{"id":1700,"date":"2024-08-01T07:20:53","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T07:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/?p=1700"},"modified":"2024-08-01T07:20:53","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T07:20:53","slug":"nfpa-fire-classification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/nfpa-fire-classification\/","title":{"rendered":"NFPA Fire Classification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>NFPA fire classification? What is it? The NFPA or National Fire Protection has a 6 fire classification which is class A for a fire from solid material, class B for a fire from liquid and gas and many among others!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ve probably heard of the fire and the danger it could bring. However, did you know that the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has a fire classification system that helps us understand and respond to different types of fires?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This classification is not just a label, it is an important tool in our efforts to protect ourselves and the environment from the risk of fire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, you will be explained and invited to become more familiar with the NFPA fire classification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s dive down to this article to help understand each category of fire and how this knowledge can be the key to effective preventive measures and appropriate response!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/nfpa-fire-classification\/#6_Fire_Classification_According_to_NFPA\" >6 Fire Classification According to NFPA<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/nfpa-fire-classification\/#1_Class_A_Fire_From_Solid_Material\" >1. Class A (Fire From Solid Material)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/nfpa-fire-classification\/#2_Class_B_Fire_From_Liquid_and_Gas\" >2. Class B (Fire From Liquid and Gas)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/nfpa-fire-classification\/#3_Class_C_Electrical_Fire\" >3. Class C (Electrical Fire)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/nfpa-fire-classification\/#4_Class_D_Metal_Fire\" >4. Class D (Metal Fire)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/nfpa-fire-classification\/#5_Class_K_Fire_From_Oil_and_Fat\" >5. Class K (Fire From Oil and Fat)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/nfpa-fire-classification\/#6_Class_E_Fire_From_Electrical_Devices\" >6. Class E (Fire From Electrical Devices)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Fire_Classification_According_to_NFPA\"><\/span>6 Fire Classification According to NFPA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6-Fire-Classification-According-to-NFPA-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6-Fire-Classification-According-to-NFPA-2.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6-Fire-Classification-According-to-NFPA-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6-Fire-Classification-According-to-NFPA-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/6-Fire-Classification-According-to-NFPA-2-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Class_A_Fire_From_Solid_Material\"><\/span>1. Class A (Fire From Solid Material)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In class A fires, the fire is coming from solid materials such as wood, paper, cloth or plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Class A fire can be extinguished simply by using water or a common extinguisher such as an oxygen barrier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water works by removing heat from the fire and cooling the burning materials around it, thereby stopping the chemical reaction that causes the fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Water-based fire extinguishers are the primary choice for Class A fires because of their ability to suppress heat and prevent fires from spreading.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Class_B_Fire_From_Liquid_and_Gas\"><\/span>2. Class B (Fire From Liquid and Gas)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Class B contains flammable substances such as gasoline, oil, solvents, or gasses such as propane or methane.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Class B fires require extinguishing substances that can stop the chain of chemical reactions that cause the fire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extinguishing can be done by using a foam extinguisher, carbon dioxide (CO2), or special chemical powder.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These substances work by removing oxygen required to cause a fire or cooling the materials to a point below the combustion level temperatures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of water in class B fires can cause the material to spread more widely and increase the risk of damage. Therefore, the use of appropriate extinguishing types is very important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Class_C_Electrical_Fire\"><\/span>3. Class C (Electrical Fire)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Class C fires occur on electrical equipment or electronic devices that are short circuited or damaged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The fuel is the electrical component such as cables, devices, or panels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Class C fire needs special fire extinguishers to put out that are non-conductive to electricity, so the use of water or water-based extinguishers may increase the risk of an electric shock.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common extinguishers used for Class C fires include carbon dioxide (CO2) or special chemical powders.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These substances can extinguish fires without damaging electrical equipment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing that are worth noting is before putting out the fire, it is important to disconnect the power supply if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Also Read: &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/what-is-a-fire-blanket\/\">What is a Fire Blanket?<\/a>&#8220;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Class_D_Metal_Fire\"><\/span>4. Class D (Metal Fire)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Class D fires involve special metals like magnesium, titanium, sodium, and others. These metals can burn at relatively low temperatures and can be difficult to extinguish by conventional means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, this includes the use of special powders such as sand powder or graphite powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional extinguishers such as water or carbon dioxide are ineffective in extinguishing metal fires, and even can increase the risk.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, class D extinctions require special approaches and specially designed fire extinguisher devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Class_K_Fire_From_Oil_and_Fat\"><\/span>5. Class K (Fire From Oil and Fat)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Class K fires occur when oil, fat, or fuel used in the commercial cooking process is involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Causes of fires from the class K fire include cooking oil, animal fat, and other fuels commonly found in kitchens or industrial cooking facilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Class K fire extinguishing requires special extinguisher materials that are specifically designed to handle fires involving oil and fat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Class K extinguishers often contain a special chemical or foam that can withstand heat and break the chain of chemical reactions that can cause the fire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, class K fire extinguisher equipment can be used in conjunction with conventional extinguishers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is advisable to not use water in a class K fire, as the use of water in class K fires can make the situation even worse as hot oil can cause sparks and further spreading of fire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it is very important to use special extinguisher equipment that is suitable for oil and fat fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Class_E_Fire_From_Electrical_Devices\"><\/span>6. Class E (Fire From Electrical Devices)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Class E fires often refer to fires caused by electronic devices, especially those using dynamo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be able to cope with this type of fire properly and prevent further spread of the fire, you are advised to use the fire extinguisher with dry powder media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, even though the dry powder is quite effective, its use can cause damage to the components.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, given the need for greater risk prevention, losing one or two devices as a result of damage may be an acceptable consequence compared to losing entire property as a consequence of an unavoidable fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>Also Read: &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/types-of-fire-extinguisher-and-its-uses\/\">5 Types of Fire Extinguisher and Its Uses<\/a>&#8220;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>There you have it, the NFPA fire classification alongside how to deal with each one!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NFPA fire classification? 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