Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, non-domestic premises must be equipped with appropriate firefighting equipment, which usually means fire extinguishers. The number and type you need is determined by your fire risk assessment, and we can advise on both.

This depends on the size, layout and risk of your premises, following the guidance in BS 5306. As a rule, no one should have to travel far to reach an extinguisher, and cover is needed on every floor. We will survey your premises and recommend the right number, types and locations.

Different fires need different extinguishers: water for wood and paper, foam for flammable liquids, CO2 for electrical fires, powder for a mix of risks, and Lith-Ex for lithium battery fires. Using the wrong type can be dangerous, so we help you choose and position the right ones.

All modern extinguishers have a red body with a coloured label or band showing the type: red for water, cream for foam, blue for powder, black for CO2 and yellow for wet chemical. This makes it easy to grab the right one quickly in an emergency.

With regular servicing, most extinguishers last around five to ten years depending on the type and condition, at which point they are either given an extended service or replaced. We will tell you when a unit is due so you are never caught out.