{"id":11961,"date":"2026-07-15T13:19:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T13:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11961"},"modified":"2026-10-30T13:30:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T13:30:16","slug":"electrical-fire-safety-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/2026\/07\/15\/electrical-fire-safety-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrical Fire Safety Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.ecom-pb-block { max-width: 1800px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }\n.ecom-pb-block img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }\n\n.ecom-pb-block .img-text-container { display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: center; }\n.ecom-pb-block .img-text-container > div { flex: 1; }\n.ecom-pb-block .ecom-pb-img-container { width: 100%; max-height: 500px; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }\n.ecom-pb-block .ecom-pb-img-container img { width: 100%; height: auto; min-height: 500px; object-fit: cover; 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padding-right: 10px !important; }\n    .ecom-pb-block .ec-pb-faq-details { width: 100% !important; margin-left: 0 !important; margin-right: 0 !important; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ecom-pb-block\">\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\"><div><p>Electricity is so woven into daily life that most of us have stopped noticing it. The lights, the laptop, the washing machine running in the background. It all just works. Until it doesn&#8217;t. Around 20,000 accidental fires in UK homes are caused by electricity every year, making electrical faults the leading cause of accidental dwelling fires. That&#8217;s not a distant statistic. It&#8217;s kitchens, living rooms, server cupboards and offices across the country.<\/p><p>This guide covers electrical fire safety from every angle (what causes electrical fires, the warning signs to watch for, how to respond if one starts and the equipment that gives you real protection). If you already know you need an extinguisher, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/category\/fire-extinguishers-for-electrical-equipment\">fire extinguishers for electrical equipment<\/a> range covers every setting from the kitchen to the server room. If you want the full picture first, read on.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Header Block -->\n  <h2 style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000; text-align: left;\">What is an electrical fire?<\/h2>\n  <!-- Close Header Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\"><div><p>Here&#8217;s something that surprises most people: electricity itself doesn&#8217;t burn. It&#8217;s the cable coverings, plastic casings and electronic boards surrounding electrical equipment that ignite. The moment the power supply to that burning equipment stays live, it becomes a fire involving live electrical equipment.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 10px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\"><div><p>That distinction matters enormously when it comes to responding correctly. Knowing what you&#8217;re actually dealing with changes everything about how you handle it.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- IMAGE 1 (HERO) - Pexels search: https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/search\/burnt%20plug%20socket\/ (also try: \"overheated socket\", \"electrical fire\"). Look for: scorched or overloaded socket\/plug. 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White goods alone caused 1,140 electrical fires in England in 2024 (roughly three every day, according to figures from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fia.uk.com\/\">Fire Industry Association<\/a> based on Home Office data). Washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers are repeat offenders, particularly when left running unattended overnight.<\/p><p>Outside the kitchen, the causes of electrical fires tend to fall into a few predictable patterns.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Content Grid Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #fafafa; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\"><div class=\"content-grid\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px;\"><div style=\"padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #f1f1f1; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 0px solid #004976; border-bottom: 4px solid #004976; border-left: 0px solid #004976\"><p><b>Overloaded sockets and extension leads.<\/b> Plugging too many appliances into one socket (or daisy-chaining extension leads) creates heat buildup that the wiring simply wasn&#8217;t designed to handle. Overloading circuits can cause overheating behind walls, often without any obvious signs until it&#8217;s too late.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #f1f1f1; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 0px solid #004976; border-bottom: 4px solid #004976; border-left: 0px solid #004976\"><p><b>Ageing or damaged wiring.<\/b> In homes with electrical installations that are 25 to 30 years old or more, the wiring may not have the capacity to handle the number of appliances now in common use. It tends to heat up faster, and older rubber or fabric-insulated wiring may no longer meet modern safety standards.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #f1f1f1; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 0px solid #004976; border-bottom: 4px solid #004976; border-left: 0px solid #004976\"><p><b>Counterfeit and cheap chargers.<\/b> Unsafe mobile phone chargers have been blamed for a growing number of house fires. Bought online for as little as a pound, they may not meet UK safety standards and can overheat once plugged into a wall socket.