Fire Extinguisher Servicing

Fire Extinguisher

Servicing

Mishor Compliance Services offers a comprehensive Fire Extinguisher Servicing programme, integral to any fire safety strategy. Regular maintenance of fire extinguishers is not merely about fulfilling legal obligations; it is crucial to ensuring readiness for emergencies. Our expert servicing ensures your fire extinguishers are in prime condition, ready to function effectively when most needed.

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Fire Extinguisher

Servicing

Mishor Compliance Services offers a comprehensive Fire Extinguisher Servicing programme, integral to any fire safety strategy. Regular maintenance of fire extinguishers is not merely about fulfilling legal obligations; it is crucial to ensuring readiness for emergencies. Our expert servicing ensures your fire extinguishers are in prime condition, ready to function effectively when most needed.

Request a Consultation

Simply fill in the form below and one of our experienced consultants will contact you to discuss your requirement.

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Alternatively give us a call today on

01634 560996

or email us directly office@mishor.co.uk

Detailed Inspection and Maintenance

Our team of skilled technicians conducts detailed inspections and maintenance on all

types of fire extinguishers, adhering to stringent British Standards and current best

practices. Our servicing encompasses:

  • Visual Examinations: Checking for external damage, corrosion, or signs of wear that might compromise the extinguisher’s effectiveness.


  • Operational Testing: Assessing the functionality, including the pressure gauges, seals, and discharge mechanisms.


  • Refilling and Recharging: Ensuring that each extinguisher is correctly charged with the appropriate extinguishing agent and that the pressure is maintained at the operational level.


  • Component Replacement: Substituting any parts that are defective or beyond their service life to guarantee dependability.


  • Certification and Labelling: After servicing, we label each extinguisher with a certificate of service, detailing the date of service and the identifying details of the servicing technician.

Beyond Compliance

While compliance with BS 5306 is our baseline, we strive to exceed these standards, understanding the critical role fire extinguishers play in safeguarding lives and

property.

Tailored Servicing Schedules

Acknowledging the unique requirements of different business environments, we develop bespoke servicing plans that consider the types of fire hazards present and the usage frequency of the extinguishers.

Professional Advice and Ongoing Support

Post-servicing, we offer comprehensive advice on the appropriate selection, sizing, and positioning of fire extinguishers to address various fire risks on your premises.

Additionally, we provide training for your staff to ensure competent use of the equipment if a fire situation arises.

Assured Readiness

With Mishor Compliance Services, you can have the utmost confidence that your fire extinguishers will perform reliably in an emergency. Our Fire Extinguisher Servicing programme is designed to give you the assurance that your business is well-

equipped to handle fire threats. Trust in our meticulous and prompt servicing to keep your workplace safeguarded.

Overview of Fire Extinguisher Services

Purchasing, Commissioning and Installation

 

In the guidance documents provided for fire safety legislation (England and Wales/Scotland/Northern Ireland) the recommendation is that part of an employers’ measures for protecting their staff and others from fire is to install independently tested and certificated fire extinguishers. BS 5306-8 notes that all workplaces will require the provision of a minimum of two water based (Class A) extinguishers with a combined minimum total fire rating of

26A per story or level up to 400mtr2 as primary protection (Clause 8.2.1). In addition, all other classes of risks such as electrical equipment and flammable liquids need to be separately addressed and the relevant extinguishers provided. A Fire Risk Assessment will identify all requirements/actions needed. A quality fire extinguisher provider will also be able to identify what is required but would be best to work with the person performing the fire risk assessment to ensure this mitigates risk as best as possible.


Both the Home Office and the Fire & Rescue Services recommend extinguishers approved to the European Standard BS EN3 and compliant with BS 5306-10 (formerly BS 7863) colour coding code of practice.

 

Commissioning

 

BS 5306-3 (Clause 5.1) states All extinguishers should be subject to commissioning on initial positioning. The commissioning of an extinguisher should be carried out by a competent person. Upon removal from its packaging and transit protection, and immediately prior to placing in its designated place, the extinguisher should undergo the sequence of commissioning service actions taking into account the safety precautions. Upon completion of the above procedures the extinguisher should then be installed and positioned in accordance with BS 5306-8.

 

Maintenance


Extinguishers should be regularly checked by the nominated person to make sure that appliances are in their proper position and have not been tampered with. They should also be routinely inspected by a competent service technician to ensure they have not been discharged or lost pressure. The UK servicing standard BS 5306-3 puts the responsibility on the user (i.e. the company) to use a competent person to perform the annual inspections, install, commission (skilled checks made to the extinguisher on-site), service and test discharge fire extinguishers. They should also replace extinguishers that are no longer usable with serviceable extinguishers.


BS 5306-8 (Clause 4.7) states The extinguishers referred to in this part of BS 5306 should be commissioned, inspected, tested and maintained by a competent person in accordance with BS 5306-3

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