Fire buckets typically follow the IS: 2546-1974 standard, featuring a 9-10 litre capacity, galvanized mild steel construction, and a conical/dished bottom to facilitate dumping sand or water. Key specs include a minimum 1 mm thick body, red exterior with "FIRE" painted in white, and a white interior. These are crucial for handling, with specialized
fire fighting accessories such as
stands available for storage.
Key Technical Specifications.
- Capacity: Typically 9 litres (often 8 to 10-litre capacity range is standard).
- Material: Galvanized Mild Steel (G.I.) to prevent corrosion.
- Thickness:
Minimum 1 mm for both the body and the bottom.
- Shape: Round, often with a dished or hemispherical bottom for stability and ease of pouring.
- Handle: Top handle made of mild steel rod (approx. 10 mm diameter).
- Finish/Color:
- Outside: Painted Fire Red (conforming to shade No. 536 of IS:5).
- Inside: Painted White.
- Marking: "FIRE" painted or stenciled in white.
- Construction: The body is formed in two halves joined by butt welding, with a reinforced, beaded top rim.
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- Application: Ideal for Class A fires (wood, paper) using sand or water.
- Durability: Heavy-duty construction, often 18 to 20 SWG.
- Mounting: Often supplied in sets of 2 or 4 on a dedicated fire bucket stand.
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These buckets are widely used in petrol pumps, workshops, and industrial settings for immediate, manual fire extinguishing