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Selecting a Fire Extinguisher for your Home in Maryland

Selecting a Fire Extinguisher, Maryland, Baltimore, Harford County

Fire Safety for your Home is very important. When I show buyers a home, I often point out smoke detectors or the lack of. If the home does not have Fire Extinguishers, I will typically advise my Buyers looking for homes to purchase a couple. Extinguishers are classified according to the class of fire for which they are suitable. The four classes of fires are A, B, C, D:

Class A fires involve common combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber, trash and plastics. They are common in typical commercial and home settings.
Class B fires involve flammable liquids, solvents, oil, gasoline, paints, lacquers and other oil-based products. Class B fires often spread rapidly. Unless they are properly suppressed, they can re-flash after the flames have been extinguished. Maryland Homes should have this equipment.
Class C fires involve energized equipment such as wiring, controls, motors, machinery or appliances. They can be caused by a spark, a power surge, or a short circuit and typically occur in locations that may be difficult to see or reach. A qualified Home Inspector in Maryland will be able to point this out to you.
Class D fires involve combustible metals.

A typical home or office fire extinguisher should have an ABC rating.

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