FIRE EXTINGUISHER PROVISION

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

“The responsible person, where necessary, must ensure that the premises are equipped with appropriate fire-fighting equipment in order to safeguard the safety of relevant persons.”

Following the recommendations of BS 5306 Part 8: 2012 ‘Selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers.’  will ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Fireshield Fire Protection Ltd can assist on the selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers to ensure your building complies with BS 5306-8: 2012

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Portable fire extinguishers form an important part of the fire protection provision of a building. They are especially valuable in the early stages of a fire, as they are portable and immediately available to assist in evacuation, the protection of a building and its contents.

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In recent surveys, more than 80% of fires are successfully extinguished using hand held portable extinguishers.

Fire extinguishers have a vital role to play in the first aid response to fire.

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There are a number of different types of fire extinguisher suitable for different types of fire:

WATER

For use on Class A fires - such as: wood, paper and fabric fires.

Water extinguishers are a popular choice for Class A fires by cooling, preventing re-ignition, providing low cost maintenance, refilling and an environmentally friendly end of life disposal.

• Kitemarked to BS EN3​

• 35kVa Dielectric test certified

• MED approval 9ltr model

• CE-marked brass valve assembly with strong handles

• Class-leading thick polyethylene internal lining

• Tough plastic base for protection

• Corrosion resistant finish

• Full range of spare parts available

• 5-year warranty

FOAM

For use on Class A & B fires, such as: wood, paper, fabric, and flammable liquid fires

Foam extinguishers are an excellent choice for multi risk areas such as shops and offices with a high fire knockdown rate and safe inadvertent contact with live electrical equipment. 

• Kitemarked to BS EN3​

• 35kVa Dielectric test certified (6 and 9ltr models)

• MED approval 9ltr model

• CE-marked brass valve assembly with strong handles

• Class-leading thick polyethylene internal lining

• Tough plastic base for protection

• Corrosion resistant finish

• Full range of spare parts available

• 5-year warranty

CO2

For use on Class B fires - such as: fires involving flammable liquid and electrical equipment.

CO2 extinguishers having a non-conductive extinguishing media are the perfect choice for all live electrical equipment risks.

• Kitemarked to BS EN3​

• MED approval 5kg model

• CE-marked brass valve assembly with strong handles

• Corrosion resistant finish

• Aluminium or alloy steel options

• Supplied with frost-free or safe-hold horns and mounting brackets

• Full range of spare parts available

• 5-year warranty

POWDER

For use on Class A, B & C fires - such as: wood, paper, fabric, flammable liquids, gaseous fires and fires involving electrical equipment.

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Powder extinguishers are an excellent choice for multi risk, all weather external situations; However, powder discharge can cause a sudden reduction in visibility and impair breathing, thus they are not recommended for use indoors.

• Kitemarked to BS EN3​

• MED approval on all models

• CE-marked brass valve assembly with strong handles

• Tough plastic base for protection

• Corrosion resistant finish

• Transport brackets on 1kg and 2kg models

• Full range of spare parts available

• 5-year warranty

WET CHEMICAL

For use on Class A & F fires - such as: wood, paper, fabric, cooking oil and deep fat fryer fires.

Wet Chemical extinguishers when applied to hot oil cools the burning oil and chemically reacts to form a soap-like solution; sealing the surface and preventing re-ignition. They are the only choice for fires involving deep fat fryers.

• Fully CE marked

• CE-marked brass valve assembly with strong handles

• Class-leading thick polyethylene internal lining

• Corrosion-resistant finish

• Full range of spare parts available

• 5-year warranty

SPECIALIST DRY POWDER

For use on Class D fires - such as: lithium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, titanium or aluminium.

Fires involving combustible metals in the form of swarf or powder can reach extreme temperatures. The L2 and M28 Powder Fire Extinguishers are equipped with a low velocity applicator to ensure the specialist powder is applied gently and effectively to the burning metal.

