Portable fire extinguishers
Water, foam, CO2, dry powder and wet chemical extinguishers specified to the risks present, positioned and signed on escape routes and at risk points.
Service 02
Fire Fighting Equipment Supply & Servicing
ADS Group supplies, installs, services and certifies commercial fire fighting equipment: portable fire extinguishers to I.S. 291 and BS 5306, hose reels, and kitchen suppression systems for commercial kitchens. Servicing is scheduled, certificates are issued after each visit, and equipment can sit on the same maintenance agreement as your fire alarm and emergency lighting.
Who this service is for
- Commercial and industrial premises of any size
- Hotels, restaurants and commercial kitchens
- Retail units and shopping centres
- Warehouses and distribution facilities
- Multi-site operators wanting one servicing schedule across every property
Systems and options available
Hose reels
Fixed hose reels supplied, serviced and tested, including flow checks and hose condition.
Kitchen suppression systems
Ansul kitchen suppression supplied and serviced for commercial cooking ranges and extraction canopies, where cooking oils create a risk portable equipment alone does not address.
Fire blankets and ancillary equipment
Fire blankets, signage, extinguisher stands and cabinets supplied as part of the equipment schedule.
Wet and dry risers
Riser inspection and testing handled through trusted specialist partners, coordinated by ADS Group alongside your other servicing.
How a project runs, survey to handover
- 01
Equipment survey
We record what is on site, its condition and service history, and identify gaps against the risks in the building.
- 02
Schedule
An equipment schedule is issued listing every item, its type, location and next service date.
- 03
Supply and installation
New or replacement equipment is supplied, mounted, signed and commissioned.
- 04
Servicing
Equipment is serviced on the agreed schedule, with defective or life-expired items flagged for replacement.
- 05
Certification
A service certificate and updated schedule are issued after each visit for your fire safety records.
Servicing and maintenance
- Annual servicing of portable extinguishers by a competent person
- Extended service and refill intervals managed and tracked for you
- Kitchen suppression system servicing to the manufacturer's requirements
- Hose reel inspection and testing
- Replacement of life-expired or discharged units
- Guidance on the monthly visual checks the occupier is expected to carry out
Servicing for this system can sit inside a single fire and security maintenance contract covering every system in the building.
Applicable standards
- I.S. 291
- The Irish Standard covering the selection, commissioning, inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers.
- BS 5306
- The British Standard series covering fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises, including commissioning and maintenance of portable extinguishers.
Certification and reporting
- Service certificate issued after each visit
- Equipment schedule listing every item, location and service date
- Records suitable for your fire safety file and insurer requests
- Written notice of any equipment that failed or requires replacement
More background on the Irish standards is set out in our fire safety compliance guide for Irish buildings.
Why ADS Group
ADS Group has worked in fire and life safety since 2003 and currently holds over 1,300 active maintenance contracts across Ireland and the UK. We are a PSA licensed security contractor and fire safety specialist, so fire and security systems can be designed, installed and serviced by one accountable contractor.
Sectors where we deliver this work
Frequently asked questions
- How often do commercial fire extinguishers need to be serviced?
- Portable extinguishers on commercial premises are serviced annually by a competent person, with additional extended service or refill intervals depending on extinguisher type. The occupier is also expected to carry out monthly visual checks.
- What does a fire extinguisher service include?
- The engineer checks location, signage, pressure, seals, hoses, weight and general condition, carries out the service required for that extinguisher type, and issues a certificate and updated schedule.
- Do commercial kitchens need a suppression system?
- Commercial cooking ranges and extraction canopies present a cooking oil risk that portable equipment alone does not address. We survey the kitchen and advise what is appropriate for that installation.
- Can extinguisher servicing sit on the same contract as my fire alarm?
- Yes. Fire fighting equipment, fire detection, emergency lighting, intruder alarms and CCTV can all be covered by a single maintenance agreement with one servicing schedule and one point of contact.
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An engineer assesses the site, reviews the existing systems and documentation, and returns a written scope of works.
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