Summary: standard dry powder fire extinguishers are very versatile and can put out virtually every kind of fire, however they aren’t recommended for use in enclosed spaces.
also known as:
• abc fire extinguishers
• multi-purpose fire extinguishers
• dry chemical fire extinguishers
dry powder fire extinguisher uses:
standard dry powder extinguishers
• fires involving flammable solids, such as paper, wood, and textiles (‘class a’ fires)
• fires involving flammable liquids, such as petrol, diesel, and paint (‘class b’ fires)
• fires involving flammable gases, such as butane and methane (‘class c’ fires)
• electrical fires involving electrical equipment up to 1000v