In case of fire, all extinguishing media must be in a special and easily accessible place. This is necessary in order to be able to begin to neutralize the fire as quickly as possible, because the countdown can go not for minutes, but only for some seconds. For these purposes, fire cabinets are used. They are not only an indicator of the place where the fire fighting equipment is located, but also allow you to store them so that, if necessary, their removal and preparation are carried out as simply and quickly as possible.
Under such a concept as fire cabinets, we mean special equipment, the main purpose of which is to place and subsequently ensure the safety of fire fighting equipment. The key word here is “inventory” because a cabinet is nothing more than an element of a set of objects, in this case fire safety equipment. Those. it is thought out in such a way as to ensure the functions assigned to it in full. Firstly, this is achieved due to the presence of a basket for storing the pressure hose and an opening for supplying water to the
fire hydrant. Secondly, it is the incombustibility of the housing. Most often they are made of sheet steel.
Fire cabinets are usually classified according to several parameters:
- The presence of a compartment for a fire extinguisher. From the name of the criterion, it already becomes clear that there are cabinets with and without a compartment. If it is provided for in the design, then the letter “O” is additionally applied on the cabinet labeling, then the designation of fire equipment looks like “ShPK-O”. Otherwise, simply "ShPK".
- Form of execution. If we consider the cabinets in terms of thisparameter, they are of two types: open and closed. Moreover, in the latter version, the doors are usually equipped with a lock, and on the case you can often find a hook or a basket for storing keys. This is very convenient, because if necessary they will not have to be searched. Also, closed fire cabinets are sometimes additionally delimited by such a parameter as the presence of windows through which their contents would be viewed.
- Installation method. According to this criterion, the fire equipment in question is divided into two types - the one that is mounted on the wall, and the one that is built into it. A hinged fire cabinet is simple enough to fix, but at the same time it will always stand out clearly on the wall, which from an aesthetic point of view may not be suitable for everyone. As for the built-in models, their installation is more difficult, since it requires a niche in the wall under them.
A fairly large number of people are negligent in matters of security, including fire. They believe that such an inventory is necessary only for organizations. But this is not so. It is necessary to think about
your own safety, the safety of your loved ones and your property yourself, and not hope for the help of others. If we compare the time spent on the call and waiting for the fire service, then it is simply not comparable with the time taken to open the cabinet and start up the water. And choosing the right model is not so difficult. For example, Pulse fire cabinets in its lineup include several options for an apartment installation. Other manufacturers can also find similar models. They are connected to the cold water pipeline, which facilitates installation, and small dimensions do not greatly affect the interior of the room.