For a 6kg powder fire extinguisher, our PowerX model has a fire rating of 27A 144B C with BSI Kitemark, CE marking and a 5 year warranty, it will impress your fire inspector.

Due to the fact that it can extinguish almost any type of fire, construction sites, trucks, flammable liquid stores and workshops are suitable for 6 kg powder. Plus, it can be repaired and refilled by any extinguisher maintenance company because it uses standard parts.

Suitable for workshops, industrial units, truck trailers, camping, construction sites, boats, flammable liquids

The updated British Standard 5306-8:2012 Selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers - code of practice is as follows.

5.4.3 Use of Powder Extinguishers Discharge of powder extinguishers inside buildings can cause a sudden reduction in visibility and can also impair breathing, which can temporarily jeopardize escape, rescue or other emergency measures. For this reason, powder extinguishers should not normally be specified for indoor use unless the risk is mitigated by a health and safety assessment."

If you are not sure what this means, please contact us at any time or see our fire safety review service. Extinguisher service technicians (including us) may refuse to approve a powder extinguisher that is not suitable for the location.

Types of fires include Class A (wood, paper, cloth, etc.), B (flammable liquids), C (gas - but never extinguish a gas fire if the gas cannot be extinguished) and safe around live electrical equipment.