Training is required to use L2 and M28 extinguishers.

• Fully CE marked

• CE-marked brass valve assembly with strong handles

• Class-leading thick polyethylene internal lining

• Tough plastic base for protection

• Corrosion-resistant finish

• Full range of spare parts available

• 5-year warranty

FIRE EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

“Where necessary in order to safeguard the safety of relevant persons the responsible person must ensure that any facilities, equipment and devices provided are subject to a suitable system of maintenance and are maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.”

Following the recommendations of BS5306 Part 3: 2017 ‘Commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers’ will ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Fireshield Fire Protection Ltd operate a simple inclusive price structure where all maintenance procedures and service spare parts - such as; tamper indicators, gauge seals, safety pins, O-rings and washers are included in the service price.

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SERVICE PRICES FROM £2.50 PER EXTINGUISHER

INITIAL COMMISSION SERVICE AND INSTALLATION

To comply with BS 5306 part 3: 2017 all new extinguishers should be subject to an initial Commissioning Service carried out by a competent person.

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This should ensure new extinguishers are suitable to cover the hazards in the area they are located, are not damaged and are free from any deficiencies that could make them potentially dangerous or fail to operate.

BASIC ANNUAL SERVICE

To comply with BS 5306 part 3: 2017 all extinguishers should be subject to a Basic Annual Service carried out by a competent person.

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This should ensure that extinguishers continue to be suitable to cover the hazards in the area they are located, have not deteriorated, been damaged or tampered with and are free from any deficiencies that could make them potentially dangerous or fail to operate.

EXTENDED, OVERHAUL AND PRESSURE TEST SERVICE

In addition to the above Basic Annual Service, to comply with BS 5306 part 3: 2017, it is required to carry out an Extended Service every five years to Water, Foam, Powder and Wet Chemical extinguishers; as well as an Overhaul and Pressure test every ten years to CO2 extinguishers.

This should ensure extinguishers continue to be suitable to cover the hazards in the area they are located, to check the operating mechanism, to enable internal inspection and to renew the extinguishing media.

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FIRE BLANKETS

A Fire Blanket is designed to extinguish small fires involving cooking oils (Class F), clothing fires and other small contained fires.

They are usually made of woven fibreglass or nylon with a silicone fire retardant coating, supplied in quick release containers, and should be wall mounted in a suitable location where they can be accessed easily in an emergency.

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They are single use and cannot be cleaned or repaired after use.

The current standard for the manufacture of fire blankets is BS EN 1869:1997 and as with all safety equipment, care should be taken to avoid inferior products and always purchase a genuine fire blanket with a BSI Kitemark.

FIRE BLANKET MAINTENANCE

Fire legislation suggests that good practice is to determine whether the fire blanket has been used and to check for damage on a weekly basis. The responsible person has an obligation to use a competent service provider to maintain all fire extinguishing equipment.

There is no British Standard Institution Code of Practice that covers the maintenance of Fire Blankets, but guidance is available from the Fire Industry Association which includes:

⦁    Commissioning Service

⦁    Positioning and wall mounting

⦁    Visual inspection by the Responsible person

⦁    Basic Service by a Competent person

⦁    Labelling, Documentation and Certification

COMPLIANCE WITHOUT COMPROMISE

Combining fire safety with exquisite hand-finished extinguishers; you no longer have to tarnish elegant interior design with mandatory fire equipment.

Available in:

Polished Gold 

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Polished Stainless Steel

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Antique Copper

ELEGANCE IN FIRE DEFENCE

Extinguishers that don’t just blend into their surroundings; they look part of it. Whether you are fitting out a stately home, palace or a castle; these extinguishers are a perfect solution.

Not to be confused with retro-fit wrap on a standard extinguisher, these are electro-plated to give a stunning, durable finish.

Available in all types of extinguisher listed above

All designs available with matching tubular stands and ID signs.