Capacity to use - Class A

Capacity to use - Class A

According to Singapore Standards 578, the minimum requirement for class A hazards will be 13A fire extinguishers. Hercules 2KG Dry powder Fire Extinguishers will comply to this requirement.

According to the classification of hazards according to Singapore Standards 578: 


For low hazard classification - A small fire is to be expected. This is usually for offices, classrooms, places of worship, etc.
For these places, we recommend Hercules 2KG Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher.


For medium hazard classification - A medium sized fire is to be expected. This can be storage, display areas, motor show rooms, carparks and light industry areas.

For these places, we recommend Hercules 4KG Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher.  


For high hazard classification - A large sized fire is to be expected. This can be an exhibition area, furniture shop, woodwork workshop, vehicle work shop.

For these places, we recommend Hercules 9KG Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher.

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