- OBJECTIVE:
- To describe a standard operating procedure for Dry Chemical Powder Type Fire Extinguisher.
- SCOPE:
- This Procedure is applicable for Dry Chemical Powder Type Fire Extinguisher at {Company Name} {Company Location}.
- RESPONSIBILITY:
- All the employees working in the plant.
- Safety In-charge
- ACCOUNTABILITY:
- QA Manager shall be accountable for Approval & Implementation of SOP.
- PROCEDURE:
- Definition: Fire Extinguisher: A fire extinguisher is a device used to put out fire, often in an emergency.
- The Dry Chemical Powder type Fire Extinguisher can be used for Extinguishing the B & C class Fires involving Liquids & gaseous substance like Petrol, Diesel, Solvent, LPG, Hydrogen & Acetylene etc. The Dry chemical powder Fire Extinguisher can be used for Electrical fires also.
- Dry chemical powder fire extinguishers work by smothering the fire and interrupting the chemical reaction that sustains it. The powder is expelled from the extinguisher under pressure, coating the burning materials and creating a barrier between the fuel and oxygen. This prevents the fire from spreading and extinguishes it.
- When the fire breaks out from the Liquids, gaseous & Electrical take the DCP type fire extinguisher, which is provided, in the immediate vicinity of the area.
- After reaching near to the fire, punch the knob the dry chemical powder coming out of the Extinguisher should be pointed towards the inner edge of the liquids, gaseous fire a blanket layer has to be formed over the gaseous fire.
- The empty Extinguishers should be kept in lay down position after use and the SHE Department should be informed.
- SHE Department shall get it refilled and keep it ready for further use.
Area Wise Identification Codes:
| Sr. No | Area | Code |
- When the new fire extinguisher(s) are received it should be added the below list with that respective identification number
- REFERENCES:
- Not Applicable
- ANNEXURES:
| ANNEXURE No. | TITLE OF ANNEXURE |
| Annexure-I | List of Fire Extinguishers |
- DISTRIBUTION:
| Controlled Copy No. 01 | : | Safety Health & Environment |
| Master Copy | : | Quality Assurance Department |
ABBREVIATIONS:
Ltrs : Liters
EHS : Environment Health and Safety.
B & C : Fires involving liquids, gaseous.
SOP : Standard Operating Procedure
- REVISION HISTORY:
CHANGE HISTORY LOG
| Revision No. | Details of Changes | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
| 00 | New SOP | Not Applicable | To be written manual |
ANNEXURE-I
LIST OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
| S.NO | ID NO OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER | NAME OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER | CAPACITY OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER | LOCATION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER |