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 for tackling cooking oil fires, and the Pyromet™ extinguisher for fighting Class D metal fires. Each product is available with ancillary equipment including stands, mobile trolleys, and internal/external covers. Chubb Fire Chubb Fire & Security is a fire and security business. It is owned by United Technologies Corporation. Read and Campbell, the oldest company of those which came together to form Chubb Fire Security Limited. Their invention of the CO2 Cartridge to expel the contents of a fire extinguisher is still today the most common method in use. Read and Campbell are mainly remembered for their 'Waterloo' and 'Petrolex' brand