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #f1f1f1; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 0px solid #004976; border-bottom: 4px solid #004976; border-left: 0px solid #004976\"><p><b>E-bike and lithium-ion battery charging.<\/b> There have been serious and fatal fires caused by e-bikes being incorrectly charged, particularly where batteries are stored or charged in hallways and near exit doors &#8211; blocking escape routes. This is a risk that&#8217;s grown significantly as e-bikes, e-scooters and cordless power tools have become more common in UK homes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Content Grid Block -->\n\n  <!-- IMAGE 2 - Pexels search: https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/search\/office%20electrical%20cables\/ (also try: \"server room cables\", \"office desk plugs\"). 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These fires typically start inside walls, ceiling voids and distribution boards often without any visible sign before they take hold.<\/p><p>The pattern across sectors is consistent. Faulty equipment and appliances account for the majority of electrical fire incidents in UK businesses, including IT equipment, kitchen appliances and machinery that can be left unattended for hours at a time. Overloaded circuits in open-plan offices, ageing fixed wiring in older buildings, and the growing electrical load from EV charging, heat pumps and home office equipment all add to the pressure.<\/p><p>The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require that all electrical systems are constructed and maintained so as to prevent danger, so far as is reasonably practicable &#8211; a duty that covers portable appliances and fixed installations alike. Regular PAT testing and periodic Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) are the most reliable way to catch problems before they develop into fires. Skipping them isn&#8217;t just a compliance risk; it can invalidate your insurance.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"ecom-pb-mcg-child\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: left; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-left: 1px solid #e0e0e0; flex:1; min-height:300px; overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/images\/befw6ef-britannia-p50-fluorine-free-a-foam-service-free-fire-extinguisher-in-situ-a\/530x530.jpg?_20260702090150\" alt=\"Foam fire extinguisher in place in a workplace\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;flex:1;\">\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <!-- Close Mixed Content Grid Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Header Block -->\n  <h2 style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000; text-align: left;\">Warning signs &#8211; what to watch for before a fire starts<\/h2>\n  <!-- Close Header Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\"><div><p>Most electrical fires don&#8217;t arrive without warning. They give signals. The question is whether anyone pays attention to them.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Staggered Text Block -->\n  <div class=\"ecom-pb-staggered-wrap\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 0px solid #004976; border-bottom: 0px solid #004976; border-left: 4px solid #004976; display:flex; justify-content:flex-start;\">\n  <div class=\"ecom-pb-staggered-box\" style=\"background-color:#cfdbe2; color:#000000; padding:30px; border-radius:0 8px 8px 0; width:85%; box-sizing:border-box;\"><p>Warning signs of loose wiring or other electrical problems include flickering lights, burning smells, discoloured sockets, buzzing sounds and warm plug sockets. None of these is a minor inconvenience to be ignored. Each one points to heat building somewhere it shouldn&#8217;t be.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <!-- Close Staggered Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Staggered Text Block -->\n  <div class=\"ecom-pb-staggered-wrap\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 4px solid #004976; border-bottom: 0px solid #004976; border-left: 0px solid #004976; display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\">\n  <div class=\"ecom-pb-staggered-box\" style=\"background-color:#cfdbe2; color:#000000; padding:30px; border-radius:8px 0 0 8px; width:85%; box-sizing:border-box;\"><p>Brown or black marks around plug sockets or switches are a clear sign of overheating.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <!-- Close Staggered Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Staggered Text Block -->\n  <div class=\"ecom-pb-staggered-wrap\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 0px solid #004976; border-bottom: 0px solid #004976; border-left: 4px solid #004976; display:flex; justify-content:flex-start;\">\n  <div class=\"ecom-pb-staggered-box\" style=\"background-color:#cfdbe2; color:#000000; padding:30px; border-radius:0 8px 8px 0; width:85%; box-sizing:border-box;\"><p>Lights that flicker or dim without obvious cause may indicate faulty wiring or overloaded circuits.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <!-- Close Staggered Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Staggered Text Block -->\n  <div class=\"ecom-pb-staggered-wrap\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 4px solid #004976; border-bottom: 0px solid #004976; border-left: 0px solid #004976; display:flex; justify-content:flex-end;\">\n  <div class=\"ecom-pb-staggered-box\" style=\"background-color:#cfdbe2; color:#000000; padding:30px; border-radius:8px 0 0 8px; width:85%; box-sizing:border-box;\"><p>A persistent acrid smell (often described as burning plastic) near a socket, switch or fuse box means insulation is overheating, pointing to a serious overload or loose wiring fault, and it needs immediate attention.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <!