Installation, Commission and Servicing of all types of Fire Extinguishers

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Fully Compliant with BS 5306 & the Fire Safety Order 2005

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, all premises must be equipped with the correct type and quantity of fire extinguishers — and they must be installed and maintained by a competent person.

At Doncaster Alarms Ltd, we provide a complete, BS 5306-compliant service — including selection, supply, installation, certification, and long-term maintenance — tailored to your building and fire risk assessment.

We are proud members of the British Fire Consortium and trusted by local authorities, contractors, and facilities management providers for fast, reliable extinguisher solutions.

 

Why Choose Doncaster Alarms?

• Compliant with BS 5306-3:2017 (Servicing) & BS 5306-8:2012 (Selection & Installation)

• Engineers hold EAL fire extinguisher qualifications

• Members of the British Fire Consortium

• Fully insured, CHAS-accredited, and enhanced DBS-checked

• We provide all supporting signage, tags, brackets & seals as standard

• Available for planned contracts or urgent callouts

We also subcontract for builders, electricians, and FM firms, ensuring that fire safety is handled properly — and compliantly.

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Extinguisher Types & Fire Classes

We supply and maintain all extinguisher types:

 

• Water (Jet/Mist) - Class A (solid combustibles) - Offices, schools, shops — paper, wood, textiles

• Foam (AFFF) - Class A & B (solids & flammable liquids) - workshops, warehouses (see note below)

• Dry Powder (ABC/L2) - Class A, B, C & Electrical - Versatile — vehicles, plant rooms, garages

• CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide) - Electrical & Class B - Server rooms, electrical equipment

• Wet Chemical - Class F & A (cooking oils + solids) - Commercial kitchens, canteens, food prep areas

• Fire Blankets - Class F - Kitchens, HMO flats, domestic environments

We service:

• Stored pressure

• Cartridge operated

• High-pressure CO₂ units

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The Foam Ban – What You Need to Know

In line with environmental regulations, PFOA and PFOS foam extinguishers are being phased out and banned due to environmental and health concerns.

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We only supply and install fully compliant PFAS foam — which are still suitable for Class A and B fires without the long-term contamination risks.  We can also supply PFAS-free foam alternatives for those looking for complete eco-friendly fire extinguishers.

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If your premises still contains legacy foam units, we can:

• Identify affected extinguishers during service

• Remove and dispose of non-compliant units responsibly

• Replace with environmentally compliant alternatives

Stay ahead of the regulations and avoid future liabilities by ensuring your site is foam free.

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Full Service: Installation to Overhaul

• Initial site survey & risk-based selection

• Supply, installation & commissioning

• Annual basic servicing

• 5-year extended service

• 10-year overhaul

• Fire blanket inspections

• Swap-out cover during service or failure

• All works logged and certified

We include:

• Location signage

• Operating instructions

• Tamper tags and wall brackets

• Certificate of commissioning and servicing

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Already Have Extinguishers?

British Standards require:

• Annual servicing

• Extended service at 5 and 10 years

• Competent Person to carry it out

We offer takeover inspections, one-off compliance audits, and long-term maintenance contracts — even if your extinguishers were installed by another provider.

We also support contractors after handover, helping ensure that extinguisher provision passes fire risk assessments and insurance audits.

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Supporting Contractors & FM Companies

We regularly work as a specialist subcontractor on behalf of:

• Building contractors

• Facilities management firms

• Compliance consultants

If you're delivering a refurbishment, HMO conversion, commercial fit-out or facilities package — bring us in to handle the extinguisher side properly and professionally.