CROYDON PAT TESTING: WHAT IS A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TEST, AND DOES MY BUSINESS NEED IT

Sunday, 5 February 2023

WHAT IS A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TEST, AND DOES MY BUSINESS NEED IT

Service and maintenance of fire extinguishers by trained professionals is a vital component of any fire prevention system. Therefore, it is the obligation of the company owner or other responsible party to arrange for regular fire extinguisher servicing.

BS 5306-3:2009 recommends that fire extinguishers be serviced once a year. Inspecting the fire extinguisher for corrosion, partial or total discharge, and other issues is part of the standard servicing routine. For precise information on repairing and recharging, it is recommended that you consult the manufacturer's recommendations and instructions. In addition, qualified engineers should inform the user of any fire extinguishers judged unsafe for use and removed out of service immediately.