Maintenance

It should be recognised that fire extinguishers are first-aid appliances intended for use in fighting fires. Their value depends on the operational condition at the time a fire occurs. This requires EFFICIENT MAINTENANCE. The person who uses the extinguisher expects it to work first time every time and may be risking their life and certainly will risk the property so it is essential that it operates efficiently.

All servicing carried out is done on your premises by a FIA qualified engineer and is done so strictly in accordance with British Standards 5306. A annual service of extinguishers includes greasing and making free all working parts and firing mechanisms, internal and external inspection to ensure no damage or corrosion are present, toping up of fluids where water and foam extinguishers are concerned, check weight of cylinders and cartridges to ensure no loss of content has occured.

An inspection record is affixed to all equipment serviced, showing the condition of the unit, the work carried out and the date on which the inspection is made. You will also recieve a certificate showing that all your extinguishers have been serviced and meet the British standard.