Halon 1211 (BCF) extinguishers (denoted by green colour coding) have been banned from general use as mentioned in the EC Directive E3093/94 (except for the armed services, police and aircraft) since December 2003 due to their ozone depleting properties. The engineers can advise on the disposal of Halon fire extinguishers, and supply a new, more suitable fire extinguisher.
A well maintained fire extinguisher is expected to last 10 years. The professionals offer a supply and maintenance service, and can advise you on purchasing a replacement, or servicing your current one to extend its lifespan.
The British Standard 5306-8:2000: Selection and Installation of Portable Fire Extinguishers will tell you how many fire extinguishers will be required for your business buildings. The team can also advise you on this.
In accordance with British Standard 5306 which is legally binding, fire extinguisher servicing must be carried out on an annual basis. A fire extinguisher service from the team ensures that your business fulfils its legal and insurer requirements, and gives you confidence about your safety.
The team offer a a number of services for businesses, including providing all sorts of fire extinguishers. Whether you want one foam fire extinguisher or several dry powder fire extinguishers, they can help you.
There are 5 fire class ratings, which describe the nature of a fire. It is important to be aware of these classes, and the kinds of fires which could happen at your workplace. This will help you to tackle the fire effectively.
The classes are Class A, which covers organic material like wood, paper, and cotton. Class B refers to a flammable liquid fire, whilst Class C is a flammable gas fire. Metal fires come under Class D, whilst Class F covers cooking oil and fat fire.
Various fire extinguishers are useful against different kinds of fires. Water fire extinguishers are effective against Class A fires and are often used in warehouses, offices, shops and schools to name but a few examples. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are effective against Class B fires and electrical fires. The white cloud of CO2 sprayed over the fire will deprive it of oxygen.
A foam extinguisher is suitable for Class A and Class B type fires. From paper to paint and oil, foam fire extinguishers are appropriate for a number of environments.
A powder fire extinguisher can handle Class A, B and C fires, and they come in a variety of different capacities. Finally a wet chemical fire extinguisher is designed to handle oil and fat fires which can be a common occurrence at takeaways, restaurants and university halls. A spray of wet chemicals is applied to the oil of fat fire, which seals and cools the fire at the same time.
Before a fire extinguisher is installed at a designated location, fire extinguisher commissioning must be done by a component engineer. This is to ensure that the fire extinguisher was not damaged during transit and is fit for its intended purpose.
Fire extinguishers are an important tool in fighting fires. With so many varieties available on the market its crucial that you have the correct fire extinguishers for your commercial buildings, in full working condition at all times.
Failure to install and service correct fire extinguishers can result in large fines and legal action from third parties and employees. Your insurer could also refuse compensation payments resulting from the preventable fire and smoke damage towards your fixed assets.
When you invest huge amounts of time and money into your business, you will want to make sure that your investment is protected. Legally compliant fire extinguishers will provide complete peace of mind that this is the case. When replacement fire extinguishers are needed, you can be assured of a prompt call-out response rate.
Only a high quality fire extinguisher and fire fighting equipment are acquired, installed, commission and maintained by the team at an economical price.
Obtain an estimate regarding fire extinguishers with the enquiry form provided on this page. The team are proud of the service being provided and they shall speedily respond to your initial enquiry by phone or email during working hours.
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Lindahi I have 3 flats that I rent out. my insurance requires a small class f bs7937 extinguisher and a fire blanket in each property. presumably these would need to be commissioned?? please could you advise on costs and what is needed to get them compliant. I have not had extinguishers in these flats before thanks
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Sallyhi,want a quote for servicing of our current holdings of x fire extinguishers and blankets
Davidhi, we are opening a soft play cafe and need someone to come in and check the fire extinguishers we currently have (three) and also go into any other fire safety measures we potentially need and also if your company will do the first safety checks we would need each year. thanks
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