Fire extinguishers in London
The right extinguishers, in the right places, kept in date. Serviced to BS 5306.
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The right extinguisher, in the right place
Supply, commissioning and annual servicing to BS 5306, so what is on the wall matches the risk in the room.
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Matched to the risk
Water, foam, CO2, powder and wet chemical, specified for what is actually in the building.
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Annual service to BS 5306
Serviced and labelled every year, with extended service and replacement scheduled when they fall due.
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Positioned and signed
Mounted at the right height on escape routes, with signage so they can be found under pressure.
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Staff know how to use them
Basic extinguisher training available so someone on site is confident to act.
What extinguishers does my building need?
The correct provision depends on the fire risks in each area, not a one-size box-ticking exercise. We stock the four common types and match them to the hazards during the survey:
| Type | Suited to |
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| Water | Ordinary combustibles: paper, wood, textiles |
| Foam | Combustibles and flammable liquids |
| CO2 | Electrical equipment and flammable liquids |
| Powder | Broad-spectrum risks, plant rooms, vehicles |
Direct answer: the right extinguisher depends on what could burn. Water and foam for ordinary combustibles, CO2 for electrical risks, powder as a broad-spectrum option. BS 5306-8 guides how many you need and where they go.
What we provide
- Survey and specification to BS 5306-8: the correct type, number and placement for your premises.
- Supply and installation of new extinguishers, with wall brackets, stands and signage.
- Annual servicing to BS 5306-3, with extended service or overhaul at the correct intervals.
- Certification and labelling, so every unit shows its service date and status.
How often do they need servicing?
Every extinguisher needs an annual basic service by a competent person, with extended servicing at longer intervals depending on type, all set out in BS 5306-3. Your own staff should also carry out a quick monthly visual check. We handle the professional servicing, replace anything that fails, and keep your records straight. All our services support compliance with insurance policies.
The longer intervals are worth knowing before somebody quotes you: five years for water, foam and powder, which means an extended service where the unit is discharged, examined inside and refilled, and ten years for CO2, which is an overhaul including a pressure test of the cylinder. An extended service is maintenance, not replacement, and a five-year-old extinguisher has not expired. Our guide to how often fire extinguishers must be serviced explains all four service types and what each one covers.
What extinguisher servicing costs
Servicing is priced per extinguisher, with the first few covered by the visit charge. Count the units on site and you have your figure.
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The annual basic service to BS 5306-3, on site.
extinguishers
What moves a fire safety price, and where the money actually goes
Extinguishers that match the risk in the room
Both jobs get called the same thing on the invoice. This is what actually differs.
- Specification Water, foam, CO2, powder or wet chemical, chosen for the actual risk BS 5306 Whatever was on the van, mounted near the door
- Positioning Mounted at the right height on escape routes and signed Signed Left on the floor behind a filing cabinet
- Servicing Annual service to BS 5306-3, with extended service scheduled when due Annual A sticker changed without the unit being opened
- Staff Basic extinguisher training so someone is confident to act Training available Nobody on site has ever handled one
How it works
Four steps, the price agreed in writing before anyone starts, and one accredited team from survey to certificate.
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Free survey
We count what you have, check its condition and identify what the risk actually calls for.
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Written quote
Units, positions, signage and price, in writing, with no obligation.
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Supply and commission
Delivered, mounted, commissioned and labelled to BS 5306.
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Annual servicing
Booked in each year with a certificate, so nothing quietly goes out of date.
Fire extinguishers: your questions answered
How often do fire extinguishers need servicing?
Fire extinguishers need a basic service by a competent person every year, with an extended service or overhaul at longer intervals depending on the type, as set out in BS 5306-3. On top of the annual service, someone on site should give them a quick visual check monthly. We service, certificate and label every unit.
What types of fire extinguisher do I need?
It depends on the fire risks in each area. Water and foam suit ordinary combustibles like paper and textiles, CO2 suits electrical risks and flammable liquids, and powder is a broad-spectrum option often used in plant rooms and vehicles. We stock water, foam, CO2 and powder, and advise on the right mix during the survey.
How many extinguishers does my premises need, and where?
BS 5306-8 guides the type, number and placement based on the size and use of the building and the risks present. Extinguishers should be sited on escape routes near exits and specific hazards. Our survey works out the correct provision so you are neither under-equipped nor paying for units you do not need.
Do you supply new extinguishers as well as service them?
Yes. We supply, install, service and certificate extinguishers, and we replace units that have been used, are out of date, or have failed inspection. Installation and servicing follow BS 5306-3 and BS 5306-8.
Services that go with extinguishers
Fire risk assessment
The legal starting point under the Fire Safety Order 2005, by a team that can also fix what it finds.
Fire risk assessment
Emergency lighting
Installation, testing and certification to BS 5266-1 so escape routes stay lit when the power fails.
Emergency lighting
Fire doors, signage & training
Fire door verification, fire safety signage and staff training so your whole building stays compliant.
Fire doors & trainingWhere this comes from
- BS 5266-1, emergency lighting code of practiceBSI
- BS 5306-3, commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishersBSI
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005legislation.gov.uk
We name the standard rather than quoting it. British Standards are copyright of BSI and have to be bought from them; the links above are to the publisher so you can check any figure on this page against the source.
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