Fire Extinguisher Servicing and Maintenance for Care Homes

When a Safe I.S. engineer attends your site, each fire extinguisher is assessed individually through a structured, in-depth servicing process. This is not a superficial inspection. Every visit involves a systematic series of technical checks to confirm that equipment remains safe to use, correctly maintained and capable of operating effectively if needed. All servicing is carried out in accordance with BS 5306, with each extinguisher undergoing a comprehensive examination that considers condition, pressure, components and suitability for the environment in which it is installed. This approach helps ensure continued compliance, dependable performance in an emergency and clear evidence of maintenance for fire risk assessments and audits.

Following servicing, clear and detailed service records are issued for each extinguisher. These records support fire risk assessments, CQC inspections, insurance requirements and internal compliance checks, providing assurance that fire safety equipment is being properly maintained.

Servicing is quick and unobtrusive, typically taking around three to five minutes per extinguisher. Visits are planned carefully to avoid disrupting residents, staff routines and care delivery, with engineers working methodically through corridors, communal areas and plant rooms.

The type, number and positioning of fire extinguishers within a care home is determined by the fire risk assessment. Factors include resident mobility, evacuation strategy, ignition sources, kitchen facilities, laundry areas and plant rooms. There is no universal layout, so equipment must be matched to the risks present.

Yes. All new fire extinguishers must be commissioned once installed in their final location within the care home. Units are not considered operational until commissioning has been completed by a competent person, after which they enter the annual servicing cycle.

Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, care home operators must ensure all fire safety equipment is subject to a suitable maintenance regime. Regular fire extinguisher servicing forms a key part of demonstrating compliance and protecting residents, staff and visitors.