Fire Extinguishers

The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 has been applicable to the majority of properties since 2006.

The safety of flat owners, employees and visitors is the legal obligation and responsibility of the Residents Management Company (RMC) or Managing Agent, and should be fulfilled by supplying and maintaining the correct fire extinguishers.

Fire extinguishers are produced in several classes, which consist of:

Class A fires (wood, paper, material, cloth, etc)
Extinguisher options: water, foam, powder and hydrospray.

Class B (flammable liquids e.g., petrol, spirits and diesel)
Extinguisher options: foam, powder, CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) or Monnex powder.

Class C (flammable gas)
The extinguishers recommended are powder.

Class D (flammable metals)
The only type of extinguishers for this hazard would be M28, L2 powder or other specialised powders.

Class F (deep fat cooking oil)
The only extinguisher appropriate for this would be the wet chemical extinguisher.

Electrical fires
Extinguisher options: CO2 (Carbon Dioxide), FE36 (automatic extinguishers) and powder.

All extinguishers should be fitted to the wall or mounted on a fire extinguisher stand.

A fire log book is essential and each monthly inspection should be recorded. A maintenance service should be completed by a BAFE extinguisher servicer, who must complete a maintenance service to BS 5306 part 3 once a year (or more if needed).

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).

The options shown below cover the majority of fire extinguishers needed by flat and apartment owners. To order please open the order form below.
2Kg Home Powder Fire Extinguisher

These are all-time best sellers due to their versatility and fighting all fires. Types of fire include Class A (wood, paper, cloth, etc), B (flamable liquids), C (gas – but never put out a gas fire if the gas cannot then be turned off) and safe around live electrical equipment. Anticipated lifespan with indoor use and proper maintenance – 10 years £78.87 Incl. P & P Online Shop – Order Form

9Ltr Water Extinguisher

The water fire extinguisher is the basic standard for most situations. Although our high-quality extinguisher has a fire rating of 21A, standard waters have a rating of 13A, the basis for most calculations with roughly one water per 2000 sq ft or 200 sq m per floor. They are also cheap to refill and simple to service. Types of fire include Class A (wood, paper, cloth, etc) but DO NOT use near live electrical equipment. Anticipated lifespan with indoor use and proper maintenance – up to 10 years £98.87 incl. P & P Online Shop – Order Form

2Kg CO2 Fire Extinguisher

Most premises should have a 2kg CO2 fire extinguisher as it is the “electrical extinguisher”. Light and easy to use, they make no mess. Best combined with a water or AFFF spray, a 2kg carbon dioxide fire extinguisher can be used where electrical items are on fire but should not be used on Class A (paper, wood, cloth, etc) fires. Types of fire include Class B (flamable liquids) and fires involving live electrical equipment. Anticipated lifespan with indoor use and maintenance – over 10 years £123.87 incl P &P Online Shop – Order Form

6Ltr Foam Extinguisher

Water extinguishers were facing stiff competition from the 6 litre AFFF foam fire extinguisher when launched in the 90′s with its lighter weight, 13A rating and special spray nozzle making it safer around modern offices and shops. We recommend this fire extinguisher for most office, shop, hotels and similar premises. Types of fire include Class A (wood, paper, cloth, etc), B (flamable liquids) but DO NOT use near live electrical equipment. Anticipated lifespan with indoor use and proper maintenance – up to 10 years £123.87 incl P &P Online Shop – Order Form

2. Fire Safety Signs:

Final Fire Exit

Fire Exit Right – Fire Exit Left
Fire Exit Down – Fire Exit Up
These Jalite photoluminescent rigid plastic signs glow in the dark if the lights go out. Fixing requires anything as simple as sticky pads, ‘No-nails’ type adhesive or double-sided tape

£16.90 INCL P & P Online Shop – Order Form

4. Smoke Alarms:

The Firex 4870 mains smoke alarm with battery backup is one of the most popular 230v alarms in the UK having recently replaced the Kidde 123/9hi mains smoke alarm. Fully conforming to BS5839-pt6 Grade D, this alarm has a 6-year warranty. A hush and test button are standard and the battery is included.

Ionisation alarms are suitable for fast-flaming fires and are good for landings and living rooms – a house should have a combination of optical and ionisation Do NOT use in or near to a kitchen or shower room Fixing requires two little screws and wallplugs (included) to screw to ceiling or use sticky pads £34.00 inc VAT and P & P Online Shop – Order Form

5. Carbon Monoxide Detectors:

The Kidde carbon monoxide alarm 9CO-5UK protects against the silent killer – CO gas. Neat and tidy, this CO alarm comes complete with batteries, LED, 5-year warranty, low battery indicator bleep and is BSi Kitemarked to BSEN 50291:2001. It is also portable and will stand on a surface. Kidde makes 30 million detectors every year and you won’t get better than this. £39.96 INCL P & P Online Shop – Order Form
ORDER FORMS

To purchase Fire Extinguishers, First Aid Kit, Smoke Alarms 7 Carbon Monoxide Detectors:
Please complete the order form located at:
www.flat-living.co.uk/pdf/order_form_ fire_ext1.pdf available as a PDF file.(651 Kb)

To purchase Fire Safety Signs please complete the order form located at:
www.flat-living.co.uk/pdf/order_form_fire_exit_signs.pdf available as a PDF file.(758 Kb)Fire Safety Equipment