TYPE OF FIRE

TYPE OF EXTINGUISHER

COLOUR CODE

USES

Non - Electrical

Water

Blue markings

Can be used on wood, paper, fabric and textiles.

Non – Electrical

Foam

Cream/Yellow markings

For use on burning liquid fires.

Electrical

Dry Powder

Blue marking

For burning liquid, electrical fires and flammable liquid

Electrical

Carbon Dioxide

Black marking

For burning liquid, electrical fires and flammable liquid. Can be used on all voltages.