Protect people and property with the right fire extinguishers – specified correctly, installed properly, and maintained to British Standards.
Through our trusted partner, DC2 Fire Solutions supplies, installs and maintains fire extinguishers across Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Greater London. We keep things simple: we specify what you actually need, coordinate the work, and make sure everything aligns with your Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) so you stay compliant and confident.
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Every building is different; we’ll align the mix to your Fire Risk Assessment and daily operations so you aren’t over- or under-equipped.
The Responsible Person must ensure that extinguishers are maintained in efficient working order. We’ll set up an annual service plan to BS 5306-3, perform extended service or overhaul at the correct intervals, and provide evidence for insurers and enforcing authorities. If your FRA identifies management issues (blocked access, missing seals, moved units), we’ll help you fix them quickly.
We cover Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Lowestoft, Norwich, King’s Lynn, Cambridge, Peterborough, Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend, Basildon, Brentwood, Harlow, and wider East Anglia. Multi-site portfolios welcome.
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It depends on your risks and layout. As a baseline, most premises need Class A coverage (water or foam) and a suitable option for electrical risks (often CO₂). Kitchens with deep-fat fryers require wet chemical; workshops with flammable liquids may need foam or dry powder (with careful consideration). We’ll specify to BS 5306-8 and align everything with your Fire Risk Assessment so the mix is proportionate and compliant.
Numbers and locations are based on floor area, travel distances and risk areas. As a rule of thumb, provision for Class A should ensure reasonable travel distance to an extinguisher, with units located on escape routes and near exits and additional units near specific hazards (server rooms, plant, kitchens). We’ll calculate provision to BS 5306-8, fit ID signage, and document it in your records.
All extinguishers need annual servicing to BS 5306-3 by a competent technician, plus extended service/overhaul at defined intervals (e.g., discharge test/extended service for water/foam/powder at set years; CO₂ cylinders undergo periodic overhaul). We’ll schedule visits, label each unit, and keep your logbook up to date. Monthly in-house visual checks (caps, pins, gauges, access) should also be recorded.
ABC powder is versatile but creates visibility and respiratory issues indoors and can contaminate equipment. For offices, shops, schools and public areas we typically recommend water-mist, foam, or CO₂ (as appropriate) instead. If your FRA shows specific risks that justify powder, we’ll position and sign it carefully and brief staff accordingly.
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Tue | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Wed | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Thu | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Fri | 09:00 – 17:00 | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
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