Fire Safety Services FAQs
You will need to replace a CO2 Fire Extinguisher after 10 years. Other fire extinguishers will require an extended service every 5 years by a BAFE engineer.
A fire blanket is used when a person is on fire as well as any fire that can be fully covered. A fire blanket, however, should not be used on a fire involving lithium-ion batteries - these can be found on phones, ipads, wireless headphones etc.
You will need to replace a CO2 Fire Extinguisher after 10 years. Other fire extinguishers will require an extended service every 5 years by a BAFE engineer.
A fire extinguisher engineer needs to renew their BAFE registration every three years. BAFE regsitered companies are assessed to demonstrate their ability to carry out fire safety services, including fire extinguisher serving, fire extinguisher maintenance, fire alarm systems, fire risk assessments etc.
The time required for the installation of fire extinguishers can vary depending on several factors, such as the number of extinguishers to be installed, the type of extinguishers, the layout of the building, and the complexity of the installation requirements. However, to provide a general estimate, the installation of 10 fire extinguishers typically takes around 1 1/2 hours.
Your annual fire extinguisher servicing should be carried out by a competent, BAFE certified professional who will thoroughly inspect it annually to ensure it is in full working order.
The main types of fire extinguishers available to us which extinguish fire are:
1. Water extinguishers;
2. Foam extinguishers;
3. Carbon Dioxide extinguishers;
4. Dry Powder extinguishers;
5. Wet Chemical extinguishers
You are able to conduct your fire extinguisher maintenance yourself on a monthly basis - you would check to see whether the apparatus is still in good condition and the pressure gauge is showing there is sufficient pressure. Despite these monthly checks, a fire extinguisher should still be serviced by a BAFE certified professional.
One of the most common faults found when conducting fire extinguisher maintenance is a drop of pressure which causes the appliance not to work effectively.
Every 12 months.
Fire extinguisher maintenance for all commercial premises should be carried out every 12 month by a BAFE certified professional in order to comply with fire safety regulations.
