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A brief Introduction

Paul BurlisonBusiness Development Manager07772 637480pburlison@ddfire.gov.uk

Britannia Fire Ltd

Introducing the P50 Composite Extinguisher

Fire Extinguishers

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Extinguishers here, extinguishers there, extinguishers everywhere!

The P50, a new approach?

Low/no spares

Refills/discharge every 10 years

20 year lifespan

Multi-purpose

Lightweight

No corrosion

Fully approved

The P50 Story

Made for the customer

Why is this so unique?

• Aerospace technology• Aramid AKA Kevlar• Tough & lightweight• Use? -Bullet proof vests! • 1st use in fire industry• Burst at 80 bar

Patented Design

• Kevlar lined cylinder –80 bar burst test

• Stainless Steel Handle & Pin

• Brass Head• 2 Gauges• UV protective casing• Proven Britannia hose

UK Manufactured, fully approved

How well does it perform?

• EN 3 approved

• 12,000 cycle test at 22Bar on 1/500 units

• Crush & Burst tested to 55Bar

Testing of the P50 – check it out!The 6ltr foam has a fire rating of 34A / 183B

The 6kg Powder has a fire rating of 43A / 233B

3 Step Annual CheckA – Visual CheckB – Gauge CheckC – Date

It’s as easy as ABC!

A Greener Future

• Less engineer visits• Less discharges

/recharges –chemical disposal

• Less parts• 100% recyclable• Low energy

manufacturing

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The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

• The Order applies to virtually all premises, with the exception of single domestic dwellings

• Anyone who is lawfully on the premises is classed as a relevant person and their safety in the event of fire must be considered

Article 2 – Interpretation and Definitions

Relevant Person

(a) any person (including the responsible person) who is or may be lawfully on the premises; and

(b) any person in the immediate vicinity of the premises who is at risk from a fire on the premises,

but does not include a fire-fighter who is carrying out his duties in relation to a function of a fire and rescue authority under section 7, 8 or 9 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004……

Article 3 – Responsible Person

(a) in relation to a workplace, the employer, if the workplace is to any extent under his control;

(b) in relation to any premises not falling within paragraph (a)-

(i) the person who has control of the premises (as occupier or otherwise) in connection with the carrying on by him of a trade, business or other undertaking (for profit or not); or

(ii) the owner, where the person in control of the premises does not have control in connection with the carrying on by that person of a trade, business or other undertaking.

Competent Person:

‘Someone who has sufficient training and experience or possesses knowledge and other qualities to enable them to properly carry out a task.’

All buildings should have arrangements for detecting fire and raising the alarm to enable the occupants to leave safely.

Raising the alarm

Shout “FIRE”

Manually with a bell, gong, air horn, etc.,

Purpose of EmergencyLighting

(a) To indicate clearly and unambiguously the escape routes.

(b) To provide illumination along such routes to allow safe movement towards and through the exits provided.

(c) To ensure that fire alarm call points and fire fighting equipment along escape routes can be readily located.

(d) To permit operations concerned with safety measures.

Requirement• All sleeping risks

• All those premises used at night

• All areas devoid of natural light

• Part B of The Building Regulations 2000 uses the term Escape Lighting and limits the requirement to a small number of situations

• (Borrowed Lighting)

Fire Fighting Equipment

To enable you to assess the provision of portable Fire fighting equipment.

To enable you to offer advice on the selection and siting of portable fire fighting equipment.

Classification of fires

• Class A - Carbonaceous Solids

• Class B – Liquids

• Class C - Gases / Liquefiable Gases

• Class D – Metals

• Class F - Cooking Oils

• Electrical

How many extinguishers?

Determined by the Fire Risk Assessment

The formula for calculating how many extinguishers are required in a premises is

Gross Floor Area (m²) X 0.065 = Req A rating

Divide this figure by the rating of your extinguisher to give the required number of extinguishers.

Number and Type of Extinguishers

Generally for Class A Fire Risk

1 Extinguisher per 200m of floor space

With a minimum of 2 Extinguishers per floor

For buildings in single occupancy where the floor area does not exceed 100m², a single 13A extinguisher may be sufficient

Location of Extinguishers

Generally located

• In conspicuous locations

• On escape routes

• Near exits

• Should not have to travel more than 30m to reach one

Any Questions?