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24 FIRE PREVENTION PLAN NWPCA Fire Code Compliance Manual for Outdoor Storage of Wood Pallets | Version 1.0 (December 2017) 8.0 Controlling Fire Hazards This section serves to address the major workplace fire hazards and ignition sources at the facility and the procedures for controlling these hazards. Commonly occurring fire hazards include static electricity, flammable and combustible materials, smoking, torches, welding, sparks, and electrical systems. "Company Name" has fully evaluated the workplace and has identified the potential fire hazards and ignition sources, if any. Also identified are the control measures used to minimize these fire hazards. KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DEALING WITH! 8.1 Fire Extinguisher Classes In general, there are four different classifications of fires. Knowing which kind of fire that you are dealing with will aid you in choosing the right type of fire extinguisher and the correct method for fighting the fire. The most common fire extinguisher used by establishments is designated a class ABC fire extinguisher. Fire extinguishers with ABC classification eliminate much of the confusion as to which type of extinguisher should be used because they are effective on three different types of fires, A, B and C. Class A: A Class A Fire consists of general com b u s t i b l e s such as wood, cloth, paper, or rubbish and is usually controlled by cooling, for instance by using water to cool the material. When fighting a Class A fire, get as close to the fire as possible without endangering yourself, and aim the nozzle of the water hose or nozzle of an ABC Fire Exti nguisher toward the base of the flames. Continue spraying until all smoldering material is wet down. Deep-seated fires, such as those that occur in baled materials, must be thoroughly soaked and may need to be pulled apart to reach smoldering matter inside. Another option for a Class A fire is to use a multipurpose dry-chemical extinguisher. With this type of extinguisher begin about 8 - 10 feet away from the fire, start at the edge of the fire and spray in a sweeping motion moving closer as the flames begin to dim inish. The powdered chemical in the extinguisher becomes sticky when heated, allowing it to form a film that clings to the heated material and smothers the fire.