BS 5306

Fire extinguishers in London

The right extinguishers, in the right places, kept in date. Supplied, serviced and certified to BS 5306-3 and BS 5306-8.

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The right extinguisher, in the right place

Supply, commissioning and annual servicing to BS 5306, so what is on the wall matches the risk in the room.

Matched to the risk

Water, foam, CO2, powder and wet chemical, specified for what is actually in the building.

Annual service to BS 5306

Serviced and labelled every year, with extended service and replacement scheduled when they fall due.

Positioned and signed

Mounted at the right height on escape routes, with signage so they can be found under pressure.

Staff know how to use them

Basic extinguisher training available so someone on site is confident to act.

What extinguishers does my building need?

The correct provision depends on the fire risks in each area, not a one-size box-ticking exercise. We stock the four common types and match them to the hazards during the survey:

Type	Suited to
Water	Ordinary combustibles: paper, wood, textiles
Foam	Combustibles and flammable liquids
CO2	Electrical equipment and flammable liquids
Powder	Broad-spectrum risks, plant rooms, vehicles

Direct answer: the right extinguisher depends on what could burn. Water and foam for ordinary combustibles, CO2 for electrical risks, powder as a broad-spectrum option. BS 5306-8 guides how many you need and where they go.

What we provide

Survey and specification to BS 5306-8: the correct type, number and placement for your premises.
Supply and installation of new extinguishers, with wall brackets, stands and signage.
Annual servicing to BS 5306-3, with extended service or overhaul at the correct intervals.
Certification and labelling, so every unit shows its service date and status.

How often do they need servicing?

Every extinguisher needs an annual basic service by a competent person, with extended servicing at longer intervals depending on type, all set out in BS 5306-3. Your own staff should also carry out a quick monthly visual check. We handle the professional servicing, replace anything that fails, and keep your records straight. All our services support compliance with insurance policies.

Extinguishers that match the risk in the room

Both jobs get called the same thing on the invoice. This is what actually differs.

Specification Whatever was on the van, mounted near the door Water, foam, CO2, powder or wet chemical, chosen for the actual risk BS 5306
Positioning Left on the floor behind a filing cabinet Mounted at the right height on escape routes and signed Signed
Servicing A sticker changed without the unit being opened Annual service to BS 5306-3, with extended service scheduled when due Annual
Staff Nobody on site has ever handled one Basic extinguisher training so someone is confident to act Training available

How it works

Four steps, the price agreed in writing before anyone starts, and one accredited team from survey to certificate.

Free survey

We count what you have, check its condition and identify what the risk actually calls for.
Written quote

Units, positions, signage and price, in writing, with no obligation.
Supply and commission

Delivered, mounted, commissioned and labelled to BS 5306.
Annual servicing

Booked in each year with a certificate, so nothing quietly goes out of date.

What clients say after the first visit

A cross-section of the offices, HMOs and blocks we look after across London.

The old panel kept throwing faults and our previous company never turned up. Flame Shield took it over, cleared the faults in one visit, and we get a certificate every service now.

James H.Office manager, Islington

Fire alarm and emergency lighting across a three-storey office, on a tight deadline. Clean job, tidy cabling, and the BS 5839 side explained in plain English.

Priya S.Facilities lead, Wood Green

As a landlord with two HMOs I just want it compliant and documented. Their engineer talked me through what the regs need and emailed the certificates the same week.

Daniel O.Landlord, Enfield

Fire extinguishers: your questions answered

How often do fire extinguishers need servicing?

Fire extinguishers need a basic service by a competent person every year, with an extended service or overhaul at longer intervals depending on the type, as set out in BS 5306-3. On top of the annual service, someone on site should give them a quick visual check monthly. We service, certificate and label every unit.

What types of fire extinguisher do I need?

It depends on the fire risks in each area. Water and foam suit ordinary combustibles like paper and textiles, CO2 suits electrical risks and flammable liquids, and powder is a broad-spectrum option often used in plant rooms and vehicles. We stock water, foam, CO2 and powder, and advise on the right mix during the survey.

How many extinguishers does my premises need, and where?

BS 5306-8 guides the type, number and placement based on the size and use of the building and the risks present. Extinguishers should be sited on escape routes near exits and specific hazards. Our survey works out the correct provision so you are neither under-equipped nor paying for units you do not need.

Do you supply new extinguishers as well as service them?

Yes. We supply, install, service and certificate extinguishers, and we replace units that have been used, are out of date, or have failed inspection. Installation and servicing follow BS 5306-3 and BS 5306-8.