Fire Extinguisher Compliance · All 33 London Boroughs

Fire Extinguisher Servicing London

Searching for a certified fire extinguisher service in London? SR Maintenance provides fire extinguisher servicing London for businesses that need reliable fire safety support. Our in-house technicians follow BS 5306-3:2017 and Article 17 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. We complete fire extinguisher maintenance London across all 33 London boroughs and the M25 corridor, with full service reports after each visit.

Last updated: September 2026

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Fire Extinguisher Servicing London

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Is fire extinguisher servicing a legal requirement in London?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duty for fire extinguisher maintenance. Fire extinguisher servicing requirements follow BS 5306-3:2017, the recognised standard for inspection and maintenance records.

Monthly visual check

A monthly visual check is completed by the responsible person or trained staff and logged in the fire logbook. It is a check, not a service, under fire extinguisher servicing regulations .

Annual basic service

An annual basic service follows BS 5306-3:2017 and is completed by a competent person. Fire extinguisher testing London helps maintain records and support compliance.

Accurate service records show that extinguishers receive suitable maintenance under Article 17 of the RRO 2005, helping businesses demonstrate proper fire safety management during reviews or inspections.

What's included in a fire extinguisher service?

A fire extinguisher service includes checks, testing, maintenance, and service records. SR Maintenance provides London fire extinguisher services as part of our compliance services, with in-house technicians following BS 5306-3:2017.

Service
Interval
Who completes it
Applies to
Visual check
IntervalMonthly
Who completes itResponsible person / trained staff (logged)
Applies toAll extinguishers
Basic service
IntervalEvery 12 months
Who completes itCompetent person (SR technician)
Applies toAll extinguisher types
Extended service
IntervalEvery 5 years
Who completes itCompetent person (SR technician)
Applies toWater, foam, powder, wet chemical extinguishers
Overhaul
IntervalEvery 10 years
Who completes itCompetent person (SR technician)
Applies toCO2 extinguishers

SR Maintenance delivers extinguisher servicing London for businesses and property managers. At 5 and 10 years, we advise on service or replacement based on extinguisher condition.

Fire extinguisher types and the fires they cover

Different fire extinguisher types are designed for different fire risks. Fire classes include Class A for solid materials, Class B for flammable liquids, Class C for flammable gases, Class D for metals and Class F for cooking oils and fats. Electrical risks are shown with an electric spark symbol and are not a fire class.

Type
Fire classes
London use
Service notes
Water (red)
Fire classesClass A
London useOffices and communal areas
Service notesExtended service at 5 years
Foam / F3 (cream)
Fire classesClass A and B
London useMixed risks and flammable liquids
Service notesPFOA AFFF use ended 4 July 2025 and move to fluorine-free options
CO2 (black)
Fire classesClass B and electrical
London useServer rooms and electrical areas
Service notesOverhaul at 10 years
Dry powder (blue)
Fire classesClass A, B, C and electrical
London usePlant rooms and external areas
Service notesAvoid enclosed occupied spaces
Wet chemical (yellow)
Fire classesClass F and A
London useCommercial kitchens
Service notesExtended service at 5 years
Check your foam extinguishers.

SR Maintenance identifies affected foam extinguishers during servicing and advises on compliant replacements. PFOA-containing AFFF foam use ended on 4 July 2025 with the industry moving towards fluorine-free options.

Do you have the right extinguishers in the right places?

  • BS 5306-8:2023 covers extinguisher selection and positioning.
  • BS 5306-3:2017 covers extinguisher servicing and maintenance.
  • Up to 400 m² needs two Class A extinguishers with a combined rating of 26A.
  • Over 400 m² requires 0.065 × floor area (m²) minimum rating.
  • Travel distance is 30 m for Class A and 10 m for Class B, electrical and Class F risks.
  • Servicing identifies missing, outdated, damaged or unsuitable extinguishers.
  • SR Maintenance identifies extinguisher needs and recommends suitable solutions.

    BS 5306-8:2023
    How many & where
    Selection & positioning
    BS 5306-3:2017
    Keeping them serviced
    Commissioning & maintenance

    What servicing often finds

    Condemned or damaged units
    Out-of-date service tags
    Wrong type for the risk present
    Missing where provision requires one

    How much does fire extinguisher servicing cost in London?

    Fire extinguisher service cost depends on your extinguisher types, quantity, and required maintenance. SR Maintenance provides clear pricing for single properties and larger portfolios.

