When did you last check the cost of your fire extinguishers?

We all know that every office and workplace should be fully equipped with functional fire extinguishers.  But how many of us know how much it should cost to buy them, or have them serviced?

When it comes to office equipment such as PC’s or printers, we often don’t stay loyal to a particular supplier or brand, and shop around when we need new items.  But, with fire extinguishers, there is a tendency to stick with the same supplier year in, year out – even if we can’t be sure that their existing deal meets our legal requirements.

In every workplace there must be fire extinguishers which are suitable and adequate for the risks involved within the premises.  Extinguishers must be colour coded, simple to use, easily accessible and indicated by signs on the wall above them. 

A company’s office insurance may be invalid if the correct fire extinguishers are not in place, and it is also a legal requirement to have them serviced on a regular basis.  The HSE recommendation is that this is carried out annually, so it’s imperative for all businesses to ensure that they are compliant.

If it’s a while since you checked how much you pay for your fire extinguishers to be serviced, why not take up an offer from one of Spiral’s suppliers, the Parr Group.  Simply fax through your last invoice to us at Spiral, and the Parr Group will carry out a free, no obligation price check for you, and provide feedback on their findings.

Also, if you are unsure if you have the correct number and type of extinguishers for your business, or have other queries in relation to fire safety, the Parr Group can offer a full range of fire protection services, including Fire Risk Assessments, training and the provision of a wide range of equipment.

To take advantage of the price check on your fire extinguisher costs, fax a copy of your most recent bill to us here at Spiral on 0845 330 8338.  If you have a more general enquiry on the range of services offered by the Parr Group, contact us by e-mail.