Fire Protection
Fire Extinguishers
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We offer a total fire extinguisher solution, addressing the specific fire risks of your premises and ensuring your compliance.
We are one of the very few fire extinguisher servicing companies in the UK that carry out a discharge test at 5 years. Whilst most servicing companies will simply scrap and replace all fire extinguishers at 5 years old, OHEAP will discharge them. They are then inspected for corrosion or erosion, refilled and commissioned for use for a further 12 months.
This process not only saves you money but reduces your carbon footprint as waste is reduced, and you can feel 100% assured your extinguishers are all in good working order, with minimal waste.
All fire extinguishers supplied by us are British Standard Kitemarked to ensure quality and come with a 10-year guarantee as part of OHEAP Fire & Security’s maintenance services.
What We Offer
Fire Extinguishers & Accessories
Over the last 60 years, we’ve worked with the best manufacturers of fire extinguishers across the world, creating a range of top-quality products that will work when you need them most. We’re so confident in our range that we offer a 10-year guarantee. The help you maintain building safety and fire compliance, we can help you choose the correct type of fire extinguisher you need for your specific environment, including accessories such as stands, signs, fire blankets and more.
Up to 10 year guarantee
All extinguishers Kitemarked
All extinguishers BS EN3 compliant
Commissioning & Installation
Under British Standard BS 5306-3:2017, all new extinguishers are required to be commissioned by a competent person.
This requires an individual with extensive knowledge and certification from the British Standards to unpack, assemble and carry out a service; this is called a commission service. It is carried out on each new extinguisher. The purpose is to inspect each extinguisher and undertake a series of checks to ensure it is in good working order, then to label the unit and certificate as correct.
As all OHEAP Extinguisher Engineers are, both British Standard qualified and BAFE registered, for third-party accreditation, we’re highly qualified to act as the responsible person on your behalf.
Carried out by BAFE accredited engineers
Installed to British Standards
Carried out discreetly with minimum disruption
Extinguisher Servicing
An annual fire extinguisher service is required by law under the Regulatory Reform Act (2005). One of our BAFE-qualified engineers will visit your premises on a day of your choosing to thoroughly inspect your extinguishers and ensure they will work correctly in the event of a fire.
After five years, to comply with British Standard 5306, all fire extinguishers except CO2 extinguishers must have an extended service or be replaced. Unlike most companies, we are licensed to carry out extended servicing rather than replace the extinguishers at an additional cost to you.
We also provide an approved disposal service, which allows us to safely remove redundant fire extinguishers from your site and responsibly dispose of them. We use a registered waste carrier and our ISO14001 accreditation means we only use environmentally consideration methods of disposal.
Serviced inline with British Standards
Environmentally friendly
Carried out by BAFE accredited engineers
Understanding PFAS Foam Fire Extinguishers
There are changes in the foam fire extinguisher market currently, so we have created a video and article: OHEAP Bust The Myths on Foam Fire Extinguisher Ban to explain exactly what is banned, when it is banned and how this may affect you.
OHEAP Fire & Security now offers an environmentally-friendly Water ECO fire extinguisher, which offers a great, convenient alternative if you want to make the strategic decision to protect yourself from Class A fires with a 3ltr unit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding the different types of fire extinguishers, as well as the laws that go alongside servicing and maintaining them, can be a minefield. This is why we’ve put together a series of Frequently Asked Questions to help you navigate your responsibility. And ultimately, stay safe in your given environment.
Expand the plus button next to each question below to show the answers to the questions.
What Are The Main Types Of Fire Extinguisher?
There are five main fire extinguisher types:
Foam: Suitable for Class A and B fires. Limited electrical clearance
Carbon Dioxide: Suitable for Class B and fires involving electrical items.
Dry Powder: Suitable for Class A, B, C and electrical equipment
Wet Chemical: Suitable for Class A and F fires
Water: Suitable for Class A fires
How Often Should A Fire Extinguisher Be Checked?
Ensure your fire extinguisher is always ready when you need it by checking it regularly. In addition, monthly in-house checks should be conducted. We ensure that it is sited correctly, still has an anti-tamper device fitted and any gauge is reading correctly, is carried out and recorded.
All extinguishers require servicing by a professional company, e.g. OHEAP, once per year. Each extinguishing unit is tested in line with the current British Standards (5306) and certificated. Due to rigorous testing, extinguishers will be proven as compliant. With attention to BSI certification and third-party accreditation.
Finally, BAFE engineers are aware of all of the requirements necessary to meet compliance.
What Are The Main Classifications Of Fire?
As per the above, different types of extinguishers cover varying fires. In addition, extinguishers are assigned letters that denote their classification. Such as:
A Class: Carbonaceous materials e.g. wood, paper or cloth.
B Class: Flammable liquids e.g. petrol, liquefiable solids, wax or melting plastics.
C Class: Flammable gases, propane, butane, methane etc.
D Class: Specialist powders for flammable metals e.g. potassium.
F Class: Flammable fats, cooking oils and chip fryers.
Electrical risk: Faulty outlets, outdated appliances, poor wiring etc.
Accreditations
We work with several third-party bodies to ensure we work to the highest industry standards.
Types of Extinguisher
Each Fire Extinguisher type has a unique agent inside which is specifically designed to combat a different type of fire risk. Click on each extinguisher image below and discover how each type should be used.
Water
Water ECO
Hydrex Plus Multi-Foam
CO2
Dry Powder
Wet Chemical
Lithium-Ion
Foam
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