    Property
    Extinguisher
    SR Price
    Included
    Single Property
    ExtinguisherUp to 3 extinguishers
    SR Price£99
    IncludedFull BS 5306 safety tags and digital compliance certification
    Small Commercial
    ExtinguisherUp to 5 extinguishers
    SR Price£200
    IncludedComplete physical testing, pressure gauge checks and parts
    Multi-Property
    Extinguisher20+ extinguishers
    SR PriceBook an audit
    IncludedCentralised multi-property tracking and fixed annual pricing

    SR fire extinguisher servicing

    From£99

    single property, up to 3 extinguishers

    Full BS 5306 safety tags and digital certification
    Small commercial up to 5 units from £200
    Fixed annual pricing for 20+ unit portfolios

    Serviced in-house by our own qualified technicians

    SR Maintenance completes fire extinguisher inspection London and servicing with its own technicians across all 33 London boroughs and the M25 corridor. Our team maintains extinguishers to BS 5306-3:2017 and provides service records.

    On-Site Inspection

    Our technicians visit your property and check extinguisher condition, location, and service needs.

    Full Maintenance Service

    We maintain extinguishers to BS 5306-3:2017 with the required checks and updates.

    Equipment Tagging

    Each serviced extinguisher receives an updated tag with maintenance details.

    Service Documentation

    We provide clear certificates after visits to support accurate fire safety records.

    Fire extinguisher servicing across your whole portfolio

    SR Maintenance provides fire extinguisher servicing across single sites and multiple properties. Our team handles annual servicing, 5-year extended servicing and 10-year CO² overhauls. Our NICEIC accreditation supports our fire extinguisher services and maintenance.

    Extinguishers fold into the wider fire-safety picture SR manages, fire alarm servicing, emergency lighting, fire doors and your fire risk assessment one accountable account.

    Due dates that never line up
    by unit type
    Building · units12-month track
    Tower A
    water + CO2 + powder
    Retail Parade
    water + wet chemical
    Elm House
    water + CO2
    Park Depot
    powder + CO2
    Annual basic5-yr extended10-yr CO2 overhaul

    Illustration of the scheduling SR absorbs, not a client dashboard or login.

    What happens if a unit fails or is missing?

    During every fire extinguisher service, SR Maintenance checks for failed, missing, condemned, expired or incorrect units. Our team identifies the issue, explains the requirement and advises on the correct extinguisher solution.

    • Identifies faulty, missing and unsuitable units.
    • Advises on replacement, extinguisher type and positioning.
    • Supports BS 5306-8 requirements.
    • Covers annual servicing, 5-year extended service and 10-year CO² overhaul needs.
    Commercial HMO / landlord Routine service vs new install

    Fire extinguisher servicing across London and the M25

    We provide fire extinguisher servicing across all 33 London areas, including 32 boroughs, the City of London and the M25 corridor. Our team covers Central, North, South, East and West London, with multi-site visits for portfolio servicing.

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    Fire Extinguisher Waltham Forest

    Fire Extinguisher Wandsworth

    Fire Extinguisher Westminster

    Fire Extinguisher Servicing London FAQ's

    The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires suitable fire safety measures and maintenance of fire safety equipment. BS 5306-3 provides the recognised method for portable fire extinguisher servicing by a competent person.

    Fire extinguisher servicing follows set intervals:

    • Monthly visual checks
    • Annual basic servicing
    • 5-year extended servicing for water, foam, powder and wet chemical units
    • 10-year CO₂ overhaul
    Fire extinguisher servicing requires a competent person with suitable training and knowledge. BAFE SP101 provides a recognised route for verifying portable extinguisher servicing competence. SR completes servicing through its trained team.
    A check is a visual inspection for obvious issues. A service involves detailed inspection, maintenance checks, condition assessment and service records completed by a competent technician.
    Costs depend on the number of units, service type and site requirements. Pricing includes the visit and individual extinguisher servicing. See our pricing section for details.
    HMO extinguisher requirements depend on the property layout and fire risk assessment. LACORS guidance recommends suitable extinguishers in common areas, including a multi-purpose extinguisher on each floor where appropriate.
    Foam extinguishers are not completely banned. PFOA-containing AFFF foam use ended on 4 July 2025. F3 foam alternatives are available for suitable applications.

    BS 5306 standards cover key areas of fire extinguisher management:

    • BS 5306-3 covers inspection, maintenance and servicing of portable fire extinguishers.
    • BS 5306-8 covers extinguisher selection, quantity, distribution and positioning.
    SR supplies replacement extinguishers where required. We identify suitable equipment based on your premises and extinguisher requirements.
    SR Maintenance carries out visits based on your property needs and availability. We issue service reports and certificates after the inspection and servicing are complete.

    Free Portfolio Compliance Audit

    Book your free portfolio compliance audit

    Choose your fire extinguisher service with SR Maintenance. We review servicing requirements and fire safety needs across properties. 

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