Our Expert Fire Extinguisher Service

We supply a wide range of fire extinguishers for use on substances ranging from paper right through to specialist metals, for all kinds of business premises. Purchasers of fire products from UK-FP (http://www.uk-fp.co.uk/) know us for our high quality, low prices and excellent customer service, as we always strive to meet the unique requirements of each and every business no matter how big or small. In the case of fire extinguishers, many variables will need to be taken into consideration when making a premises fire-safe and a fire risk assessment carried out by a qualified person will give you the information you require.

Generally, offices and shops should have one 13A fire extinguisher to cover every 200 metres of floor area, although regardless of size there should be a minimum of 2 extinguishers per floor, unless the floor area is less than 100m2, where one is enough. Depending on the types of equipment in the space, specialised extinguishers should be considered accordingly.

If your business hasn’t gone paperless yet and there are files piling high around the place, or if you own a factory where much of the space is taken up by large cardboard boxes, water fire extinguishers will most likely play the largest role, these are labelled ‘A’ type. For buildings where the risk of fire comes from flammable liquids such as chemical plants, oil refineries or petrol stations, type ‘B’ extinguishers will be mostly present, containing CO2 or dry chemical. Type ‘C’ extinguishers are required in places where there is a lot of electrical equipment, places such as computer server rooms, plant rooms and many average office spaces. A multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher is also available which can be used on fires which fall into the ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ category. For more specialist requirements such as the presence of combustible metals, a class ‘D’ extinguisher is required; these are very common in scientific labs and in the aircraft industry.

When choosing fire extinguishers it is essential that they conform to the appropriate British standard, carrying the kite mark or the special BAFE mark and they should also come with a wall bracket for easy securing. At UK-FP we offer these services and assurances as well as offering an onsite installation and certification service in London and the south east. If you are installing your own extinguishers they should be clearly visible and accessible at all times and away from any heat sources. Once your extinguishers are installed you may want to give any staff who occupy the site basic training on how to use them, though they should know they are by no means obligated to use one if a fire breaks out.

At UK-FP we provide an expert service from start to finish, beginning with helping you to choose the right fire extinguishers, through to installing them and servicing them throughout their life. Please visit our website at http://www.uk-fp.co.uk/ for more information.

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