Nationwide Fire Extinguisher Servicing and Maintenance

To ensure that your extinguisher is in good working order, you should do the following checks at least once, every month:

• Pressure gauge – ensure that the needle is in the green segment. If it is in the red zone the extinguisher may not have enough pressure to operate
• Tamper seals – ensure that the tamper seals are still in place and intact
• Handle – ensure that the handle is not bent or dented
• Weight – generally done by an engineer annually, however if the extinguisher feels lighter than it should, it would indicate a loss of pressure or contents

An additional check, specifically for powder extinguishers, is to check the extinguishing agent has not solidified. You can check this by turning it upside down. If you feel a ‘clonking’ movement, it is time to replace the extinguisher.

For more information, please see our extinguisher servicing and maintenance guide.

Extinguisher certification is included in the extinguisher commissioning charge. You can add this on to your order either online or over the telephone. We also offer nationwide extinguisher servicing.

Steel fire extinguishers should have an annual basic service. P50 service-free fire extinguishers require an annual visual check. These inspections include inspecting the gauges, pins, hose, tags, and external condition of the extinguishers and updating the service sticker. In addition, weight checks are completed for steel extinguishers. 

Some types of extinguishers require an extended service every 5 years or an overhaul every 10 years. Read our guide to fire extinguisher servicing frequency for more information.

Traditional metal water mist fire extinguishers need to be serviced annually by a qualified engineer in the same way that foam, powder, and water extinguishers are. P50 Service-Free Water Mist Extinguishers do not require annual servicing by a technician.

The P50 service-free fire extinguishers can save you over 50% on your servicing and maintenance costs due there being no 3rd party annual service, no extended servicing at 5 years, and no replacement parts due to corrosion or damage.

Due to their superior fire-fighting power, the P50 can also replace your traditional water and CO2 fire points down to one P50 Water Mist fire extinguisher, which can be used on most common types of fire including electrical up to 1000 Volts.

To ensure that you have the right type and number of extinguishers, we can come to your site and carry out a free site survey to advise on what you require.