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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
At EMF Controls, We supply all commercial and industrial customers with portable fire extinguishing equipment. We provide safety checks and refilling services for all kinds of fire extinguishers.
In addition to the supply of portable fire extinguishing equipment, we can provide design criteria for the required number of extinguishers for your relevant building and the type and size of fire extinguisher needed. It is important that your business, office, factory, warehouse, etc., is fitted not only with enough fire extinguishers but the right kind of fire extinguishers. There are different kinds of fire extinguishers designed to be sued with certain types of fire. It is also essential that all fire extinguishers are inspected annually for any faults or defects that would prevent them from working correctly in an emergency situation. Fire extinguishers will also need to be refilled following use.
Our fire extinguisher services include the supply and maintenance of:
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Foam Fire Extinguishers
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Chemical ire Extinguishers
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Repairs & Replacement Parts
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Water Fire Extinguishers
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Annual Safety Checks
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C02 Fire Extinguishers
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Fire Extinguisher Refills
The fire extinguishers provided by EMF Controls are from top manufacturers who use high quality materials and are fully compliant with all safety regulations. We provide our customers with a full sales, installation, service and maintenance for all extinguishers.
Are fire extinguishers required by law?
Fire extinguishers are required in commercial and industrial premises by Irish and EU Law. The must also be serviced regularly and kept in good working condition. Proper fire extinguishing equipment allows for a rapid response in case of a fire emergency and can save lives as well as equipment and technology.
How often should fire extinguishers be serviced?
Under EU legislation, all fire extinguishers must be serviced and safety checked at least once a year. An annual service is usually sufficient, however, you are welcome to undertake more regular servicing and maintenance work on your fire extinguishing equipment.
Why are there different types of fire extinguishers?
Different fire extinguishers are designed to put out different types of fires. For example, CO2 fire extinguishers are to be used for electrical fires, foam fire extinguishers are to be used for fires caused by flammable liquids, and water fire extinguishers are to be used for fires caused by organic materials.