BMA orders all districts to inspect fire extinguishers
BANGKOK, June 29- Deputy governor of Bangkok ordered all districts to inspect fire extinguishers in the area. Storing deteriorated tanks Accelerate the replacement of newly ordered tanks ready to gradually import the tank information into the online system
“Fire extinguishers now have many sources. but no matter where it comes from When in the community, it is the matter of Bangkok that has to take care of,” Assoc. Said while visiting the area to inspect the storage of deteriorated fire extinguishers in Chakkraphatpong community. and Wat Saket community Fortress area of enemies defeated To relieve people’s concerns about the storage of fire extinguishers in Bangkok today (June 29, 2023).
Storage of fire extinguishers by Bangkok officials at this time The staff who go to store will have knowledge, understanding and expertise. to check if the existing tank is available or not If available, it will be set to the same point. Although the fire extinguishers in the community are dry chemical powder type. But there is also a chance of leakage. The fire department of Bangkok must lay carpets to inspect and store unusable fire extinguishers from the area. Along with the duty to watch out for the fire as well For the general public, if you notice that the fire extinguisher is rusty or swollen You can notify to Bangkok by calling 199 through the district office. or notify through the Traffic Fondue system
In principle, there must be 5 fire extinguishers per household per 1 tank, but if each household has a large number of people. There are activities that need to be very careful. or very risky may need to increase the number of tanks appropriately Currently, BMA is in the process of preparing a risk map in Bangkok (BKK Risk Map) surveying the risks of the community. Surveying people who need special care, such as bedridden patients, the elderly, and young children, by asking all districts to conduct safety surveys. fire alarm installation point moving path Ready to prepare an emergency response plan for every community to match the conditions of each area.
For the difference of each type of fire extinguisher red fire extinguisher It is divided into 2 types: fire extinguishers containing dry chemical powder. And a fire extinguisher containing carbon dioxide (CO2). The dry chemical fire extinguisher has a pressure of 195 PSI. There is a pressure gauge. The hose is the same size throughout the line. The CO2 fire extinguisher has a pressure of about 800 – 1,200 PSI. There is no pressure gauge. Because it is a high pressure tank. The tip of the syringe is conical. green fire extinguisher Inside will contain volatile liquid or other substances in the liquid state. with pressure gauge and stainless steel fire extinguishers Inside will be packed with foam or water. which this type of fire extinguisher does not exist in the community As for the fire extinguishers currently in the community, there are dry chemical fire extinguishers (red) and volatile liquid fire extinguishers (green).
Methods for inspecting and maintaining primary fire extinguishers for the public include:
1. The engraving is still there.
2. The pressure gauge is in the middle. in the green channel Doesn’t fall left or right
3. The shape of the tank is in normal condition, not swollen (swollen tanks are swollen at the bottom), not cracked, not rusted, complete lines, not rotted or torn.
4. Gently turn the bucket upside down and listen to the sound. If the chemicals inside the tank are still usable You will hear a sound like sand flowing inside the bucket. In some cases the tank was set a long time. There will be a chemical island. The way to prevent it must always be lifted upside down.
5. The tank should be kept away from heat, sunlight, water or humidity, and the tank should not be placed on the floor as it will cause rust easily. If hanging installation The height from the floor to the squeeze rod should not exceed 1.5 meters.
When to use it for extinguishing Carry it with your dominant hand, twist the latch, and point the nozzle at the base of the fire or flame (approximately a 45 degree angle). Sprayer should be upwind. The distance from the base of the fire should be about 2 – 4 meters because the chemicals may get into the eyes. Squeeze the trigger to release the substance. Using a fire extinguisher will initially suppress the fire before the firefighters arrive at the scene.
In part of the field visits to check the orderliness of the fire extinguishers in the community. All 50 districts will be carpeted. Any community that has stored deteriorated fire extinguishers Bangkok will bring new tanks to be installed as soon as possible. As for tanks that are still usable, they will be inspected every other year. to make the public confident At the same time, Bangkok prepares to import fire extinguisher data into the BKK Risk Map system. Areas are colored into red, orange, and yellow maps to show the risks of each area. which is now importing data from Red Head Waterworks already and will import data on fire extinguishers from July 3, 2023 onwards
From now on, every fire extinguisher will have a QR Code attached to show the type of tank. Date of last maintenance check installation position The fire properties of each fire extinguisher are also specified. In which, if people are not confident in using it, they can inform the Bangkok authorities for help. .-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency