Fire Extinguisher Theft Alarms

Depending on the type of anti-theft device fitted they will work in slightly different ways:

X-Alert – Once the extinguisher is lifted off from the bracket an integrated 100dB alarm will activate along with 12 bright LEDs alerting those close by that an extinguisher has been removed.

Mini Theft Stopper – Using either a magnetic reed switch (suitable for cabinets) the alarm will sound once the door to the cabinet has been opened. The other method is a steel contact clip, that can be placed under the extinguisher, once the extinguisher is picked up the alarm will sound. Alternatively, the tamper pin can be threaded through the steel contact clip, once the tamper pin is removed the 95dB alarm will sound.

Theft Stopper – A cable is placed round the neck of the extinguisher and crimped in place to stop the cable being removed. Once the extinguisher is moved the cable will be pulled from the theft stopper and this will sound a loud 98dB alarm.

Theft alarms are a visual deterrent to stop people, moving, hiding, mis-using or stealing the extinguisher. Should someone try to move the extinguisher then a loud 95-100dB alarm will sound, alerting others to the source of the alarm. Extinguisher anti-theft devices work in such a way that they don't prevent the fire extinguisher being moved in a genuine emergency. In this instance, the alarm will still sound but this could alert others of fire, potentially before the buildings fire alarm has been activated.

A fire extinguisher theft alarm is an anti-theft device that sounds an audible alert when a fire extinguisher is moved or tampered with, helping prevent theft, misuse and vandalism without restricting emergency use.

Yes — theft alarms are designed to sound a warning but do not prevent someone from accessing the extinguisher in an actual emergency.

Install them on walls near for fire extinguishers, in cabinets or storage boxes in corridors, lobbies, warehouses and any commercial area where extinguishers could be at risk of theft or misuse.