Workplace fires can be very unpredictable, and are especially dangerous in a work facility for various reasons.

Fire suppression refers to a collection of units and functions a building contains to extinguish and control a fire.

Fire risk assessments are a requirement from several legal standpoints in the UK, whether you’re looking after a business property, work facilities or residential building.

Although all fires pose considerable risks to properties and businesses, it’s important to distinguish classes of fire so you’re equipped with the information required.

A Class C fire in the UK refers to a fire ignited by flammable gases like butane, propane, methane, hydrogen or natural gas. Gases can be highly flammable and explosive, meaning Class C fires are among the most dangerous of scenarios.

A Class B fire in the UK refers to a fire that involves flammable liquids or gases. Liquids and gases such as petrol, oil, alcohol, paraffin, grease, paint or solvents can be highly flammable and are especially dangerous if allowed to spread quickly and produce toxic fumes.