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mikecarr  
#1 Posted : 27 October 2010 09:22:48(UTC)
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mikecarr
Hi all

I've just a had a quick look in our kitchen and found a variety of fire extinguishers in there. Can anyone advise on which would be most suitable for a large kitchen in a staff restaurant?

cheers

Mike
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Balmore  
#2 Posted : 27 October 2010 10:58:13(UTC)
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Balmore
Each Type of Fire Extinguisher has different qualities for Extinguishing Fire. There is a FPA Publication - Fire Extinguisher Handbook, ISBN 9781902790718, which you will find very helpful. However, there is no point in putting the correct Extinguishers, for example, in the Kitchen, if the staff have not been adequately trained in the correct selection and use.
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Alex Petrie  
#3 Posted : 27 October 2010 15:24:13(UTC)
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Alex Petrie
Depends on the level of risk / sources of fuel etc.

If you have large fryers you could look for the Wet Chemical extinguisher. I'd have though however that a combination of C02 and AFFF would be sufficient.

A
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Smith24525  
#4 Posted : 27 October 2010 15:47:14(UTC)
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Smith24525
Agree with Alex, we provide CO2 and AFFF Extinguishers in our Kitchens, which are medium sized and has one small frying range. Fire Blankets are also available where we still have electrical cookers, these have been in for years and been left in situ rather than remove them.
Contact your local Fire Safety Officer if you are unsure of your requirements.
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firesafety101  
#5 Posted : 27 October 2010 21:24:25(UTC)
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firesafety101
Depends upon what goes on in there.

Open frying ranges need foam and lids.

For gas equipment you may just need to isolate the supply and place on a lid or blanket.

Chip pans - blankets are good.

Powder is effective but very messy - however so is a decent fire!

Electrical equipment needs CO2 and a handy isolation switch.

There may also be paper, fabric packaging so (dare I say it) water may also be needed.

Whatever you decide please train all staff in which one to use on what fire and how to isolate whatever source of fuel.

Keep the fire door closed or on an automatic closing device.

Sound the fire alarm - Get out - call the brigade out.
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SBH  
#6 Posted : 28 October 2010 12:45:21(UTC)
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SBH
In my view you need wet chemical, foam & co2 along with a fire blanket and training for all of them

SBH
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