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Feb 15, 2023
Fire is a serious threat to any business or home. In Singapore, the National Environment Agency (NEA) reported that there were over 1,000 fires in 2020 alone, with a total of 13 fatalities and 70 injuries. These statistics highlight the importance of fire protection and prevention measures in Singapore.
In recent years, Singapore has implemented strict fire safety regulations to ensure that buildings are equipped with adequate fire protection systems. This includes fire sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers. It is crucial for building owners to comply with these regulations, as failure to do so could result in heavy fines or even closure of the building.
Dec 29, 2022
The common types of fires in residential premises are unattended cooking, electrical, household contents and discarded items. In 2021, SCDF has reported 192 cases of electrical fires in residential premises. They were 32 incidents of PMD fire and 23 incidents of PAB fire in 2021. PMD and PAB fire incidents can be averted if people follow the PMD fire safety tips properly as listed by SCDF.
Dec 27, 2022
The purpose of a fire detection system or also called as fire alarm system, is to warn us of an emergency so that we can take precautions to safeguard ourselves, our employees, and the public. Offices, factories, and public buildings all have fire alarms. Although they are sometimes disregarded until an emergency, at which point they may just save our lives There are two major types of fire detection device suitable for homes. One of them is the home fire alarm device and another one is the heat detector.
Fire is a serious threat to any business or home. In Singapore, the National Environment Agency (NEA) reported that there were over 1,000 fires in 2020 alone, with a total of 13 fatalities and 70 injuries. These statistics highlight the importance of fire protection and prevention measures in Singapore.
In recent years, Singapore has implemented strict fire safety regulations to ensure that buildings are equipped with adequate fire protection systems. This includes fire sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers. It is crucial for building owners to comply with these regulations, as failure to do so could result in heavy fines or even closure of the building.
The common types of fires in residential premises are unattended cooking, electrical, household contents and discarded items. In 2021, SCDF has reported 192 cases of electrical fires in residential premises. They were 32 incidents of PMD fire and 23 incidents of PAB fire in 2021. PMD and PAB fire incidents can be averted if people follow the PMD fire safety tips properly as listed by SCDF.
The purpose of a fire detection system or also called as fire alarm system, is to warn us of an emergency so that we can take precautions to safeguard ourselves, our employees, and the public. Offices, factories, and public buildings all have fire alarms. Although they are sometimes disregarded until an emergency, at which point they may just save our lives There are two major types of fire detection device suitable for homes. One of them is the home fire alarm device and another one is the heat detector.
Types of fire are classed in accordance to the fuel type. And with the different classes, the fire extinguishers would have to be able to fight fires of their type, with different mediums - be it powder, air, or liquid; to remove one of the elements that helps keep a fire alive. Read more to find out the classes of fire, and the appropriate extinguishers to fight them.
The different types of Fire Extinguishers are being classified by the different colours.
AB Dry Powder - Falcon’s AB Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers are suitable for extinguishing Class A, B & C fires. The ABC Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers are widely used in commercial buildings, industrial plants, workshops, laboratories, schools, cars and homes. The dry powder extinguishes the fire through a chemical reaction with the flame.