The Servicing of Fire Equipment

Overview of Servicing of Fire Equipment:
This Additional Service ensures that all fire equipment is serviced and maintained according to the required standards under SANS codes.

What to expect:
You can expect your fire equipment to be inspected on a regular basis. Expiry dates and the condition of the equipment will be checked and a recommendation will be sent if the equipment needs to be replaced.

Fire Extinguisher Servicing

Who will benefit from the servicing of Fire Equipment:
Fire Fighters
Employers
Employees
What we offer:
You can expect one of our experienced consultants to:

Inspect fire emergency equipment for any damage
Check the expiry dates of fire equipment
Report any equipment that has expired or been damaged to our admin team
Replace the equipment that was reported
How often should fire equipment be serviced?
Fire equipment should be serviced every 12 months (yearly) by a registered company. Products are serviced by a BSI or SABS approved Company and SAQCC registered technician – the technicians registration number should be indicated on the service label.

What are the pressure test intervals for fire extinguishers?
All fire extinguishers require pressure testing by law.

Foam, water and powder extinguishers require pressure testing every 5 years.
CO2 extinguishers need to be pressure tested within the first 5 years and then require pressure testing every 10 years.