As one of Essex’s most trusted fire safety and electrical providers, Essex Electrical & Fire supplies, installs, and maintains certified fire extinguishers. Our servicing options are available for businesses across the South East, covering a wide range of commercial environments, including:
UK law mandates that property owners, site managers, and landlords of HMOs must ensure the correct fire extinguishers are installed and regularly serviced to protect both occupants and visitors. This responsibility is outlined in the Fire Safety Order 2005.
Essex Electrical & Fire, a BAFE-certified contractor, offers full installation and maintenance services for a wide range of fire extinguisher types. Learn more about our product options and compliance services below.
Each fire type demands a specific extinguisher. We conduct on-site assessments to identify fire risks based on your operations, layout, and stored materials. We’ll recommend extinguishers based on the potential fire classes your business may face:
It’s vital that each extinguisher type matches the fire class it’s intended for. We’ll help you identify the appropriate extinguishers based on BS EN3 standards, ensuring full compliance with British regulations. Our experts will advise and supply exactly what you need.
| Type | BS EN 3 Colour Code | Fire Class |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Signal Red | A |
| Water Mist | White and Red | A, F (also suitable for B, C, electrical if certified) |
| Foam | Red with Cream Panel | A, B, electrical (if tested) |
| Dry Powder | Red with Blue Panel | A, B, C, electrical |
| CO2 | Red with Black Panel | B, electrical |
| Wet Chemical | Red with Yellow Panel | A, F (some can cover B) |
| Specialist Powder | Red with Blue Panel | D |
Every extinguisher provided by Essex Electrical & Fire is BAFE-certified and carries the BSI Kitemark (BS EN3), as well as the CE Mark, ensuring full compliance and reliability.
Need expert help selecting fire extinguishers for your property? Call us today: 0808 196 3614 or essex@electrofiregroupltd.co.uk.
Through our dedicated sales arm, UK Fire Supplies, Essex Electrical & Fire offers a wide selection of quality fire extinguishers at highly competitive prices. Browse our catalogue today!
According to fire safety law, all extinguishers must undergo annual servicing by a trained and accredited engineer. This ensures your equipment is not only legal but ready for use in an emergency.
All our servicing work is carried out in accordance with BS 5306, ensuring every unit is thoroughly checked and in safe working order. Essex Electrical & Fire is BAFE-accredited and services all standard extinguisher types, including:
IMPORTANT: Most commercial insurance policies require proof of regular extinguisher maintenance by a certified professional.
With our Basic Plan, we perform an annual inspection of your extinguishers. This includes testing, compliance checks, and a written service report to meet health and safety standards.
After servicing, each extinguisher is labelled with:
This plan includes a full discharge test and recharge of each unit to ensure optimal performance. It also includes all services provided in the Basic Plan.
