Fire extinguishers need to work straight away when needed, so it is vital they are regularly checked and serviced. Fire extinguishers are pressurised vessels that can burst when corroded or damaged and have been known to cause serious injury and even death.

The Regulatory Fire Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005 states that fire fighting equipment “must be subject to a suitable system of maintenance and are maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.”

At Hartson Fire we have a proven track record in delivering regular servicing and maintenance of our customers’ fire extinguishers. Our servicing costs include all replacement parts, additional work and replacement fire extinguishers. Our engineers are employed directly by us and don’t work on commission.

Through state-of-the art software, we have in place alerts which advise us when customers’ equipment is due to be serviced or replaces.

Fire extinguishers maintenance intervals

The table below shows the recommended intervals for maintenance of fire extinguishers. It may be necessary to carry out a basic service more than once in a 12 month period if the monthly visual inspection identifies any damage or drop in pressure.

 

Type

Basic Service

Extended Service

Water

Annual

Every 5 years

Foam

Annual

Every 5 years

Powder

Annual

Every 5 years

Wet Chemical

Annual

Every 5 years

C02

Annual

Replace Every 10 years

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