How many extinguishers in a hairdressing salon?

[Guest PascalC]

will like to know how many fire extinguisher I need for a hairdressing salon and witch type the floor area is approximate 40 square meter,

Thank you

Regards

[Tom Sutton]

This will depend on the possible fire risks in the premises.

There is bound to be a class A risk

The minimum quantity of extinguishers with an A rating should be calculated as follows:

a) for any storey with a floor area less than or equal to 400 m2 there should be:

1) at least two (2) extinguishers with a class A rating; having

2) a combined minimum total fire rating of 26A;

But I believe one class a extinguisher with a similar fire rating would be satisfactory.

 

Unlikely to have a class B risk but if one is present the appropriate extinguisher should be provided.

 

Class C risk should be dealt with like electrical fires by isolating the supply and deal with a class A extinguisher.

 

Very unlikely to have a class D risk.

 

Finally class F which is a possibility, which is most likely to be small or could be a pan of food and a Fire blanket should be sufficient.

 

Check out http://www.firesafe.org.uk/portable-fire-extinguisher-general/