Fire Extinguisher Servicing
Servicing of fire extinguisher equipment across the UK
Fire extinguisher servicing
Extinguisher maintenance and inspections
BAFE registered engineers
Experts in multiple site management
Service plans for all budgets, including fixed-price
Fire extinguisher servicing is an essential annual requirement to meet BS5306-3:2017 standards. As part of our continuous maintenance program for clients, we offer this service, guaranteeing that your equipment remains in optimal condition. Additionally, customers should perform monthly self-checks and promptly inform us of any concerns. These measures will extend the lifespan of your equipment, enhancing safety and reducing costs.
Extended extinguisher servicing, periodic discharge testing and pressure testing
Apart from scheduled annual maintenance, it’s important to note that every few years, typically around 5 years for water, foam, and powder extinguishers, they should undergo discharge testing. This testing, known as an extended service, for CO2 extinguishers we provide an overhaul service, this is essential to ensure their functionality and internal condition are in optimal order.
We have the full range of fire extinguisher servicing apparatus here at Nordwell protection. We’ll help you with everything you need to ensure your property or commercial premises is protected and compliant with the latest regulations.
Why choose us for your fire extinguisher servicing?
Industry accredited, BAFE registered extinguisher servicing engineers
Full fire extinguisher servicing and certification to British standards
Service plans for all budgets, including fixed-price
All makes and models of fire extinguisher serviced
Experts in multiple site management
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Types of Fire Extinguishers
Customers often ask about the different types of extinguishers when we’re helping a customer with a fire extinguisher servicing. We provide a complete service for the following types of extinguishers: Powder extinguishers, Foam extinguishers, Carbon dioxide extinguishers, Water extinguishers and Wet chemical extinguishers.
Our expert engineers service all types of extinguishers. All our work is carried out to British Standards BS5306-3:2017 and all our service engineers are licensed under the BAFE scheme. This ensures that not only are all our engineers qualified but that they are also monitored and certified by BAFE.
To keep your business compliant British Standard BS5306-3:2017 recommends the annual inspection and service of fire extinguishers. This is where our expert team can help you.
Should you wish to get a FREE no obligation quote or if you have any questions, then get in touch with us today.
Fire Extinguisher Servicing Frequently Asked Questions
We specialise in providing industry leading fire extinguisher servicing at a competitive price. With our professional team at Nordwell Fire & Security, we meticulously assess your premises’ requirements to ensure the highest safety standards are met.
Our expert engineers take their jobs very seriously and take pride in leaving our customers fully compliant with the law and their buildings and teams safe.
Should I recharge or replace my current fire extinguishers?
Fire extinguishers typically need to be replaced every 10 to 20 years, providing they are well-maintained. But it is important to look for damage in your monthly inspection, and act upon signs of wear and tear. While this list is far from exhaustive, these are some of the key warning signs that you need to replace your fire extinguisher:
- The external shell is dented or otherwise damaged.
- The handle is unstable.
- The pin on the handle is either missing or broken.
- The fire extinguisher’s nozzle is damaged in some way – whether blocked, cracked, or torn.
- The inspection tag is missing.
If you are at all unsure about the viability of your fire extinguishers, contact our team today to organise a professional inspection.
What accreditations does Nordwell Fire & Security have?
We are a fully accredited BAFE approved service provider and all our engineers are FIA Approved meaning you can be assured that you will be given professional advice on equipment, installation and servicing.
As safety is a prime consideration Nordwell Fire & Security has also received accreditation with The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (CHAS). All our site installers possess the competency card scheme for the construction industry (CSCS).
Do fire extinguishers expire?
The short answer here, is ‘yes’. The long answer is a little more complicated. Fire extinguishers do not come with a fixed stated expiry date. This is because their lifespan depends on a number of factors: their condition; how and where they’ve been stored; and how well they’ve been maintained.
You should be inspecting all of your fire extinguishers on a monthly basis, having them serviced annually by a professional company, and arranging an extended service every five to 10 years, depending on the extinguisher type.
If you do all of these things, the chances are that your fire extinguishers will last anything between 10 and 20 years…
Find out more by reading our dedicated article written about fire extinguisher expiration.
Can you dispose of old extinguishers when they're replaced during a service?
Because fire extinguishers are classified as hazardous waste, they need to be disposed of carefully. Environmental regulations mean that you should not discharge the units unnecessarily. Here at Nordwell Fire & Security, we offer a fire extinguisher disposal service for a low and simple cost of £3.40 per extinguisher. Get in touch with our team to find out more.
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