Fire extinguisher services

Fire Extinguishers & Hydrants installed in all commercial buildings (offices, retail stores, warehouses, factories, etc.), in public buildings (hospitals, schools, universities, theatres, etc.) and multi-occupancy residential buildings all need to be regularly inspected and tested. The inspection, test and maintenance regime for fire extinguishers & hydrants is specified in the Australia Standard AS 1851 Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment.
There are some key points that property owners, property managers, tenants and the general community should be aware of to ensure they receive the appropriate level of service including being aware of what they are being charged for. The following provides some guidelines to assist in receiving the correct servicing of fire extinguishers:
Servicing Requirements
- All extinguishers have to be inspected at six monthly intervals and if they don't have a pressure gauge, they may need to be weighed to check they are still full.
- Some extinguisher types may require additional tasks to be carried out annually.
Extinguishers need to be emptied, pressure tested and refilled every five years. - There may be other servicing requirements at 3, 5 or 6years.
- The tests and intervals are to be recorded on a label or metal tag attached to the unit.
- No other work is required, provided that the visual inspection of the extinguisher shows that it is in a serviceable condition, unless the gauge indicates the unit is under pressure or the weight is too low. Any additional work needed must be approved by the client before being carried out.
Extinguishers must, however, be refilled, even if only partially discharged, between the five year services.
ATTS offer a complete inspection, change over & certification service that complies with all Australian Stds & Council regulations
FPA member : 14208 (Fire Protection Association)
Another advantage of using ATTS Facilities Maintenance is we can inspect all your exit & emergency lights whilst on site as well as design & implement emergency & evacuation plans.

