Fire Extinguisher Servicing & Maintenance
If a fire breaks out fire extinguishers are often turned to as the first line of defence, they can be effectively used to prevent a fire from spreading and save many lives each year.
Having the correct type and right number of fire extinguishers is important to keep your premises and its inhabitants safe. You will require specific extinguishers according to the environment you are in and the substances and materials that are present on site. The 5 main types of fire extinguisher are
- Water
- Foam
- CO2
- Wet Chemical
- Dry Powder
All of these different types work in slightly different ways. It may be that some, or all of these are needed for your premises, and you could fail to meet current regulations if you are found to not have the correct extinguishers for your establishment.
It is important to remember that having the right extinguishers is the first step. Going forward it is essential that your extinguishers are checked and maintained so that they are fit for purpose when you need them.
It is also important to ensure that there are people on site with the knowledge and skills to use them safely and effectively. The appropriate training, regularly updated and revisited should be put in place to achieve this.
At Fire and Electrical Safety, we are with you throughout your fire extinguisher journey. We are experts in fire safety and work throughout the UK from our base in Milton Keynes. We will start by visiting your premises and understanding your needs before supplying the appropriate extinguishers for your setting. It can be dangerous to use the wrong type of extinguisher and there is no one extinguisher that is suitable for all types of fire.
Whether you need a full range of extinguishers or just one or two we can help. It may be that you already have extinguishers but have extended your premises or changed the items kept on site, so need to review and potentially add to the extinguishers already present. In addition to the extinguishers themselves we can also provide the necessary stands and signage to ensure that your extinguishers are stored safely and easy to find and identify.
Regular servicing and maintenance are vital to ensure that your extinguishers will work as they should. We can carry out one off visits for this purpose, even if your extinguishers weren’t supplied by us. We also offer regular maintenance on an ongoing basis to ensure that your extinguishers are properly maintained at all times.
Please contact us to discuss your requirements. We would be happy to give you the benefit of our expertise and experience to help and advise you on your fire extinguisher requirements.