will like to know how many fire extinguisher I need for a hairdressing salon and witch type the floor area is approximate 40 square meter,

Thank you

Regards

This will depend on the possible fire risks in the premises.

There is bound to be a class A risk

The minimum quantity of extinguishers with an A rating should be calculated as follows:

a) for any storey with a floor area less than or equal to 400 m2 there should be:

1) at least two (2) extinguishers with a class A rating; having

2) a combined minimum total fire rating of 26A;

But I believe one class a extinguisher with a similar fire rating would be satisfactory.

 

Unlikely to have a class B risk but if one is present the appropriate extinguisher should be provided.

 

Class C risk should be dealt with like electrical fires by isolating the supply and deal with a class A extinguisher.

 

Very unlikely to have a class D risk.

 

Finally class F which is a possibility, which is most likely to be small or could be a pan of food and a Fire blanket should be sufficient.

 

Check out http://www.firesafe.org.uk/portable-fire-extinguisher-general/