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Fire Extinguisher Servicing Certificate

The Irish Fire Extinguisher Servicing Certificate records the annual service, commissioning, or 3-year discharge test of portable fire extinguishers under I.S. 291. It covers extinguisher-by-extinguisher condition assessment, site adequacy checks, and defect reporting, acting as the Certificate of Conformity displayed at the premises for insurer and fire officer inspection.

I.S. 291 (Selection, commissioning, installation, inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers)Valid: 12 months (annual service); discharge test every 3 years from commissioning (or 4 years from manufacture, whichever is first), then every 3 years

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What it covers

  • Extinguisher-by-extinguisher identification and condition assessment
  • Pressure gauge, safety pin, hose/nozzle and label checks
  • Discharge test results (3-year cycle) and CO2 hydraulic test (10-year cycle)
  • Site adequacy: number, type, accessibility and travel distance
  • Defects, remedial actions and condemned units
  • Next service due date

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Frequently asked questions about Fire Extinguisher Servicing

How often must fire extinguishers be serviced in Ireland?
I.S. 291 requires an annual service by a competent person, plus a monthly visual check by site personnel. A discharge test is due every 3 years from commissioning (or 4 years from manufacture, whichever is first), then every 3 years thereafter.
What is the maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher?
I.S. 291 guidance is that no person should be more than 30 metres from their nearest fire extinguisher.
Do CO2 extinguishers need extra testing?
Yes. CO2 cylinders require a hydraulic pressure test 10 years from the date of manufacture, in addition to the standard annual service and 3-year discharge test cycle.

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