Simply ensuring you have the correct fire extinguishers in a property is not enough. If you are the responsible person, including the owner or building manager, you must ensure they will work effectively if someone needs to use them. The best way to do this is servicing. We can help if you want to arrange fire extinguisher service & supply in Stockton. Our competent team understand the regulations and responsibilities.
Basic servicing
It is important to be aware of the fact that regular services are a legal requirement for fire extinguishers in various properties. The best thing to do if you are unsure of how frequently you need to get a service is to look at BS 5306-3.
The most important thing to note is every type of fire extinguisher requires an annual service. So, whether you have water, powder, gas (carbon dioxide or halon), or clean agent extinguishers, they need at least basic servicing every single year.
The basic annual fire extinguisher services are vital for ensuring they are safe, reliable, and fit for purpose. You want to avoid any chance they may malfunction if there is a fire. During the service, there will be a physical examination to ensure there are no issues like corrosion or blockages. Crucially, the inspector will check that there has been no tampering and the safety pin is in acceptable condition.
Extended servicing
As well as the basic annual services, some types of extinguishers require more in depth inspections periodically. You can rely on us if you ever need fire extinguisher service & supply in Stockton.
The extended servicing is necessary for water and powder extinguishers. It accounts for the fact there is a higher risk of issues like corrosion and blockages over time with them. The service involves fully discharging them to insect inside. Typically, you need this kind of service every five years. However, if you have a powder-primary sealed extinguisher, the interval is every 10 years.
Overhaul
Finally, some extinguishers need an even bigger service every 10 years to overhaul them. It is necessary for carbon dioxide, halon, and clean agent models. The issue here is they are high pressure. As a result, over time they can de-pressurise and won’t function as intended.
Service exchange
One thing to note here is extended servicing and overhauls aren’t generally done on-site. Instead, most providers will offer a service-exchange to remove the old extinguisher and replace it. It is more effective and avoids potentially dangerous situations such as the release of chemicals that can harm the environment.
Ask us about fire extinguisher service & supply in Stockton
ABC Fire Safety & Security understands the requirements of BS 5306-3 and can help clients ensure they comply with the standards. With our help extinguishers will be safe to use, reliable, and effective. We’ll service them carefully and provide a report of the work, including the condition and our recommendations. We’ll also ensure you have a record of the date of the service and when the next one will be due.
So, if you want to arrange reliable fire extinguisher service & supply in Stockton, contact us. We work with all kinds of clients and always offer the highest standards.
