What type of fire extinguisher is required as per the factory act for light hazard, ordinary hazard, and high hazard environments?

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Accepted Answer

Fire extinguisher requirements vary based on the hazard level of the workplace.

Light hazard workplaces require water, foam, or dry powder extinguishers.
Ordinary hazard workplaces require water, foam, dry powder, or carbon dioxide extinguishers.
High hazard workplaces require foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, or specialized extinguishers such as halon or clean agent.
The specific requirements may vary by country and industry.
It is important to regularly inspect and maintain fire extinguishers to ensure they are in proper working condition.

Accepted Answer

One 9 liter water bucket for every 100 square meters of floor area
One 9 liter water type extinguisher for every six buckets
A minimum of two extinguishers and four buckets per building compartment

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Organization worker control fire use dry powder extinguisher

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