What colour bands are on fire extinguishers Australia?
Type of Extinguisher Colour of band Suitable for (class of fire) Comments Water All Red A Not safe on other classes of fire. Foam Blue BA Not safe on other classes of fire. Powder White B, (E) ‘AB(E)’ type powder is also suitable on Class A fires. Carbon dioxide Black (E), B Beware of dis- charge pressure.
What are the colour codes for fire extinguishers?
Colour coding of Extinguishers
| Type | Old Code | BS EN 3 Colour Code |
|---|---|---|
| Water Mist | White and Red | White and Red |
| Foam | Cream | Red with a cream panel above the operating instructions |
| Dry Powder | French Blue | Red with a blue panel above the operating instructions |
| Carbon Dioxide | Black | Red with a black panel above the operating instructions |
What does a yellow band on a fire extinguisher mean?
Wet chemical extinguishers with yellow labels are specialist extinguishers, designed for use on fires involving cooking oils and fats (‘Class F’ fires). They can be used on Class A fires although businesses usually have a foam or water extinguisher for this purpose.
When did the standard colours for fire extinguishers change in Australia?
In 1999 the standard colours of some portable fire extinguishers were changed. It is therefore likely that you may encounter two of the same type of extinguisher with different colourings. Suitable for Class A fires.
What colour band identifies a dry chemical fire extinguisher?
Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher – What Colour Band? Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers come in all-red cylinders with a white band running around the tank near the top.
What colour are fire equipment signs?
red
This fire equipment sign is red with white symbols or text. It is either circular or rectangular and is used to show where the fire equipment is located in a building.
What are different Coloured fire extinguishers used for?
What do the different fire extinguisher colour mean and how are they used for?
| Colour | Type | Use on |
|---|---|---|
| Cream | Foam | Organic solids, flammable liquids |
| Black | Carbon dioxide | Flammable liquids, electrical fires |
| Yellow | Wet chemical | Organic solids, cooking oils and fats |
What Colour are fire equipment signs?