Fire Extinguisher Classes
Fires are classified by the type of material which is burning. The following table shows the fire classes in use in the UK.
| Fire Class | Class A | Class B | Class C | Class D | * | Class F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Type | Free burning | Flammable liquids and solids | Flammable gases | Flammable Metals | Electrical Equipment | Cooking oils and fats |
| Example Material | wood, paper, plastics, textiles | petrol, diesel, oils, waxes | butane, methane, propane | magnesium, potassium, sodium | computers, electric motors | deep fat fryers |
* There is no class E category officially in the UK.