The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO) regulations stipulate that all employers must provide a working means of fighting a fire at their business premises (usually in the form of a portable fire extinguisher). The BS 5306-3:2000 standard states that these extinguishers should be regularly maintained by a competent person at least once a year.

• Regular Servicing: portable fire extinguishers should be serviced at least once a year; regular servicing is also crucial in premises where high-risk processes are carried out. The date and the results of the service have to be recorded on a label on the extinguisher itself as well as on a separate written report that should be kept in a safe and accessible place on the business premises.
• Types of service: there are three levels of service that can be carried out:  

• Defect: if any problems or defects are identified during the service, the extinguisher will be considered 'unsafe for use', marked 'condemned', made safe and should be immediately removed from service.
• Checking Equipment: regular visual checks of portable fire extinguishers should also be carried out in between servicing to ensure all equipment is in full working order.

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