-- Close Staggered Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Staggered Text Block -->\n  <div class=\"ecom-pb-staggered-wrap\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 0px solid #004976; border-bottom: 0px solid #004976; border-left: 4px solid #004976; display:flex; justify-content:flex-start;\">\n  <div class=\"ecom-pb-staggered-box\" style=\"background-color:#cfdbe2; color:#000000; padding:30px; border-radius:0 8px 8px 0; width:85%; box-sizing:border-box;\"><p>If your fuse board trips regularly, that&#8217;s a clear signal your electrics need a professional inspection. A one-off trip can happen. Repeated trips mean something is wrong with the wiring, and resetting the board without finding the cause doesn&#8217;t fix it.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <!-- Close Staggered Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 10px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\"><div><p>Take any of these signs seriously and get a registered electrician to investigate. The cost of a callout is small compared to what an electrical fire costs.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Header Block -->\n  <h2 style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000; text-align: left;\">Electrical fire safety tips at home &#8211; avoiding electrical fires<\/h2>\n  <!-- Close Header Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Header Block -->\n  <h3 style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000; text-align: left;\">Avoiding electrical fires: how to keep safe at home<\/h3>\n  <!-- Close Header Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\"><div><p>Prevention is straightforward. Most electrical fires are avoidable, and most of the steps that prevent them are habits rather than investments.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Content Grid Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #fafafa; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\"><div class=\"content-grid\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px;\"><div style=\"padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #f1f1f1; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 0px solid #004976; border-bottom: 4px solid #004976; border-left: 0px solid #004976\"><p><b>Keep high-powered appliances on their own socket.<\/b> Kettles, microwaves and washing machines draw significant current. Sharing a socket with other devices overloads the circuit. Electrical Safety First&#8217;s socket calculator at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk\/guidance\/safety-around-the-home\/overloading-sockets\/\">electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk<\/a> is a useful reference for checking whether a particular combination of appliances is safe.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #f1f1f1; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 0px solid #004976; border-bottom: 4px solid #004976; border-left: 0px solid #004976\"><p><b>Switch off appliances at the wall when not in use.<\/b> Unless a device is designed to stay on (a fridge, a freezer, a broadband router) switching off and unplugging removes any standby power draw and residual risk. This applies to phone chargers too.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #f1f1f1; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 0px solid #004976; border-bottom: 4px solid #004976; border-left: 0px solid #004976\"><p><b>Unwind cable drum extension leads fully before use.<\/b> A coiled lead in use generates heat that can&#8217;t escape. Always unwind completely before plugging in.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #f1f1f1; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 0px solid #004976; border-bottom: 4px solid #004976; border-left: 0px solid #004976\"><p><b>Register your white goods.<\/b> Manufacturers issue safety recalls when faults come to light, but only registered owners receive direct notification. Registration takes two minutes and could prevent a fire.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #f1f1f1; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 0px solid #004976; border-bottom: 4px solid #004976; border-left: 0px solid #004976\"><p><b>Only charge e-bikes and scooters with the manufacturer&#8217;s approved charger.<\/b> Don&#8217;t charge them overnight, or in hallways and escape routes, and disconnect once charging is complete. Store batteries away from exits and escape routes.<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #f1f1f1; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 0px solid #004976; border-bottom: 4px solid #004976; border-left: 0px solid #004976\"><p><b>Don&#8217;t run the washing machine or tumble dryer unattended.<\/b> Run them when you&#8217;re at home and awake so that any fault is caught early.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Content Grid Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\"><div><p>These are the electrical fire safety tips that make a measurable difference. They cost nothing, take seconds and remove risks that cause thousands of fires a year.<\/p><p><b>Must-knows for electrical device safety<\/b><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- IMAGE 3 - Pexels search: https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/search\/phone%20charger%20plugged%20in\/ (also try: \"charging cable wall socket\", \"laptop charger\"). Look for: phone\/laptop charger plugged into a wall socket. -->\n  <!-- Open Mixed Content Grid Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\">\n  <div class=\"ecom-pb-mcg-grid\" style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px; align-items:stretch;\"><div class=\"ecom-pb-mcg-child\" style=\"padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: left; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-top: 1px solid #004976; border-right: 1px solid #004976; border-bottom: 1px solid #004976; border-left: 1px solid #004976; min-height:300px; box-sizing:border-box;\"><h3>Buying safely and staying updated<\/h3><p>The device is only as safe as the charger, the lead and the socket it&#8217;s connected to. Buying from reputable retailers matters. Cheap chargers bought online may carry no guarantee of meeting UK safety standards, and damaged chargers can pose an electrocution risk if you touch an exposed part when plugging or unplugging.