Fire Extinguisher Testing Service in Sydney

Why Professional Fire Extinguisher Testing is Essential For Sydney Businesses

The right time to test your fire extinguishers is at the point of purchase, which should then be followed by regular testing to afford you and your workforce a degree of protection that is necessary for safe working environments. Even if you never use your fire extinguisher you must request professional servicing to pressure test and refill it every five years.

At Jim’s Fire Safety, we work with businesses throughout Australia that are fortunate to never have had a fire on their premises, but continue to check their equipment, which is what is expected under the prevailing legislation, rules and regulations. You cannot count on an unused fire extinguisher that has not been tested. It is also important to bear in mind that damage and exposure to contaminants can compromise and render them useless.

How Often Should Sydney Fire Extinguishers Be Tested?

A question that our service professionals are asked regularly by customers is how often they should have their fire extinguishers tested. Everything that we do here at Jim’s Fire Safety is informed by the rules that apply in each territory. The AS1851 indicates that all portable and wheeled fire extinguishers should be tested every six months and that pressure testing and refills need to be carried out at least every five years.

Our fire extinguisher service in Sydney affords businesses the flexibility that they want in terms of the testing that they believe is necessary. As such, those that prefer to test every month are accommodated in the same way as those who prefer to stick to the guidelines mentioned above. If you believe that your equipment is somewhat compromised then it is important to seek testing as soon as possible.

Businesses that discover that they need new extinguishers are encouraged to seek professional advice before they spend their money. The reality is that there are different kind of fire extinguishers for different kinds of fires. You want to make sure that the ones you buy are appropriate for the kind of fire hazards that are in your workplace. Investing in the wrong kind of fire extinguisher could make a fire that starts worse, so it is crucial to choose wisely and with the benefit of expert knowledge.

Ensuring Your Compliance With The Sydney Fire Extinguisher Testing Code

At Jim’s Fire Safety, our team stay abreast of all amendments and changes to both the australian standard for fire extinguishers and further fire safety legislation in each territory. This gives our customers a level of confidence in their compliance. We understand that your time is in demand and that your focus is required on your core competencies, which is why our flexible, mobile service is ready to assess your environment and carry out the best fire extinguisher testing in Sydney currently available.

Booking an appointment is easy, but if you want to chat with us about your requirements first, feel free to use the online chat feature here on our site, or give us a call.
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Fire break-outs are caused by many things such as faulty equipment, sheer human error or carelessness. This can be compounded by the failure to have the right firefighting equipment necessary, leading to injury or loss of lives.

While some people may invest in buying fire safety equipment, one of the reasons they then neglect to have their equipment checked after installation is the expense. At Jim’s Fire Safety, we offer fire extinguisher testing and other fire safety equipment testing in Sydney at an extremely reasonable cost.

A functional fire extinguisher will quickly put out a fire before it has chance to spread and get out of control. One that is defective will be ineffective in the event of a fire, causing you to risk everything. That is why it is important to maintain it in perfect working order and to do that, you must carry out the regular scheduled maintenance, plus other maintenance as required.

Maintaining a Functional Fire Extinguisher

In the event of a fire, fire extinguishers are extremely useful, often managing to contain the flames before they spread. As such, investing in keeping them functional and ready for use whenever they are called upon is guaranteeing your safety and the safety of those around you.

More often than not, fire extinguishers are purchased, mounted on a wall and promptly forgotten about. Most people are even unaware that the extinguishers require servicing, being content to just know that they have one on hand.

However, there’s more to just owning a fire extinguisher, and there are many compelling reasons to maintain your extinguisher in good working order, besides the obvious one of keeping you safe.

Surprising Benefits of Fire Extinguishers

A surprising fact that many are ignorant of is the role fire extinguishers play in keeping the environment healthy. All fires cause pollution by releasing harmful emissions into the air that negatively affect humans. It is the reason more people in a fire die from toxic fumes inhalation rather than from burns.

Fires also release large amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere. A fire extinguisher will quickly put out a fire, preventing both the toxic fumes and carbon dioxide from being released.

Apart from the positive effects using a fire extinguisher has on the environment, another surprising benefit is the savings on the use of water. Putting out fires requires tons of water and should you be able to extinguish the flames with an extinguisher before requiring the intervention of a fire engine, you help to conserve water.

We Keep Your Extinguishers Functional

Our certified technicians work to keep your fire extinguishers from becoming non-functional.

A recent survey in Europe by the European Committee of the Manufacturers of Fire Protection Equipment and Fire Fighting Vehicles, EUROFEU, showed that of the 2,600 cases studied, 81.5% of fires were successfully put out using a fire extinguisher.

That is a compelling reason for you to ensure your safety, and that of your establishment, by maintaining your fire extinguisher in good working order. We offer annual and other routine fire extinguisher services in Sydney so that you can rely on your extinguisher when you need it.

Our trained technicians are available to undertake maintenance of your equipment. By using our services, you are assured of professional excellence, friendly customer service, and reasonable rates.

In addition, our vast network of professionally qualified and trained technicians are available throughout Australia and offer a completely mobile service. We come to your premises; you don’t have to bring your extinguisher to us.

We also provide free tracking and reminders of your maintenance schedule, to ensure you remain safety compliant.

Do please give us a call on 131 546, or request an online quote to start you on your way to ensuring your fire safety.

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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