Annual servicing and inspection of fire extinguishers to British Standard BS 5306-3.
Fire extinguishers need to be serviced by a competent person at least once a year to make sure they'll work when needed. We inspect, service, pressure-test and tag every extinguisher on site, and advise on correct type and placement for the hazards present.
Governing regulation: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Standard / guidance: BS 5306-3: Code of Practice for the Care & Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers
| Application | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Visual check (by site staff) | Monthly |
| Basic service (by engineer) | Annually |
| Extended service | Every 5 years |
| Discharge test | Every 5 years (rotational) |
Frequencies above are general guidance based on published standards and typical risk levels — your risk assessment or landlord obligations may require a different interval.
An extinguisher that hasn't been maintained can fail exactly when it's needed most. Annual servicing keeps you compliant with fire safety law and insurance conditions, and ensures your first line of defence against fire actually works.
Checking extinguisher type, siting and signage against the hazards actually present.
Pressure, seals, hoses and mounting brackets checked on every unit.
Basic annual service to BS 5306-3, with extended and discharge testing on the correct rotational cycle.
Service tags applied and an asset log issued for your insurance and audit records.
It depends on floor area, layout and the specific fire risks present — we advise on type, number and positioning as part of the visit.
Any damaged, out-of-date or missing extinguishers are flagged immediately and can be replaced on the same visit.