<\/p><p>Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/office-for-product-safety-and-standards\">Office for Product Safety and Standards website<\/a> for current recalls and safety alerts. If a product you own is listed, stop using it immediately, regardless of whether it&#8217;s shown any signs of a problem.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <!-- Close Mixed Content Grid Block -->\n\n  <!-- IMAGE 4 - Pexels search: https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/search\/electrician%20fuse%20box\/ (also try: \"consumer unit\", \"electrician inspecting wiring\"). Look for: electrician testing a fuse board or fixed wiring. -->\n  <!-- Open Mixed Content Grid Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\">\n  <div class=\"ecom-pb-mcg-grid\" style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px; align-items:stretch;\"><div class=\"ecom-pb-mcg-child\" style=\"padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: left; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-top: 1px solid #004976; border-right: 1px solid #004976; border-bottom: 1px solid #004976; border-left: 1px solid #004976; min-height:300px; box-sizing:border-box;\"><h3>Electrical maintenance you shouldn&#8217;t skip<\/h3><p>For homeowners, the key document is an EICR (an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk\/find-a-registered-electrician\/periodic-inspection-and-testing\/\">Electrical Installation Condition Report<\/a>). This is a formal inspection of your fixed wiring, carried out by a registered electrician, that identifies defects and assesses whether your installation is safe. Many older UK homes were not designed to handle modern electrical demand. Today&#8217;s households commonly run high-powered kitchen appliances, home offices, EV chargers and multiple extension leads from wiring that was installed decades ago.<\/p><p>For businesses and landlords, EICRs are a legal requirement at defined intervals. And keeping records of them is essential for both compliance and insurance purposes.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <!-- Close Mixed Content Grid Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Header Block -->\n  <h2 style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000; text-align: left;\">Staying safe with electrical appliances &#8211; electrical fire safety equipment<\/h2>\n  <!-- Close Header Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Header Block -->\n  <h3 style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000; text-align: left;\">What to use on an electrical fire at home<\/h3>\n  <!-- Close Header Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\"><div><p>What do you use on an electrical fire at home or in a commercial premises?<\/p><p>CO2 extinguishers have traditionally been the first choice for fires involving electrical equipment. The gas doesn&#8217;t conduct electricity, and it evaporates completely on discharge, leaving no residue &#8211; making it ideal for sensitive equipment such as computers and servers. The limitation is that CO2 disperses quickly, so if the heat source remains, a fire can re-ignite once the gas has cleared.<\/p><p>Water mist extinguishers have significantly expanded the options available. Any water-based extinguisher that has passed the dielectric test to BS EN 3-7 is suitable for use on live electrical equipment up to 1000V, at a distance of at least one metre. The test applies 35,000 volts to verify that no electrical current travels back through the discharge stream to the user. Because de-ionised water cannot conduct electricity, and because the fine mist nozzle makes pooling almost impossible, these extinguishers are particularly safe for use near live electrical equipment.<\/p><p>Our UltraFire water mist extinguishers are independently tested and certified to this standard. They cover Class A fires (wood, paper, fabric), Class B fires (flammable liquids) and electrical risks &#8211; replacing the traditional water-and-CO2 combination with a single unit. Our eco-foam range is another strong choice for tackling all common fire risks.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Table Block -->\n  <div class=\"table-container table-row-mobile\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\">\n<table class=\"desktop-table\" style=\"--header-bg: #004976; --header-text: #ffffff;\">\n<thead><tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff;\">Extinguisher type<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff;\">Safe on live electrical equipment?<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff;\">Leaves residue?<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff;\">Best for<\/th>\n<\/tr><\/thead><tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>CO2<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Server rooms, sensitive equipment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Water mist (di-electrically tested to BS EN 3-7)<\/td>\n<td>Yes (up to 1000V at 1m)<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Offices, homes, mixed-risk environments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eco-foam (certified for electrical use)<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Minimal<\/td>\n<td>Mixed risks including Class F<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Dry powder<\/td>\n<td>Yes (not recommended for indoor use)<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>High-risk industrial, outdoor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Standard water or foam (without di-electric certification)<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Class A fires only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"mobile-rows\">\n<div class=\"row-card\">\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Extinguisher type<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">CO2<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Safe on live electrical equipment?