Fire Extinguisher Service Carlow
Fire extinguisher service Carlow — Browne Fire and Security has been servicing, refilling and replacing fire extinguishers for Carlow businesses since 1978. Certified to I.S. 291, family-run for three generations, and on Carlow roads every week. Free site survey, straightforward pricing, no pressure sales calls.
What fire extinguisher service actually involves
Under I.S. 291, every fire extinguisher on your premises needs a basic service every 12 months, a refill every 3 years, and is taken out of service at the 10-year mark. That means the certification tag on each unit and the paperwork on your wall cannot be more than 12 months old at any time. If they are, your compliance is out of date — and the moment a fire officer, insurance auditor, new tenant or any inspector asks to see your records, you’ll have a problem you do not want.
What we do on every visit
- Full inspection of every extinguisher on your premises
- Pressure checks, hose and valve inspection, seal verification
- Refill or recharge where required (every 3 years for stored-pressure units)
- Replacement of any extinguisher that has reached the 10-year mark
- Correct positioning, signage and mounting checks
- New certification tag on every unit, dated and signed
- Compliance paperwork ready for your insurance company, fire officer or HSA inspector
- Environmentally responsible disposal of retired units
Fire extinguisher service Carlow areas we cover
We provide fire extinguisher service Carlow businesses depend on, right across Co. Carlow — Carlow town, Tullow, Bagenalstown (Muinebheag), Borris, Leighlinbridge, Hacketstown, Rathvilly, Ballon, Fenagh, Myshall. Our vans are on Carlow roads every week for existing clients, so new work usually slots in within the week.
The Carlow businesses we look after
Long-standing clients across Carlow include a mix of hotels, farms, retail groups, industrial units and family businesses. The full range you’d expect — hotels, restaurants, offices, retail, schools, healthcare, factories, farms, garages, community centres. If it’s a Carlow building that needs fire extinguisher service, we’ve almost certainly serviced one just like it.
Certified to Irish standards
All fire extinguisher service work is carried out to I.S. 291 — annual basic service, refill every 3 years, and retirement at the 10-year mark. Every unit is tagged, dated and logged in your compliance file. Your paperwork is ready the moment an inspector, insurance auditor or new tenant asks to see it.
Why Carlow businesses stick with Browne Fire
- Family-run since 1978 — three generations, still the same phone number
- 110+ five-star Google reviews from real businesses across the south-east
- Free site survey with no pressure and no follow-up sales calls
- FIAI Member and Matrix Group
- Straightforward pricing — no jargon, no surprise invoices
- Same-working-day response to every enquiry
- One team for every service — extinguishers, alarms, emergency lighting, fire doors, training
Ready to sort your fire extinguisher service Carlow?
Whether you’re overdue on your annual service, not sure if your extinguishers have hit their 10-year mark, or just want a straight answer on what your compliance calendar should look like — give us a shout. Free site survey, fair price, no waffle, no pressure. On Carlow roads most weeks anyway, so the site visit usually books in inside the week.
Looking for the full Browne Fire service offering in Carlow? See our fire safety in Carlow page for fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire doors and full compliance.
Common questions about fire extinguisher service Carlow
How often does a fire extinguisher need service?
Under I.S. 291, every fire extinguisher needs a basic service every 12 months. On top of that, stored-pressure extinguishers need a refill every 3 years, and every extinguisher is taken out of service at the 10-year mark. If your last service was over a year ago, your compliance paperwork is out of date and you should get it sorted before the auditors start asking questions.
Do you cover all of Carlow?
Yes — the whole county, not just Carlow town. Our vans are on Carlow roads every week for existing clients so new work usually slots in without a long wait. Tullow, Bagenalstown, Borris, Leighlinbridge, Rathvilly — all on our regular route.
What happens to old extinguishers?
When an extinguisher reaches the 10-year mark, or is damaged beyond repair, we take it away and dispose of it responsibly. You get a new certified unit in its place and full paperwork showing the old one was retired correctly.