Fire Extinguishers
Fire Extinguisher testing & Servicing
The installation and maintenance of fire fighting equipment will be conducted by BAFE trained and certified engineers following British Standard 5306 pt 3:2009 – ‘Commissioning and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers’.
Our servicing Process
We will assess the fire risks in your premises and then site nearby the most appropriate fire extinguisher.
We supply a full range of Fire Extinguishers, Commission, Test and Service them.
We can assist whether you require emergency repairs or testing or if you would like us to regularly undertake routine servicing and maintenance to ensure your fire extinguishers are in good working order.
Our Servicing includes
- All-Inclusive Fixed Price Servicing.
- We provide industry-leading, top quality, branded Fire Extinguishers.
- For customers requiring ongoing servicing and maintenance, we will lock down the cost for three years!
- We will also train your staff on how to use fire extinguishers.
- Fire extinguisher hires for your event or festival.
- Free, no-obligation survey and quotation. How many and what type of fire extinguishers do you need?
Fire Extinguisher certificate of inspection & servicing
Once all work’s completed, you will be issued a certificate of inspection and servicing, which will prove your compliance with safety legislation and regulations.
If you buy your fire extinguishers to be legally compliant and keep your insurance valid. In that case, they’re required to be installed by a professionally qualified extinguisher technician, and that appropriate certification is obtained.vv
Service Appointments
Firewise will contact your company before a service visit for an appointment, and this would continue on an annual ‘rolling’ basis with no cancellation period. Our prices include all basic spare parts, e.g. tags, washers and pins.
How often should fire extinguishers be tested?
If you are responsible for fire safety within your business, you need to make sure Fire Extinguisher Servicing is carried out annually to meet current fire safety regulations.
A detailed visual inspection should be carried out monthly, where the location, condition, tamper seals and pressure gauges for every extinguisher should be checked and documented.
Suppose your monthly visual inspection identifies any damage or a pressure drop. In that case, we advise you to book a Fire Extinguisher Service to make sure your extinguishers are in full working order in the event of a fire.
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
Fire extinguisher maintenance is carried out annually:
It involves comprehensive checks for damage, corrosion and partial or complete discharge.
Reference is made at all times to the manufacturers’ specific instructions and recommendations on servicing and recharging.
Once the service is complete, the fire extinguisher is labelled and tagged to specify performed service (i.e. inspection, test, refill or recharge).
Do I need to Service my Fire Extinguishers?
The Fire Scotland Act 2005 firmly places responsibility for Extinguisher servicing with the owner/employer within all commercial premises.
All fire extinguishers fitted in commercial, industrial, residential and public buildings require regular tests and inspections.
British Standard Code of Practice BS5306-3:2009 recommends for safety that your fire extinguishers are serviced at least once a year by qualified technicians.
Firewise (Scotland) can provide these services to ensure your workplace is safe at a cost-effective price.
Once we carry out a free survey and know the site-specific requirements, we will install the correct equipment. The extinguishers will be commissioned/serviced, and a compliant certificate will be issued to you.
All relevant records will be kept, and we will contact you when the next annual service is due.
