What are water fire extinguishers used for?

Water fire extinguishers are used for Class A fires involving solid combustible materials such as paper, cardboard, wood, fabrics and textiles. They are commonly selected for offices, schools, warehouses, shops and general workplace areas where these fire risks are present.

Can water fire extinguishers be used on electrical fires?

No. Standard water fire extinguishers should not be used on electrical fires. Businesses should select fire extinguishers based on their fire risk assessment and may need other extinguisher types such as CO2 for electrical fire risks.

Are water fire extinguishers suitable for kitchens?

Water fire extinguishers should not be used on cooking oil or deep-fat fryer fires. Kitchens and catering environments may require other fire safety equipment such as wet chemical extinguishers or fire blankets depending on the risk assessment.

Where are water fire extinguishers commonly used?

Water fire extinguishers are commonly used in areas with Class A fire risks, including offices, corridors, classrooms, stock rooms, warehouses, shops, public buildings and general workplace spaces containing paper, cardboard, wood or textiles.

How should a business choose the right fire extinguisher?

A business should choose fire extinguishers based on a suitable fire risk assessment that identifies hazards, people at risk, existing controls and the correct type of firefighting equipment for each area.

Water Fire Extinguishers | Class A Fire Safety

Water Fire Extinguishers

Water fire extinguishers for offices, schools, warehouses, shops, workshops and general workplace fire safety points where Class A fire risks are present. A water extinguisher is designed for common solid combustible materials such as paper, cardboard, wood, fabrics and textiles, making it a practical choice for many standard business environments when selected as part of a suitable fire risk assessment.

Water extinguishers are best suited to areas where everyday combustible materials are the main concern, such as corridors, stock rooms, classrooms, offices and storage spaces. They should not be used on electrical fires, flammable liquids, gases or cooking oil fires, so many premises pair them with other suitable extinguisher types such as CO2, foam, powder or wet chemical depending on the risks identified.

At Jax First Aid, this category is ready for dedicated water extinguisher products to sit alongside the wider fire safety range. Add suitable water fire extinguishers here for customers buying fire safety equipment for workplaces, schools, landlords, offices, clubs and public buildings, with fast UK delivery, bulk discounts and purchase orders available for businesses and organisations.

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