Yes the P50 Fire Extinguisher fulfils all legal and certification requirements and meet all the British   Standards recommendations.

• Carry the legal CE mark required for all fire extinguishers. The CE mark means that the fire extinguisher complies with the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), a European standard which ensures the extinguisher will not rupture at a crucial moment.
• Comply with British Standard BS EN 3-7. This standard is not a legal requirement but gives a good indicator of the performance and suitability of the extinguisher.
• Are certified and kitemarked by the British Standards Institution (BSI). British standards are not a legal requirement; however, they are accepted as best practice across the industry.

Regardless of the type of extinguisher you choose to install in your premises, all businesses and organisation's  have a legal duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety Order) 2005 to ensure that their fire extinguishers are in the correct position and in good working order. BS 5306-3 also recommends that extinguishers are annually maintained.

Due to the unique construction and robust nature of the P50 Service-Free Extinguishers, a service by an external trained technician is not required to maintain the extinguisher. A responsible member of your staffing team should conduct a simple inspection each year and the results added to the free P50 Fire Extinguisher app. This is all that is required to ensure that the 10 year warranty is maintained and that the P50 is in good working order. Free training will be provided for this inspection or if Vraxis Safety Solutions conduct your Fire Risk Assessment, then this service will be maintained by us on your behalf.

If any faults are found during the visual inspection, all Vraxis Safety Solutions P50 Service-Free Extinguishers are covered by a 10-year warranty and the unit will be repaired or replaced by the manufacturer.

Whether your premises has traditional steel extinguishers or P50 Service-Free Extinguishers, a regular 'walk-by' inspection is required to note any obvious issues with fire safety equipment.

When switching to P50 Service-Free Fire Extinguishers, we would highly recommend that you tell your insurance company as some providers require notification of any changes to your extinguisher provision.

To find out more about P50 service-free extinguishers, please contact us on 01403 379448 or email info@vraxis.co.uk  

 Our articles are reviewed regularly. However, any changes made to standards or legislation following the review date will not have been considered. Please note that we provide abridged, easy-to-understand guidance. To make detailed decisions about your fire safety provisions, you might require further advice or need to consult the full standards and legislation.