Answer to Question #291076 in Electrical Engineering for jay

Question

List the FOUR (4) classes of fire with a brief explanation of each class.

Answer 1

1.Ordinary solid combustibles. They include wood and plastic. They are easily available in households.

2 .Flammable liquids . They include gasoline, alcohol and ether. They can easily be found in household or individuals with automobiles or machines.

3. Electrical equipment and appliances that are used for generating, wiring and controlling electricity . They are mostly used by people skilled in handling electricity because they are so dangerous.

4Flammable metallic substances . These are expection of medical centers They include potassium,lithium and sodium.