<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">Yes<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Leaves residue?<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">No<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Best for<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">Server rooms, sensitive equipment<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-card\">\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Extinguisher type<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">Water mist (di-electrically tested to BS EN 3-7)<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Safe on live electrical equipment?<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">Yes (up to 1000V at 1m)<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Leaves residue?<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">No<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Best for<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">Offices, homes, mixed-risk environments<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-card\">\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Extinguisher type<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">Eco-foam (certified for electrical use)<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Safe on live electrical equipment?<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">Yes<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Leaves residue?<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">Minimal<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Best for<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">Mixed risks including Class F<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-card\">\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Extinguisher type<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">Dry powder<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Safe on live electrical equipment?<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">Yes (not recommended for indoor use)<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Leaves residue?<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">Yes<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Best for<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">High-risk industrial, outdoor<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-card\">\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Extinguisher type<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">Standard water or foam (without di-electric certification)<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Safe on live electrical equipment?<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">No<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Leaves residue?<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">Yes<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"row-item\"><div class=\"row-label\">Best for<\/div><div class=\"row-value\">Class A fires only<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Table Block -->\n\n  <!-- IMAGE 5 - Pexels search: https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/search\/fire%20extinguisher\/ (also try: \"red fire extinguisher wall mounted\"). Look for: a red fire extinguisher, ideally in an office\/home setting. -->\n  <!-- Open Mixed Content Grid Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\">\n  <div class=\"ecom-pb-mcg-grid\" style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:20px; align-items:stretch;\"><div class=\"ecom-pb-mcg-child\" style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: left; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-right: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-left: 1px solid #e0e0e0; flex:1; min-height:300px; overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/images\/befw6wm_p50-6ltr-water-mist-fire-extinguisher_on-stand-before-door-way\/530x530.jpg?_20260702093831\" alt=\"P50 water mist fire extinguisher on a stand by a doorway\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;flex:1;\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ecom-pb-mcg-child\" style=\"padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: left; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-top: 1px solid #004976; border-right: 1px solid #004976; border-bottom: 1px solid #004976; border-left: 1px solid #004976; min-height:300px; box-sizing:border-box;\"><h3>The P50 service-free option<\/h3><p>If ongoing servicing callouts are a concern (particularly for landlords or smaller businesses managing multiple sites) our P50 service-free extinguishers are worth knowing about. They need no engineer visit for ten years. An annual visual check by your own team is all that&#8217;s required, with no compromise on certification or performance.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <!-- Close Mixed Content Grid Block -->\n\n  <!-- IMAGE 6 - Pexels search: https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/search\/smoke%20alarm\/ (also try: \"smoke detector ceiling\", \"heat alarm kitchen\"). Look for: a ceiling-mounted smoke alarm. -->\n  <!