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Why does your business need fire extinguishers?

10 September 2021 | Newflame Fire Equipment

Why does your business need fire extinguishers?

What types of fires do extinguishers combat?


The efficient use of a fire extinguisher can prevent a small fire becoming a big problem and can help keep both your staff and your work premises safe. A simple small fire may be nothing more than an inconvenience, whereas a major fire could bring your business to its knees.

Adequate provision of fire extinguishers in the workplace is a requirement of your insurance and a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Fire extinguisher servicing is one of the most paramount maintenance routines for the preservation of your premises. Newflame can service all makes and types of fire extinguishers. Newflame have been in the business of servicing fire extinguishers since 1975Extinguishers must be ready to act whenever needed, and their regular checking is part of your Health and Safety obligations under the Fire Safety Order of 2005.

Newflame’s service team have many decades’ experience in maintaining existing fire extinguishers in a wide variety of commercial and domestic locations. Our qualified engineers and technicians offer a service package that’s designed to ensure your safety and peace of mind.

Our service package includes:
  • Regular maintenance of all your fire prevention equipment
  • Extensive spares store to replace all makes of equipment
  • Fully certified staff who know and understand a vast range of fire equipment from multiple manufacturers
  • Written reports as required by the Fire Safety Order
  • Fire Safety Inspection Certification, as recognised by your insurers
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