Fire extinguisher servicing Portsmouth

Fire extinguisher servicing for Portsmouth buildings

Portsmouth is one of the most densely populated cities in the UK, with many terraced HMOs and a number of tall residential blocks.

Portable extinguishers are the first line of defence against a small fire, but only if they suit the risk. A water extinguisher on an electrical fire, or a CO2 extinguisher in a commercial kitchen, can make things worse. We select extinguishers to BS 5306-8 based on what could burn in each area.

Every extinguisher needs a basic service each year by a competent person, and an extended service or overhaul at intervals set by its type: usually every five years for water, foam and powder, and a ten-year overhaul for CO2. Each unit is tagged and logged so your fire risk assessor can see its history.

The rules that apply in Portsmouth

In England, fire safety in non-domestic premises and the common parts of blocks of flats is governed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as amended by the Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. Higher-risk residential buildings are also covered by the Building Safety Act 2022, which is overseen by the Building Safety Regulator.

What is included

Site survey and extinguisher selection to BS 5306-8
Supply and wall mounting with ID signs
Annual basic service to BS 5306-3
Five-year extended services and discharge tests
CO2 overhaul and replacement
Fire blankets for kitchens
Asset register and service labels

Buildings we work on in Portsmouth

Offices and shops
Restaurants and kitchens
Workshops and warehouses
Communal areas where the FRA requires them
Schools
Care homes

Areas we cover from Portsmouth

From Portsmouth we also cover Newport (Isle of Wight) (12 miles), Chichester (14 miles), Southampton (15 miles), Winchester (19 miles) and Basingstoke (31 miles). Elsewhere in Hampshire we work in Southampton, Basingstoke and Winchester. If your building is not in a listed town, we still cover it: every enquiry for fire extinguisher servicing in South East England is handled the same way.

How a job runs

Tell us about the building

Use the form or send us your fire risk assessment action plan. A few details on height, use and current systems are enough to start.

Survey or desktop review

Where we need to see the building, we visit. For some jobs, such as EWS1 scoping, we start with the documents you already hold.

Fixed quote

You get a written, fixed price with a clear scope. Nothing chargeable happens without your approval.

Work and certification

Our engineers carry out the work and leave the right certificates, photographs and logbook entries.

Records and reminders

Reports are filed by building and we remind you before the next test, inspection or review is due.

Fire extinguisher servicing in Portsmouth: questions

Do you provide fire extinguisher servicing in Portsmouth?

Yes. We carry out fire extinguisher servicing in Portsmouth and across Hampshire, including Newport (Isle of Wight), Chichester, Southampton, Winchester. Use the form to tell us about the building and we will reply within one working day.

Which fire and rescue service covers Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is covered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, which enforces fire safety law for non-domestic premises and the common parts of residential buildings in the area.

How often do fire extinguishers need servicing?

A basic service every 12 months, plus an extended service every five years for water, foam and powder units and an overhaul every ten years for CO2.

Should blocks of flats have extinguishers in the common parts?

Often no. Government guidance for purpose-built flats generally discourages extinguishers in common escape routes, because residents should leave rather than fight a fire. Follow your fire risk assessment.

Which extinguisher do I need for electrical equipment?

CO2 is the usual choice for electrical equipment such as server rooms and offices. Some water mist units are also tested for use on electrical fires.

Fire extinguisher servicing in Portsmouth