High-performance suppression for Class B liquid and Class C electrical hazards. FSI provides certified annual inspections, recharges, and hydrostatic testing in Albuquerque.
Purple-K dry chemical extinguishers contain potassium bicarbonate—a chemically formulated dry powder agent recognized by fire safety authorities as the most effective dry agent for fighting pressurized liquid and gas fires. It has a distinctive purple tint and outperforms standard dry chemical units in extinguishing speed. It is widely mandated in high-risk zones, such as:
FSI New Mexico helps Albuquerque industrial sites stay fully compliant with NFPA 10 and OSHA mandates by inspecting, testing, and tagging high-hazard Purple-K extinguishers. Like standard dry chemical, they leave a powder residue, so they are not recommended for clean electronics rooms.
Compliance Rule: Purple-K units carry Class B and Class C ratings only. They must not be deployed on Class A ordinary wood/paper fires, and should always be paired with general-use ABC dry chemical or water units.
Understanding testing, inspection, and maintenance intervals under NFPA 10 standards.