-- Open Mixed Content Grid Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\">\n  <div class=\"ecom-pb-mcg-grid\" style=\"display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:20px; align-items:stretch;\"><div class=\"ecom-pb-mcg-child\" style=\"padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 8px; text-align: left; background-color: #f9f9f9; border-top: 1px solid #004976; border-right: 1px solid #004976; border-bottom: 1px solid #004976; border-left: 1px solid #004976; min-height:300px; box-sizing:border-box;\"><h3>Smoke alarms and heat alarms<\/h3><p>Smoke alarms provide the earliest possible warning if electrical overheating or faults begin producing smoke. A working alarm on every floor is the minimum for any home. In kitchens, where cooking fumes can trigger nuisance alarms from standard smoke alarms, a heat alarm is a better option.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <!-- Close Mixed Content Grid Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Header Block -->\n  <h2 style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000; text-align: left;\">What to do in case of an electrical fire<\/h2>\n  <!-- Close Header Block -->\n\n  <!-- IMAGE 7 - Pexels search: https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/search\/using%20fire%20extinguisher\/ (also try: \"firefighter training extinguisher\", \"fire safety training\"). 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Switch off at the wall or isolate at the fuse box. This removes the live electrical risk and, in many cases, stops the fire immediately.<\/p><p>If you have a suitable extinguisher to hand, stand at least one metre from the equipment, aim at the base of the flames and discharge in controlled bursts. CO2 and di-electrically tested water mist extinguishers are both appropriate for this.<\/p><p>If the fire is spreading or you&#8217;re in any doubt about your safety: get out, close doors behind you, and call 999. Property can be replaced. Don&#8217;t go back in for belongings and don&#8217;t attempt to tackle a fire that has already grown beyond its starting point.<\/p><p>In the workplace, your fire action plan should clearly cover what to do in case of an electrical fire, including who is responsible for isolating equipment. If it doesn&#8217;t, or if it hasn&#8217;t been reviewed recently, a professional fire risk assessment will identify the gaps.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n  <!-- Close Mixed Content Grid Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Header Block -->\n  <h2 style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000; text-align: left;\">Electrical fire prevention &#8211; your practical checklist<\/h2>\n  <!-- Close Header Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\"><div><p>Electrical fire prevention comes down to consistent habits and the right equipment. This checklist covers both.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Content Grid Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #fafafa; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\"><div class=\"content-grid\" style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px;\"><div style=\"padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #f1f1f1; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 0px solid #004976; border-bottom: 4px solid #004976; border-left: 0px solid #004976\"><p><b>At home:<\/b><\/p><ul><li>Test smoke alarms monthly<\/li><li>Check sockets for scorch marks regularly<\/li><li>Switch appliances off at the wall when not in use (unless designed to stay on)<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t overload sockets or extension leads<\/li><li>Only use manufacturer-approved chargers for lithium-ion devices<\/li><li>Run washing machines and tumble dryers when you&#8217;re in and awake<\/li><li>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/hfsc\/\">Home Fire Safety Check<\/a> tool to get your own personalised action plan with tips on electrical safety<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 20px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #f1f1f1; border-top: 0px solid #004976; border-right: 0px solid #004976; border-bottom: 4px solid #004976; border-left: 0px solid #004976\"><p><b>In the workplace:<\/b><\/p><ul><li>Keep PAT testing records up to date<\/li><li>Educate staff on how to spot electrical safety issues and potentially dangerous lithium-ion batteries<\/li><li>Schedule EICRs at the appropriate intervals<\/li><li>Ensure extinguishers are serviced annually &#8211; or switch to P50 service-free units<\/li><li>Review your fire risk assessment at least annually, or after any significant change to the premises<\/li><li>Make sure all staff know where extinguishers are and which type to use<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Content Grid Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 10px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; background-color: #004976; color: #ffffff; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\"><div><p>For any premises, the right fire extinguisher for electrical equipment should be clearly mounted, accessible and in date. If you&#8217;d like help working out the right combination for your setting, our team is ready to advise. Browse our full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/category\/fire-extinguishers-for-electrical-equipment\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">fire extinguishers for electrical equipment<\/a> range, or call us on 0800 612 6537.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <!-- Close Rich Text Block -->\n\n  <!-- Open Rich Text Block -->\n  <div style=\"padding: 0px; margin: 10px 0; border-radius: 0px; text-align: left; border-top: 0px solid #000000; border-right: 0px solid #000000; border-bottom: 0px solid #000000; border-left: 0px solid #000000\"><div><p><b>Disclaimer<\/b><\/p><p><i>This guide is for general information only. It does not constitute legal, technical or professional fire safety advice. While we have taken care to ensure accuracy at the time of writing, fire safety regulations and product standards are subject to change. 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