Fire extinguisher useful in fighting fires with a particular group of fuel. Specifications for fire extinguishers are set out in the standard AS/NZS 1841, the most recent version being released in 2007. All fire extinguishers must be painted signal red. Except for water extinguishers, each extinguisher has a coloured band near the top, covering at least 10% of the extinguisher's body length, specifying its contents. In Australia, yellow (Halon) fire extinguishers are illegal to own or use on a fire, unless an essential use exemption has been granted, this is due to the ozone-depleting nature of halon. According to the standard BS
Chubb Fire Campbell copper shell extinguisher was installed in the RAC Club in London. This pure copper extinguisher was very popular where appearance was important. 1964 The business was acquired by Chubb and Sons but continued to operate from Horsham as Read and Campbell until the formation of Chubb Fire Security Limited in 1971. Minimax, started in England in 1903, very soon became world renowned for their conical extinguisher known as 'The Minimax'. This was until they joined The Pyrene Company in 1955, their unique shaped extinguishers were a familiar sight in most public buildings and offices. 1903 Minimax Limited opened their