Why service fire extinguishers?
It is a legal requirement to get your fire extinguishers serviced every 12 months in accordance with BS 5306-3. This is classed as a basic service and should ideally be carried out by a 3rd party accredited engineer.
Fire Protect Services is one of the leading providers of fire extinguisher servicing in the West Midlands and surrounding areas.
All our fire extinguisher servicing is carried out by qualified FPA/BAFE certified engineers in accordance with BS5306. We have a vast experience in the sector.
What we offer
It is a legal requirement to get your fire extinguishers serviced every 12 months in accordance with BS 5306-3. This is classed as a basic service and should ideally be carried out by a 3rd party accredited engineer.
Fire Protect Services is one of the leading providers of fire extinguisher servicing in the West Midlands and surrounding areas.
All our fire extinguisher servicing is carried out by qualified FPA/BAFE certified engineers in accordance with BS5306. We have a vast experience in the sector.
What does a fire extinguisher service consist of:
Extended Service
Extended servicing should be carried out every 5 years for foam, water, powder and wet chemical extinguishers.
As with the basic service, this should ideally be carried out by qualified certified engineer in accordance with current regulations.
Our extended service covers an in-depth look at all aspects of the extinguisher and any consumable parts are replaced as necessary. We then carry out a discharge test, focusing on pattern, distance, and duration to ensure it meets required standards.
The extinguisher valves are checked and replaced if necessary. The valve lining is inspected to ensure its intact and corrosion free. We replace the head cap O ring and reseat the head cap assembly whilst checking for any loss of pressure. Finally we refill and repressurise the extinguisher whilst checking for any leaks.
The regulations for CO2 extinguishers are slightly different due to higher pressure.
They will require extended servicing every 10 years.