addition to sales, American Fire Prevention Inc. offers “on-site” installation, inspection and service on all types of fire extinguishing systems. Lack of maintenance can lead to an extinguisher not discharging when required, or rupturing when pressurized. According to fire code, annual inspections are required by a certified qualified technician to ensure the unit is pressurized and unobstructed. Hydrostatic pressure testing is also required, generally every five years for water and CO2 models and up to 12 years for dry chemical models.

DETERMINING WHICH EXTINGUISHING AGENT IS BEST FOR THE HAZARD

Assessing the type of potential fire in a given area – Identifying the types of materials in your building is vital in determining which extinguisher should be used to successfully extinguish a potential fire in a given area. See below for categorization of different fires:

• Class A: paper, wood & textile fires
• Class B: flammable liquid fires
• Class C: energized electrical fires
• Class D: burning metal fires
• Class K: kitchen fires

HERE ARE A FEW OF THE TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WE CAN PROVIDE

DRY Chemical Fire Extinguishers
Dry chemical extinguishers are available in a variety of types and sizes. These are usually the best economical choice for compliance applications. They produce a yellow powder when activated.

Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers
Carbon Dioxide fire extinguishers discharge a white cloud that smothers fire by eliminating its oxygen. It is effective for Class B flammable liquid fires and is electrically non- conductive.

Halotron Fire Extinguishers
Halotron is a “Clean Agent” HCFC discharged as a rapidly evaporating liquid without leaving a residue. It effectively extinguishes Class A and B fires by cooling and smothering the hazard while preventing any electrical conductivity back to the operator.

Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers
Also known as type K extinguisher: They are the best restaurant kitchen appliance hand portable fire extinguisher you can purchase. Both have been tested and approved for the new Class K listing by UL specifically for restaurant kitchen hazards.

DETERMINING PROPER LOCATIONS FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

American Fire Protection Inc. will do a full hazard assessment of your facility and will determine exact locations for all needed extinguishers while ensuring the correct sizes and types are being used in each area.