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At Nicholas James Fire Protection & Security Engineers Ltd, we provide high-quality fire extinguishers to help businesses, landlords, and property owners meet legal fire safety requirements. Fire extinguishers are a first line of defense in preventing small fires from spreading, and ensuring you have the correct type, properly installed, and regularly maintained is crucial for safety and compliance.
✔️ Legal Requirement – Businesses must have the right type of fire extinguishers correctly installed in accordance with BS 5306-3 & BS 5306-8 regulations.
✔️ Immediate Fire Protection – Fire extinguishers help control small fires, preventing escalation and reducing property damage.
✔️ Staff & Public Safety – Properly maintained extinguishers ensure employees and visitors are protected in case of a fire.
✔️ Fire Risk Compliance – Having the right fire extinguisher for each risk type is part of your Fire Risk Assessment responsibilities.
✔️ Fire Extinguisher Supply – We provide a full range of approved extinguishers for different fire classes.
✔️ Professional Installation – Ensuring the correct type and placement of extinguishers in accordance with British Standards.
✔️ Annual Servicing & Maintenance – Regular inspections to ensure all extinguishers remain fully operational and compliant.
✔️ Fire Extinguisher Refilling & Replacement – Recharging, refilling, or replacing expired or discharged extinguishers.
✔️ Staff Training & Demonstrations – Educating employees on proper extinguisher use in an emergency.
Each fire extinguisher is designed to tackle specific types of fires. We supply and install:
🔥 Water Extinguishers – Ideal for Class A fires (wood, paper, textiles).
🔥 Foam Extinguishers – Effective for Class A & B fires (solids & flammable liquids).
🔥 CO₂ Extinguishers – Best for electrical fires and Class B (flammable liquids).
🔥 Dry Powder Extinguishers – Versatile, suitable for Class A, B & C fires.
🔥 Wet Chemical Extinguishers – Designed for Class F (cooking oil & fat fires).
Visual inspections to ensure extinguishers are in place and undamaged.
A professional inspection and maintenance check is legally required once a year.
Water, foam, and powder extinguishers require refilling every 5 years, while CO₂ extinguishers require replacement every 10 years.
Any discharged extinguisher must be refilled or replaced immediately.
The number of fire extinguishers required depends on the size, layout, and fire risks of your premises. A Fire Risk Assessment can determine the exact number and types needed to meet British fire safety regulations (BS 5306-8).
Yes. Different fire hazards require specific types of fire extinguishers. For example:
✔️ CO₂ Extinguishers – For electrical fires.
✔️ Foam Extinguishers – For flammable liquids and solid combustibles.
✔️ Water Extinguishers – For paper, wood, and textiles.
✔️ Wet Chemical Extinguishers – For kitchen fires involving oils and fats.
✔️ Monthly checks – A visual inspection to ensure they are in place and undamaged.
✔️ Annual servicing – Required by law, a professional must inspect extinguishers every 12 months.
✔️ Refilling & Replacement – Water, foam, and powder extinguishers need refilling every 5 years, while CO₂ extinguishers require replacement every 10 years.
If an extinguisher is discharged, even partially, it must be refilled or replaced immediately to remain effective in an emergency. If damaged, it should be removed and replaced as soon as possible.
Yes. Under BS 5306-3 fire safety regulations, all fire extinguishers must be serviced annually by a certified professional to ensure they remain functional and compliant.
Nicholas James Fire Protection & Security Engineers Ltd – Committed to safety, quality, and reliability in fire protection services.
Tel: 01268 566690
Email: info@nicholasjamesfire.co.uk