Members: BS 5306-3:2017 (digital copy)

Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises - Commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. Code of practice

BS 5306-3 details best practices in how to install and maintain portable fire extinguishers.

Portable fire extinguishers should be regularly checked to make sure that they meet fire safety equipment regulations and are safe and effective for use. This includes being routinely inspected by a competent service technician to ensure they have not been discharged or lost pressure.

BS 5306-3 puts the responsibility on businesses to use a competent person to perform the annual inspections, install, commission (skilled checks made to the extinguisher on-site), service, and test discharge fire extinguishers. They should also replace extinguishers that are no longer usable with serviceable extinguishers.