Fire extinguishers — supplied, serviced & maintained to BS 5306

Fire safety legislation mandates that fire extinguishers be serviced annually. We offer a comprehensive solution — supply, installation, annual servicing and reactive maintenance — to BS 5306, with reminders so you never miss a service date.

Full lifecycle service

Supply, install & maintain — one contractor

From specifying the right extinguishers for your premises, through proper installation with signage and mountings, to BS 5306 annual servicing and reactive callouts. Service reminders sent so you never miss a date.

What we do

Fire extinguisher servicing — annual, compliant, hassle-free

Fire safety legislation mandates that fire extinguishers be serviced annually. BLEC Group offers a comprehensive solution for businesses seeking high-quality, dependable service at a competitive price. Our team of experts conducts thorough inspections of all relevant equipment and provides informed advice on necessary actions to maintain equipment functionality.

In addition to fire extinguisher servicing, we provide fire safety equipment and training solutions to businesses throughout the UK.

Expert fire extinguisher maintenance for your property

All types of fire extinguishers require annual inspection to ensure correct pressure, weight, and proper operation. BLEC Group specialises in fire extinguisher maintenance, offering expert advice on protecting your buildings with portable fire equipment.

We service all makes of extinguishers to BS 5306 and provide a full range of inspection services to ensure your property is protected. Our diverse client base receives the same level of customer service, regardless of company size — and our services help ensure compliance with existing fire safety legislation.

Supply, installation and maintenance contracts

Employers are legally responsible for regularly servicing workplace fire extinguishers to ensure they remain in good repair and working order. BLEC Group offers comprehensive supply, installation and maintenance contracts for all fire safety equipment, dry risers and hydrants, fire alarm systems, and portable appliance testing.

We provide nationwide service, reminding you when servicing is due and arranging for engineers to visit your property. Our professional services are certified by industry regulators, offering the assurance of SafeContractor.

Extinguisher types we cover

Why BLEC for fire extinguishers

Supply, install, service — one team

Six things that come as standard on every BLEC fire extinguisher contract — because the bottle on the wall needs to work the one time you grab it.

BS 5306 servicing

Annual service to the British Standard for portable fire extinguishers — pressure, weight, condition, with a tag attached on completion.

Safe Contractor certified

Independently audited contractor accreditation recognised by procurement and FM teams across the UK.

Service reminders

We diary your next service and prompt you when it's due — no missed dates, no compliance gaps, no awkward conversations with the fire officer.

All makes & types

Water, foam, dry powder, CO₂, wet chemical — across all the major UK manufacturers. We service what you have, no replacement upsell needed.

Nationwide coverage

Service contracts covered across the UK — single-site, multi-site, or estate-wide. Same engineers, same paperwork, same SLAs.

Fire safety training

Optional staff training — extinguisher familiarisation, fire warden, evacuation procedures. Pair it with your servicing visit.

Related security & safety services

Access control sits inside a wider security and life-safety system — we cover the whole picture.

Fire Risk Assessment

The FRA determines what extinguishers your premises actually needs — types, quantities, locations. Often the first step.

Fire Alarm Servicing

Extinguishers, fire alarms and risers all need annual servicing. Combine them into one contract for one site visit cycle.

Riser Service

Wet & dry risers serviced to BS 9990:2015 — alongside your extinguishers for a complete building fire safety package.

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Common Questions

Fire extinguisher questions answered.

The questions we get asked most often when employers and facilities managers commission extinguisher servicing or first set up a contract. If yours isn’t here, just call or drop us a line.

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How often do fire extinguishers need to be serviced?

BS 5306-3 requires an annual basic service for all portable fire extinguishers — usually called a “service” or “annual maintenance”. On top of that, an extended service every 5 years is required for most stored-pressure extinguishers, and a discharge test & overhaul every 10 years for CO₂ extinguishers. We diary all three on every contract and prompt you when each is due.

Which type of extinguisher do I need for my business?

It depends on the fire risks present. As a rough guide: water or foam for general offices, retail and accommodation (Class A); CO₂ for electrical risks (server rooms, near IT equipment); dry powder for mixed risks and outdoor/industrial settings (covers A, B and C); wet chemical for kitchens (Class F cooking oils). The Fire Risk Assessment will specify the right types, quantities and locations for your premises — we typically combine the two services.

How many extinguishers do I need?

BS 5306-8 sets out the calculation — broadly, at least two Class A extinguishers per floor, with a maximum 30 metre travel distance from any point in the building to the nearest extinguisher. Additional units are required for specific risks (kitchens, electrical, fuel stores) and large open spaces. We’ll site-visit, calculate, and quote against the exact requirement — not over-spec.

What happens during an annual service?

The engineer checks each extinguisher’s pressure (gauge in the green), weight (to confirm contents are intact), condition (no corrosion, dents or damage), seals and pins (intact, tamper-evident), hose, handle and nozzle, and signage and mounting. A service tag is attached with date and engineer details. Anything beyond economical repair gets quoted for replacement, like for like.

Do you remind us when servicing is due?

Yes — that’s a core part of the contract. We diary your annual service, your 5-year extended service, your 10-year CO₂ overhaul, and any equipment-specific dates. You’ll get a reminder ahead of each due date, with a proposed visit slot. Skipping a service breaches BS 5306 compliance and can invalidate your insurance — we make sure it doesn’t happen by accident.

Can you train our staff to use the extinguishers?

Yes. We offer fire safety training covering extinguisher familiarisation (which one to use on what), basic operation (PASS technique), fire warden duties, and evacuation procedures. Training can be a one-off session or part of your ongoing contract. Many clients combine training with the annual service visit to minimise disruption.