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Frequently Asked Questions

Q) Why do I need extinguishers?

It is a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform order 2005 for ALL employers to ensure adequate provision of fire safety measures within the workplace, regardless of the business size.

Employers are required by legislation to carry out a fire risk assessment. Where 5 or more staff are employed these findings must be formally recorded. Also many business insurance policies require the provision of fire extinguishers. HMO's also require fire extinguishers to be implemented.

Q) What if I rent my premises?

Often a contentious area, it is the business owners responsibility to ensure adequate cover and NOT the landlord.

However, as all extinguishers I supply are owned outright by you, if you should move premises you can take the extinguishers with you and have them re-installed by me through a basic commissioning service.

Q) Do they need servicing?

Yes, it is a legal requirement to have all extinguishers serviced annually by a technically competent person to BS5306 standard.

It is also a legal requirement for all businesses to appoint a responsible person and for that person to undertake visual checks of all equipment monthly. This is to ensure that any damage, tampering or faults are addressed quickly and equipment stays in compliance.

Q) What is the life of an extinguisher?

Water, Foam and Powder extinguishers require and extended service every 5 years, with CO2 extinguishers every 10 years.

The costs incurred in pressure testing, refilling and returning your existing extinguishers makes it more cost effective to replace them with new at this point.

For high volume industrial users of water and foam extinguishers, I am happy to get them refilled as long as this doesn’t compromise your facilities compliance.

Q) What if I buy extinguishers elsewhere such as e bay or an online supplier?

All extinguishers, regardless who supplies them must have a commissioning service at your premises. It is ILLEGAL to pre-commision extinguishers before they are supplied.

Alot of companies will only commission extinguishers that they supply, however as an independent technician I am happy to undertake commissioning services on any extinguishers you buy as long as they meet British Standards.

Q) What if my premises has sprinklers fitted?

Sprinkler systems are an important part of the fire safety measures of any building, however fire extinguishers are still required whether sprinkler systems are fitted or not.

Q) What extinguishers do I need to have at my premises?

They only way to ensure correct supply and positioning is to arrange for a site survey. These are free of charge within 15 miles of Swansea. All other areas are covered by a small attendance fee of 50p/mile.

Q) Do I need to be trained in the usage of fire extinguishers?

All employers must provide suitable training on fire extinguisher equipment and usage.

I offer a basic extinguisher handling course that takes approx 1/2 hour with prices from as little as £45 per session (up to 12 people)

Q) Do you supply extinguishers for boats or caravans?

Yes, I am happy to supply extinguishers for static/touring caravans as well as MED ship's wheel certified extinguishers for boats

Q) Do homes need to be protected?

There is no legislation surrounding the home, unless it's used as a holiday let, however our most valuable asset should clearly be protected.

Smoke detectors should be fitted to provide early warning, a fire blanket in the kitchen is a good idea and a small extinguisher would provide most homes with effective means to aid evacuation.

An escape plan would be a valuable asset for clear precise actions especially in homes with young children.

I would also recommend an extinguisher if your home has a wood burning stove installed.









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