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Sygma Fire, Security & Electrical
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
At Sygma, we specialise in professional fire extinguisher installation, servicing, and maintenance for commercial premises across the UK. Our qualified fire safety engineers carry out thorough on-site inspections, annual servicing, and pressure testing to ensure every extinguisher remains fully operational and compliant with current British Standards and fire safety legislation.
The Fire Safety Order 2005
The Fire Safety Order 2005 states that commercial premises should be fitted with a minimum of 2 “Class A” fire extinguishers on every floor of a building. It is a legal requirement for non-domestic premises that fire extinguishers must be inspected annually by a competent person to ensure they meet the standards set out by the British Standards Institution(BSi). At Sygma, we offer a range of service and maintenance packages to ensure that your services are properly maintained and you can concentrate on your day-to-day operations instead.
Discharge & Pressure Testing
As well as annual servicing, extinguishers must be fully discharged after long periods of inactivity. This is to check that everything still functions properly and there is no internal damage to the unit. We recommend that water, powder, wet chemical and foam extinguishers should undergo this extended service every 5 years, with CO2 being every 10 years.
Our Packages
Platinum Package
- All labour costs for callouts during normal office hours (out-of-hours charged at prevailing rate)
- Prescribed preventative maintenance visits per schedule
- Free temporary loan equipment (max 7 working days)
- Prompt response from professional engineers and support team
- Free equipment repairs*
- Free replacement parts
Enhanced Package
- All labour costs for callouts during normal office hours (out-of-hours charged at prevailing rate)
- Prescribed preventative maintenance visits per schedule
- Free temporary loan equipment (max 7 working days)
- Prompt response from professional engineers and support team
- Free equipment repairs*
- Free replacement parts
Standard Package
- Chargeable call-out response within 8 hours
- Prescribed preventative maintenance visits per schedule
- Prompt response from professional engineers and support team
- Free temporary loan equipment
- Free equipment repairs*
- Free replacement parts
Contact Us
Reach out to Sygma today and let our experts handle all your commercial fire extinguisher maintenance needs.
Phone
Address
Sygma - London Office
54 Poland St
London
W1F 7NJ
Sygma - Kent Office
Unit 4A Geerings Business Centre
Kent
TN23 1EP
Sygma - Suffolk Office
Unit K, Blois Meadow Business Centre
Suffolk
CB9 7BN
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Commercial Fire Extinguisher Maintenance.
Do fire extinguishers need to be serviced every year?
Yes. UK fire safety regulations and British Standard BS 5306 recommend that all commercial fire extinguishers are professionally inspected and serviced at least once every 12 months to ensure they remain safe, fully operational, and compliant.
Is fire extinguisher servicing a legal requirement?
Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, business owners and duty holders are responsible for ensuring fire safety equipment is properly maintained. Regular servicing helps demonstrate legal compliance and reduces liability.
What does a fire extinguisher service include?
A professional service includes checking pressure levels, seals, hoses, nozzles, safety pins, signage, and mounting brackets. Engineers also inspect for corrosion, damage, leaks, and signs of partial or complete discharge.
Can I inspect fire extinguishers myself?
Yes. Visual checks should be carried out monthly by a responsible person to ensure extinguishers are accessible, undamaged, and in place. However, annual servicing must be completed by a qualified fire safety professional.
When should a fire extinguisher be replaced?
Fire extinguishers should be replaced if they fail inspection, show significant corrosion or damage, cannot hold pressure, or have reached the end of their service life. Your engineer will advise if replacement is required.
Still have questions?
Reach out to our Commercial Fire Extinguisher Maintenance team today.