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Accommodation facilities and catering businesses that do not exceed a certain size are considered medium or low fire risk. However, these businesses must still guarantee the safety of their customers and employees and, for this reason, must be equipped with: fire extinguishers.
In fact, pursuant to Presidential Decree no. 151/2011 (regulations on safety and prevention), only accommodation facilities with more than 100 beds are subject to inspection by the Fire Brigade, as they are considered high-risk activities.
For all restaurant and hospitality businesses, however, the problem of choosing the most suitable type of fire extinguisher arises. Indeed, there is no universal fire extinguisher.
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Choosing the wrong model can ruin your business.
In this guide, I'll show you how to choose the right model for your needs.
First of all, here are the 3 factors not to be underestimated:
It varies depending on the substance that started the fire. There are six classes:
It is the substance contained in the extinguisher that allows the incipient fire to be put out.
The weight of the extinguishing agent affects the operating time of the extinguisher, i.e., the time of continuous delivery of the product.
For those carrying out commercial activities, the use of fire extinguishers weighing 5 kg or more is recommended.
These three factors are very important and help you choose the right extinguisher. In fact, the choice of extinguishing agent varies depending on the type of fire.
Depending on the extinguishing agent, it is possible to distinguish between:
THE'powder extinguisher It is the most widespread type since it is suitable for extinguishing almost all types of fires, with the exception of class F.
The powders act by suffocating the flame, lowering the temperature and creating a shield over the parts not yet burned, preventing the fire from spreading.
Powders can also be used on live electrical equipment. However, being very fine, they penetrate everywhere and therefore should not be used on digital devices to avoid damaging the components.
Another disadvantage is that, after the fire is extinguished, everything is covered in dust, requiring a lot of time to clean and often causing interruptions in work activity.
The CO2 carbon dioxide fire extinguisher It is suitable for extinguishing class B, C and E fires thanks to liquefied carbon dioxide.
To reach its liquid state, CO2 is subjected to high pressure and low temperatures. This produces a very cold jet that rapidly lowers the fire's temperature and smothers the flame.
The main advantage is that the gas dissolves without leaving any residue or dirt.
It is particularly suitable for live electrical panels, environments that cannot be dirty and places where there are no flammable solid materials.
In fact, this type of extinguisher is not particularly effective on solid materials and gases.
The foam fire extinguisher It can be used for class A fires and for class B, E and F fires when the liquid has a higher density than water, such as cooking oils.
In the kitchen it is preferable to the CO2 extinguisher because it avoids dangerous splashes of hot oil caused by the high-pressure jet.
Foam extinguishers are composed of water and air and are particularly suitable for class B fires and electrical appliances with voltages up to 1000 volts at a distance of 1 meter.
The foam, expanding, suffocates the flame and extinguishes the fire.
Since there is no single fire extinguisher capable of putting out all possible fires, it is advisable to have different types available to always be covered in any situation.
For example, if you run a restaurant, you will need to consider at least Class A for the dining room and Class F for the kitchen.
Based on their weight, fire extinguishers are divided into portable and wheeled extinguishers.
Portable fire extinguishers have a charge of less than or equal to 20 kg, can be used by a single person and are the most popular due to their ease of use.
The wheeled fire extinguishers They have a charge of 20 kg to 150 kg, require the intervention of two people, have a range of 2 to 8 meters and an operating duration of 35 to 100 seconds.
In any case, before purchasing a fire extinguisher, always check the label, which indicates the classes of fire it can extinguish.
Why choose certified professional fire extinguishers?Choosing a professional fire extinguisher shouldn't be based solely on price, but above all on the quality of the materials, certifications, and the product's reliability in an emergency.
For activities such as restaurants, hotels, B&Bs, bars, canteens and accommodation facilities It is essential to rely on suppliers specialized in professional fire prevention devices.
In this context, Holity represents one of the main online reference points for the sale of certified professional fire extinguishers, suitable for both commercial and tourist activities as well as industrial environments.
Thanks to a large catalog of products dedicated to fire safety Holity offers reliable solutions for every professional need.
Inside the store you can find:
All fire extinguishers available on Holity are selected to ensure high quality standards and compliance with current regulations in the field of fire safety.
The advantages of buying fire extinguishers online at HolityBuy professional fire extinguishers online at Holity It allows you to access numerous benefits:
Whether it's a question of securing a professional kitchen, a restaurant room or a hospitality facility, Holity offers a wide range of selection of professional fire extinguishers designed to meet any need.
To choose the most suitable model for your business it is important to rely on a specialized e-commerce in the fire safety sector.
Holity offers a wide range of certified professional fire extinguishers, ideal for companies, restaurants, hotels, offices, and hospitality facilities of all sizes.
Visiting the online catalog It is possible to compare technical characteristics, types of extinguishing agent and supported fire classes, quickly identifying the solution best suited to your needs.
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