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Why Is Fire Extinguisher Placement and Accessibility So Important?

Optimizing fire extinguisher placement and accessibility is critical to a comprehensive fire safety plan. By strategically stationing these firefighting tools, considering specific fire risks, adhering to regulations, and ensuring clear visibility, individuals and organizations can enhance their preparedness for potential emergencies. Remember, the goal is to have fire extinguishers present and ready and within reach, standing as vigilant guardians in the face of fire risks.

Fire extinguishers play a vital role in any fire protection plan in any environment. They are a first aid response to fire and can help prevent catastrophic damage to property and even loss of life. 

If you’re a business or property owner, legislation holds you responsible for the provision of appropriate firefighting equipment on the premises – and this legislation rules that you ensure maintenance and regular inspections of the fire extinguishers are kept up to. 

Complying with fire safety legislation.

Employers and property owners must comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The Order applies to virtually all premises and every type of building, including offices and shops, care homes, hospitals, schools, hotels and factories. It’s your responsibility to carry out a fire risk assessment and you must, as far as is reasonably practical, ensure that everyone on the premises can safely escape a fire.

That includes installing fire extinguishers to provide the means of fighting a small fire. Fire extinguisher provision varies according to the class of fire; for example, the minimum number of Class A-rated extinguishers on each storey is two 13A fire extinguishers for a floor area of up to 400m2. For Class B fires, which generally produce a lot of heat and spread quickly, it’s advisable to enlist the help of the local fire and rescue service. However, each room must be considered separately, as should risks more than 20 metres apart. But installing the right fire extinguishers – and the correct number of them – is only the start.

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