The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 has been applicable to most properties since 2006.
It is the legal duty of the Residents Management Company (RMC) or Managing Agent to ensure the safety of flat owners, employees and visitors by supplying and maintaining the correct fire extinguishers.
Fire extinguishers are produced in several classes, which include:-
Class A fires (wood, paper, material, cloth, etc)
Extinguisher options include water, hydrospray, foam and powder.
Class B (flammable liquids such as petrol, spirits and diesel)
Extinguisher options include foam, powder, CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) or Monnex powder.
Class C (flammable gas)
Extinguishers recommended are powder.
Class D (flammable metals)
The only type of extinguishers for this risk would be M28, L2 powder or other specialised powders.
Class F (deep fat cooking oil)
The only extinguisher suitable would be the wet chemical extinguisher.
Electrical fires
Extinguisher options are CO2 (Carbon Dioxide), FE36 (automatic extinguishers) and powder.
All extinguishers should be fixed to the wall or mounted on a fire extinguisher stand.
A fire log book is required where monthly inspections should be logged. A maintenance service should be completed by a BAFE extinguisher servicer who
should complete a maintenance service to BS 5306 part 3 once a year (or more if necessary).
Only purchase Fire Extinguishers that have full BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) certification, BSi Kitemark to BS EN3 and CE Mark (a legal requirement with the Pressure Equipment Directive - PED).
Most fire extinguishers required by flat and apartment owners will be covered by the options shown below. .
2 Kg Home Powder Fire Extinguisher (for inside flats) |
£69.90 |
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9 Ltr Water Fire Extinguisher (for communal hallways and landings) |
£89.90 |
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6 Ltr Foam Fire Extinguisher (for communal hallways and landings) |
£114.90 |
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2 Kg CO2 Fire Extinguisher(for electrical fires) |
£114.90 |
For information on how to order please go to
www.flat-living.co.uk/products/fire_safety_equipment.htm
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