{"id":9851,"date":"2022-01-06T13:23:46","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T13:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9851"},"modified":"2022-02-01T14:44:23","modified_gmt":"2022-02-01T14:44:23","slug":"can-fire-extinguishers-be-stored-outside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safelincs.co.uk\/blog\/2022\/01\/06\/can-fire-extinguishers-be-stored-outside\/","title":{"rendered":"Can fire extinguishers be stored outside?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the British winter and its variable weather conditions, it is important to make sure your fire safety equipment is protected from the elements. Fire extinguishers can be stored outside but only if they are well protected. British standards on fire safety state that fire extinguishers<\/a> should be properly maintained and protected from vandalism, damage and weather conditions. A fire extinguisher is only useful if it is maintained and ready when a fire breaks out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can fire extinguishers be stored outside?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, fire extinguishers can be stored outside. However, it is important to protect your outdoor extinguishers so that they are always ready to be used in an emergency. Legislation states that all fire safety equipment that could be damaged by rain and frost should be suitably protected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fire extinguishers should always be easily accessible. In many locations such as holiday parks, petrol stations, farms or depots it is therefore necessary to store extinguishers outside. Fire points should be set up in an accessible location and should be clearly marked with fire safety signage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is the best outdoor fire extinguisher storage solution?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To find the best <\/a>outdoor storage solution<\/a> to protect your fire extinguishers you will need to look at the location for the extinguishers and also the level of protection required against:<\/p>\n\n\n\n