| Option | Best suited for | Limitations | Required assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Dry Chemical | Multipurpose commercial protection covering Class A, B, and C hazards where powder residue cleanup is acceptable. | Leaves powder residue that can harm sensitive electronic or laboratory equipment. | Occupancy hazard classification, unit size/rating, placement distances, and residue sensitivity. |
| Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) | Class B and electrical hazards requiring residue-free discharge in areas with sensitive electrical or electronic equipment. | Limited Class A effectiveness; discharge considerations in small or confined spaces. | Electrical hazard boundary, room volume, ventilation, and operator safety. |
| Wet Chemical | Commercial kitchens and food-service areas with Class K cooking oil, fat, and grease hazards. | Specialized for cooking appliance hazards; not a general-purpose substitute for Class A/B/C spaces. | Appliance layout, fuel capacity, hood/duct arrangements, and hazard boundary. |
| AFFF Foam | Selected Class A materials and Class B flammable-liquid hazards where the written requirement calls for the correct foam formulation. | Fuel and formulation compatibility must be checked; it is not a default choice for energized electrical equipment or cooking-oil hazards. | Actual fuel or material, foam formulation, rating, capacity, unit form and approved project requirement. |
| HCFC-123 | Exact-agent requirements identified by an approved schedule, BOQ or readable existing-cylinder label, including selected residue-sensitive applications. | Cylinder color or the phrase clean agent does not establish HCFC-123, and it must not be treated as interchangeable with HFC-236fa. | Written agent requirement, readable label, rating, capacity, cylinder, valve and service condition. |
| HFC-236fa | Specified residue-sensitive electrical, electronics, control-equipment or machinery areas where dry-powder cleanup would be disruptive. | No-residue discharge does not make it suitable for every hazard, and a portable extinguisher is not a fixed clean-agent system. | Hazard or room use, exact agent label, fire rating, capacity, unit form, quantity and approved requirement. |
01 Use the approved requirement as the buying basis
A buyer should begin with the approved plan, unit schedule, BOQ, BFP comment or existing extinguisher label. DGRB supplies Apollo, 8A and Cyclone fire extinguisher brands, with exact availability confirmed against the required type, size, form and quantity.
DGRB supplies BPS-certified fire extinguishers from ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturers. Match the product markings to the approved project requirement and site conditions.
02 Compare agent application and discharge effects
Use the summaries to prepare an enquiry. Check any agent change against the hazard, current product information and approved documents.
- ABC dry chemical: multipurpose coverage where powder residue and cleanup are acceptable
- CO₂: no agent residue, with room, occupancy and discharge conditions requiring proper review
- Wet chemical: intended for the specified commercial cooking-oil and fat hazard
- AFFF foam: a specification-led foam option requiring confirmation of the actual fuel and formulation
- HCFC-123 and HFC-236fa: exact-agent requirements for selected residue-sensitive applications; names are not interchangeable
03 Confirm form, quantity and placement information
DGRB supplies portable, ceiling-type and trolley-mounted extinguishers for commercial requirements. Send the required type, size, form, quantity and delivery location. For replacements, include clear photographs of the complete label.
Existing units are checked for label, agent, cylinder and service condition before refill or reconditioning. Unsafe or unsuitable units are recommended for replacement.
- Approved unit schedule or written requirement
- Agent type, unit size, form and quantity
- Placement list by room, floor or operating area
- Existing labels and condition photographs for replacement or service
04 Avoid the common purchasing shortcuts
A clear unit schedule lets DGRB quote the correct supply or service requirement and identify anything that needs site assessment before purchase.
- Do not select only from cylinder color, room name or the cheapest agent
- Do not treat clean-agent names or foam formulations as interchangeable
- Do not assume a portable extinguisher replaces a specified fixed suppression system
- Do not submit an unreadable inventory without identifying which unit belongs to which location
Related equipment, systems and services
Questions buyers often ask
Which fire extinguisher brands does DGRB supply?
Available brands are Apollo, 8A and Cyclone. Exact availability is confirmed against the required extinguisher type, size, unit form and quantity.
Are DGRB fire extinguishers certified?
DGRB supplies BPS-certified fire extinguishers from ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturers. The applicable product markings and approved project requirement still govern each supplied unit.
Can DGRB choose the extinguisher from a room name alone?
No. Send the approved plan, unit schedule, BOQ, BFP comment or existing label whenever available. The actual hazard, discharge effects, placement and written requirement must be considered.
Related completed work
Selected DGRB work records related to this topic.
| Date / Location | Facility & Work | Scope | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026Dasmariñas, Cavite | Office, ICT and general-merchandise supplier Refill and reconditioning of 75 10-lb dry-chemical fire extinguishers. | Dry-chemical fire extinguishers | Case |
| May 2026Las Piñas, Metro Manila | Herbal-supplement and food manufacturing facility Refill of 20 dry-chemical, 20 HCFC-123 and three 50-lb AFFF units, for 43 documented extinguishers across three agents. | Dry-chemical, HCFC-123 and AFFF fire extinguishers | Case |
| February 2026Metro Manila | Shared-services corporate facility Supply of 48 new 10-lb HFC-236fa units, conversion of 54 HCFC-123 units to HFC-236fa and supply of four complete fire suits. | HFC-236fa extinguishers, conversions and fire-safety PPE | Case |
Use the approved plans, product instructions and current requirements for final decisions. BFP Revised IRR of RA 9514 · NFPA 10: Portable Fire Extinguishers