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- Any fire extinguisher must be commissioned by a qualified extinguisher engineer, who carries out the appropriate safety checks and inspections so that an extinguisher is approved for use.
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In the UK, the foundation of fire safety, including extinguisher testing, is laid out by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This legislation mandates a ‘responsible person’ to ensure fire safety measures are in place and maintained, encompassing regular fire extinguisher inspections.
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We are often asked ‘How many fire extinguishers are required in a business premises?’ UK fire extinguisher standards recommend that you should have a minimum of two‘Class A’ extinguishers on every storey of the building. Class A fire extinguishers are those which put out wood or paper fires, also known as ‘carbinaceous’ fires. Class A fire extingui...
Depending on the equipment in your business premises, you are likely to need other types of fire extinguisher. The most common of these are CO2 extinguisherswhich are used to fight electrical fires. UK fire extinguisher regulations specify: – All premises with electrical equipment must have at least 2kg CO2 extinguishers – Where there is 415 volt r...
The ‘standard pair’ water-based and CO2 fire extinguishers are usually located by exits and fire alarm call-points. Exceptions to the rule:if your building has a lot more exits or fire alarm call-points than the number of extinguishers you need, then the 30 metre rule below dictates where they should go. The 30 metre rule comes from current UK Brit...
To comply with fire extinguisher regulations, extinguishers should be either fixed to the wall, or attached to a stand. This is to discourage people from moving them around, for example, using them to prop doors open. All extinguishers should also be clearly signposted with fire extinguisher ID signs fixed to the stand or the wall. Extinguisher ID ...
You can, of course, buy fire extinguishers yourself online. Just be sure that they are the right type and size for your premises and that you know where to locate them. Fire extinguishers must be commissioned on-site by a competent person. This generally means someone who has passed the BAFE fire extinguisher exam or has an equivalent qualification...
‘Commissioning’ means that your fire extinguishers have been thoroughly checked and approved as good for use. Fire extinguishers are not compliant with UK fire extinguisher legislation until they have been commissioned, even if you have the right types and sizes of extinguisher in the right locations. Examples of things checked during commissioning...
As per the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the BS 5306 (see BS 5306 summary here ), regular fire extinguisher testing, servicing and maintenance are mandatory requirements for ensuring fire safety at work.
Any fire extinguisher must be commissioned by a qualified extinguisher engineer, who carries out the appropriate safety checks and inspections so that an extinguisher is approved for use. UK fire extinguisher regulations state that extinguishers are not compliant with legislation until they have been commissioned.
For your peace of mind and supply chain quality, we are fully accredited under the stringent standards of BAFE (British Approvals For Fire Equipment), the independent third parties registration body for fire extinguisher technicians and service providers.
The BAFE SP101 Scheme sets out the required competency criteria for portable fire extinguisher organisations and their employed fire extinguisher technicians. This includes following relevant British Standards for fire extinguisher works provided.
According to the RRO, businesses are required to carry out regular fire safety risk assessments, implement and maintain a fire management plan, and ensure that appropriate firefighting equipment, including portable fire extinguishers, is provided where there’s a fire risk. Fire Extinguisher Regulations in the UK.