Fire extinguisher inspection in London
A fire extinguisher inspection is a check that the extinguisher is present, serviceable and suitable for continued use. It is separate from a fire risk assessment, which looks at whether a building needs extinguishers in the first place and what type of provision is appropriate.
FEX
A fire extinguisher inspection is a check that the extinguisher is present, serviceable and suitable for continued use. It is separate from a fire risk assessment, which looks at whether a building needs extinguishers in the first place and what type of provision is appropriate.
The technical scope and certificate details are still under review.
Haven offers this service and the prices shown are confirmed. What is still under review is the technical detail — the precise scope, what the certificate states, the legislation behind it and how often it should be repeated. Rather than fill those in from general knowledge and present them as Haven’s position, they are left out until somebody with the relevant competence has checked them.
OUTSTANDING · This page is written around the common search intent for fire extinguisher inspection in London. The specific servicing standard, intervals and replacement process should be confirmed before a final inspection is booked.
QUICK ANSWERS
What is a fire extinguisher inspection?
It is a service check to confirm the extinguisher is in a usable condition, properly located and suitable for continued use without obvious issues or expiry concerns.
Who needs extinguisher checks?
This service is relevant to commercial premises, communal areas, workplaces and any building with portable fire protection equipment already installed.
Is this the same as a fire risk assessment?
No. A fire risk assessment decides whether equipment is needed and what kind of provision is appropriate. Extinguisher inspection is about servicing the equipment already in place.
What the FEX actually records.
Extinguishers are often overlooked until an inspection or a risk review reveals that they are missing, expired, damaged or simply not suitable for the area in which they are placed. A proper service check helps prevent that from happening.
The inspection should consider whether the extinguisher is present, in date, intact and accessible, and whether it is suitable for the likely fire risks in the area. It is one of those practical checks that people often think of as “just a label” until they need it in an emergency.
A service is not the same as deciding which extinguishers a building needs in the first place. That broader decision sits in the fire risk assessment, whereas extinguisher inspection looks after the equipment already installed.
Who this is for, and the properties it applies to.
Commercial and communal premises
Properties where extinguishers have been installed as part of the fire protection arrangements for a workplace, communal area or commercial building.
Landlords and managers
Landlords and property managers seeking a practical check that extinguisher provision remains suitable and in good order.
SUITABLE PROPERTY TYPES
- Residential property
- Commercial property
CATEGORY
Fire Safety Services
The inspection, in the order it happens.
Equipment check
Reviewing the condition, suitability and accessibility of the existing extinguishers in the relevant building or area.
Service readiness
Checking whether extinguishers are in working order and whether there are any obvious issues that require remedial action or replacement.
Support for the fire safety plan
Helping ensure the extinguisher provision remains aligned with the building’s fire risk assessment and practical day-to-day safety arrangements.
Fire Extinguisher Inspection tiers, with the unit of sale on every line.
Tiers are priced by what is actually being inspected. Every line can be booked directly.
1–3 extinguishers
4–6 extinguishers
7–10 extinguishers
11–15 extinguishers
16–20 extinguishers
21+ extinguishers
| TIER | UNIT OF SALE | PRICE | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 extinguishers | 1–3 extinguishers | £75.00 | Book Fire Extinguisher Inspection, 1–3 extinguishers |
| 4–6 extinguishers | 4–6 extinguishers | £95.00 | Book Fire Extinguisher Inspection, 4–6 extinguishers |
| 7–10 extinguishers | 7–10 extinguishers | £130.00 | Book Fire Extinguisher Inspection, 7–10 extinguishers |
| 11–15 extinguishers | 11–15 extinguishers | £170.00 | Book Fire Extinguisher Inspection, 11–15 extinguishers |
| 16–20 extinguishers | 16–20 extinguishers | £200.00 | Book Fire Extinguisher Inspection, 16–20 extinguishers |
| 21+ extinguishers | 21+ extinguishers | Quoted on request | Quote Fire Extinguisher Inspection, 21+ extinguishers |
Asked about Fire Extinguisher Inspection.
Inspection intervals can vary according to the equipment, the property and the fire safety arrangement. The precise interval should be confirmed against the equipment and the building’s risk profile.
It may need replacement or servicing depending on the reason for the issue. That is one of the reasons a proper review is important before a broad statement is made about compliance.
Possibly yes. A fire risk assessment decides what should be present; a fire extinguisher inspection checks that the equipment already installed remains suitable and useable.
Fire Extinguisher Inspection in London.
Serving Central London and nearby postcodes. One engineer network and one renewal calendar. Where the qualifications overlap, several services can be covered in a single visit.
Usually booked in the same visit.
Fire Risk Assessment
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as amended by the Fire Safety Act 2021 and section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022
Emergency Lighting Test
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, with BS 5266-1
Book your FEX anywhere in London.
Weekday morning and afternoon appointments.