Fire extinguishers are a crucial part of fire safety plans, capable of saving lives and property by putting out small fires or suppressing them until the fire department arrives. This is why fire extinguishers are a legal requirement in nearly all UK workplaces and commercial premises. Whether you manage a commercial, industrial or domestic property, proper fire extinguisher maintenance helps maximise safety and ensures you uphold your legal obligations, where relevant.
For reliable fire safety solutions in Newton Abbot, Exeter and across Devon, Cornwall and Somerset, call the fire and security specialists at Protego Fire and Security. We can help you find the most effective installations and servicing schedules for your requirements, covering fire extinguishers, fire alarms and security systems.
We service fire extinguishers in line with BS 5306, which indicates intervals for basic services, extended services and overhauls, and standards of maintenance. All types of fire extinguishers should undergo a basic service every 12 months and an overhaul (hydraulic test) every 10 years. An extended service (test discharge) should be completed every 5 or10 years, depending on the type of fire extinguisher.
Fire extinguisher servicing from Protego Fire and Security includes:
As fire and security specialists, we help landlords and duty holders comply with current legislation by advising on correct fire extinguisher selection and placement. We provide all of the following:
Fire extinguishers are classified according to the type of fire they are designed to tackle, ensuring the correct agent is used for maximum effectiveness and safety. Our fire extinguisher maintenance, installation and replacement services cover units for all fire classifications. In the UK, the main classes include:
Class A fires involve solid combustible materials, including wood, paper and textiles. Class A fires are combated effectively with water or foam fire extinguishers.
Class B fires involve flammable liquids, including petrol, diesel, paints, oils and alcohol. A foam fire extinguisher is recommended for Class B fires.
These fires are caused by flammable or combustible gases, such as methane, propane or natural gas. A powder fire extinguisher is recommended for Class C fires. These are more suitable for large workshops or forecourts.
Class D fires result from flammable metals like magnesium. Our team in Newton Abbot, Exeter and the surrounding areas supplies specialist dry powder extinguishers for these fires.
Class F fires typically occur when oils are heated to high temperatures, such as in a deep-fat fryer. A wet chemical extinguisher is recommended. Our fire and security specialists can provide wet chemical fire extinguishers suitable for Class A, B and F fires.
(Not a formal class, but requiring non-conductive extinguishing agents)
Electrical fires involve electrical equipment or appliances. Due to the risk of electric shock and further equipment damage, a CO₂ extinguisher is the best option.
A new category, Class L extinguisher, has emerged. These Class L fire extinguishers are specifically designed to deal with thermal runaway and high-temperature battery fires, using agents that cool and suppress without causing further reaction, representing an important development in modern fire safety provision.
Recent updates to standards under British Standards Institution guidance, particularly BS 5306 fire extinguishing installations standard, have placed greater emphasis on correct extinguisher selection, clearer signage and the removal of outdated types, such as certain foam and powder applications in indoor environments. In response to the growing risk posed by lithium-ion batteries (commonly found in devices such as e-bikes and energy storage systems.)
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