Choosing a fire extinguisher for your premises requires some consideration before purchase. Australian Standard AS2444 for fire extinguishers must be complied with, which means that the location and installation must conform to the building layout and the fire risks that have been identified. There are many different classes of fire extinguishers since different types of fire require different kinds of elements to battle them.
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Australian Standard Rules Regarding Choice of Fire Extinguisher
The benefit of having the attention of a trained service professional is that they can assess your building and determine where fire hazards exist. This may seem like a simple process on paper, however, it is only after completing this task personally and then comparing what you found against what a professional found does it become clear exactly how many fire threats exist.
Extinguishers that use water are a bad choice if you work in a kitchen where oil or electrical fires are a possibility since they will only make matters worse. As such, it is important to secure the right equipment specific to your premises. There are different ways that you can install your fire extinguisher, but the way that you ultimately choose will depend on the nature of your property. Some customers opt for cabinets to store their fire extinguishers, whereas others will install mounts to protect them from people traffic. Fire Extinguisher Testing in Sydney might have different requirements than Melbourne, and that is why you should get expert advice rather than do your DIY project with possibly faulty information. With Jim’s Fire Safety, it couldn’t be easier to follow the law while getting the job done.
Australian Standard For Fire Extinguisher Considerations
At Jim’s Fire Safety, we work with our customers to provide them with accurate insightful information about how they should store and locate their fire extinguishers. The location and height of each piece of equipment must adhere to AS2444 Australian Standard for fire extinguishers. This dictates that installation must be a minimum of 10 centimetres off the ground and the top of the extinguisher should be no more than 1.2 metres above floor level.
Signage is a key consideration that must be taken into account. It must be easy for those present to locate a fire extinguisher if a fire breaks out. The sign must be directly above the device and indicate the kind of fires that it is appropriate to use on. Colour coding is used to make it much easier to recognise one type of extinguisher from another, which is essential when time is running out.
Professionals will always find areas to install these devices that are a far enough distance away from any risk area. It is recommended that for Class A fire risks, fire extinguishers must be kept a maximum distance of 15 metres away. It is important to seek the assistance of a fire safety professional when you are making determinations about where to install your devices.
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Ensuring that your business or home is in full compliance with the regulations that apply can be a challenge for those that have limited previous experience in this field. As such, the team here at Jim’s Fire Safety are the ideal choice to assist with our fire extinguisher testing service
Our online chat feature is an easy way to speak with our friendly, helpful customer service team or you can pick up the phone and give us a call. We are the experts that thousands trust every year to bring them in line with the Australian Standard for fire extinguishers. It is also easy to book a free quote using the button at the top of the page.
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Australian Standard For Fire Extinguishers
Jim’s Fire Safety carry out maintenance of fire extinguishers to help you keep your establishment safe. We have been carrying out maintenance for several years and have gained considerable experience which we bring to you.
When buying a fire extinguisher, many people are often unaware that an Australian standard for fire extinguishers exists and that these have to be regularly serviced and recharged, even if no fire has broken out and they have remained unused.
We carry out tests to examine if the Standards are being met, in order for you to not fall foul of the law. We assure you of our commitment to ensuring that you meet the requisite Standards.
Once you select a fire extinguisher for your premises or vessel, there are several compliance standards that have to be met. At Jim’s Fire Safety, we offer inspection of your establishment for fire standards compliance and are able to issue the requisite annual fire safety statement, should these be met.
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What Is The Australian Standard For Fire Extinguishers?
There are three Standards that apply specifically to fire safety products:
- The first one provides guidelines on how they are constructed.
- The second provides for how the safety product should be installed and used.
- The third provides for how they are to be maintained and serviced.
The three standards that apply to fire extinguishers are:
AS1841 – relates to the manufacture
AS2444 – relates to the location selection and installation
AS1851 – relates to the maintenance of the fire extinguisher.
Please note that as per Standard AS1851 2012 that relates to regular scheduled fire protection equipment and systems, both wheeled and portable fire extinguishers should be tested every six months. A service overhaul should be carried out every five years or so, but this will depend on the type of extinguisher.
Who Can Help Me With The Standard For Fire Extinguishers?
Our technicians can carry out tests to ascertain the functionality of your fire extinguisher, as well as carry out pressure testing. Refills must be made in between the five years, even if the extinguisher has not been fully used.
After carrying out tests, we label your equipment to indicate that compliance has been tested and meets compliance standards for safety. Our team of experts also carry out the following tests on your premises, saving you both the inconvenience and the time:
- Accessibility
- Anti-tamper device
- Contents full charge
- Discharge nozzle
- External corrosion
- External damage
- Exterior & instruct
- Outlet hose assembly
- Pressure indicator
- Service tag
- Signage
- Support bracket
- Weight
Through our years of experience, we have gained knowledge on all of the various extinguishers available on the market, and we put this knowledge to use when you contract us to service your fire extinguisher, helping you to ensure that your equipment does not fail you when you will most need it.
Should your equipment fail to meet the required standards, we will recommend the necessary maintenance, repair and replacement of parts or equipment if need be. Our goal is to not only ensure compliance, but your safety as well.
After we have verified the functionality and accessibility of your device making certain it is also properly located, we will apply a service tag to your canister so that your work team knows the equipment is safe to use and that your fire extinguisher has met the compliance standards.
Make Sure Your Fire Extinguishers Are Safe
Your fire extinguisher will be charged and ready following servicing by our technicians, and the canister will, in addition, be certified and labelled, indicating that service was performed and that the appropriate standards have been met.
Do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions at all. Our phone number is 131 546, or you can drop us an enquiry online, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Jim’s Fire Safety specialises in fire safety protection for homes & workplaces around Australia. We offer a variety of services such as smoke alarm testing and fire extinguisher testing to ensure you are safe if a fire does occur. Browse our website further or contact us to learn more.
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