A workshop is divided into two zones. Zone A (120 m²) stores flammable liquids (fire class B). Zone B (80 m²) contains electrical equipment (fire class C). Regulations require a minimum extinguishing capacity of 0.1 L per m² for class B and 0.05 L per m² for class C. Available extinguishers are:

- Type 1 (class B) - 6 L capacity,
- Type 2 (class C) - 4 L capacity.

Determine the minimum number of each type of extinguisher that must be provided to satisfy the regulations for both zones.

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A workshop is divided into two zones. Zone A (120 m²) stores flammable liquids (fire class B). Zone B (80 m²) contains electrical equipment (fire class C). Regulations require a minimum extinguishing capacity of 0.1 L per m² for class B and 0.05 L per m² for class C. Available extinguishers are:

- Type 1 (class B) - 6 L capacity,
- Type 2 (class C) - 4 L capacity.

Determine the minimum number of each type of extinguisher that must be provided to satisfy the regulations for both zones.

Accepted Answer

2 Type 1 extinguishers and 1 Type 2 extinguisher

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