Safety Alert
'Norfolk Range' large wheeled dry powder fire extinguishers manufactured before 2009 by UK Fire International Ltd
'Norfolk Range' large wheeled dry powder fire extinguishers manufactured before 2009 by UK Fire International Ltd
- HSE
- Safety Alert
- HID1-2015
- Emergency ResponseHot Work and Fire
- CorrosionMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Hose
- Fire protectionPreventive maintenance
- Downstream and process industries
Summary
This alert examines failed Norfolk Range wheeled dry powder extinguishers with bottom-mounted discharge hoses. Suspected water ingress at elbow joints caused powder caking that could obstruct discharge and escape routine servicing checks. It recommends targeted inspection and consideration of extended servicing and storage protected from rain or damp conditions.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Downstream and process industries; refining; petrochemicals.
HID1-2015. Themes: emergency response, hot work and fire.