Fire Extinguisher Installation & Maintenance in Oxford
Chilman Fire & Security is a BAFE SP101-registered fire extinguisher specialist serving businesses, landlords and property managers across Oxford and the wider Oxfordshire region.
From our Kidlington base, our registered technicians supply, install and service BS 5306-3 compliant fire extinguishers for premises of every size, from single-tenant offices in Headington to multi-occupancy buildings and HMOs across Cowley, Jericho, Summertown and the Oxford Science Park.
We deliver the complete service: a free site survey to specify the correct extinguisher types and coverage, installation and commissioning, annual servicing to BS 5306-3, recharge and refill at the required intervals, and prompt repair or replacement if equipment is discharged or damaged, so your premises stay compliant and your fire risk assessment holds up to scrutiny.
Accredited Fire Extinguisher Installers in Oxford
BAFE SP101-Accredited Fire Extinguisher Servicing in Oxfordshire
Choosing the right fire extinguisher contractor in Oxford is a compliance decision as much as a practical one. Chilman holds BAFE SP101 registration for the competency of both our organisation and our individual technicians in servicing portable fire extinguishers to BS 5306 Parts 3 and 8, alongside SafeContractor and Constructionline accreditation.
These accreditations matter to your insurer, to Oxford City Council, and to Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service in the event of an inspection or incident: they are the evidence that the extinguishers protecting your premises were installed and serviced by a competent, independently assessed contractor, not just “a man with a van and a service sticker.”
Case Studies
Fire and Security Office Fit Out
A fire and security office fit out including fire alarm installation, CCTV, access control and disabled refuge modifications.
Historic Site Fire Alarm Installation
Fire alarm and PAVA servicing at the Imperial War Museum, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast. Open protocol equipment was installed and we interlinked the fire alarm and PAVA system.
Contact Us About Our Fire Extinguisher Installation Services
Our Commercial Fire Extinguisher Services in Oxford
Fire Extinguisher Survey, Supply and Installation
Every Chilman installation starts with a fresh risk-based survey of your Oxford premises. We identify the fire classes present (A, B, C, electrical and F) and specify the correct extinguisher types, sizes and locations per BS 5306-3 and your fire risk assessment, then supply, mount, sign and commission the equipment with full handover documentation.
Annual Servicing to BS 5306-3
British Standard BS 5306-3 requires a basic service of every commercial fire extinguisher at least once a year by a competent technician, in addition to a monthly visual check carried out on site by your own nominated person. Our Oxford maintenance contracts schedule the annual visit, issue a signed service certificate for each extinguisher, and update your fire log book to support your fire risk assessment review.
Recharge, Refill and Extended Servicing
Water, foam and powder extinguishers must be discharged and refilled on a 5-year extended service cycle; CO2 extinguishers require extended servicing at 5 years and a full overhaul at 10 years. If an extinguisher has been used, even partially, or fails a check, we provide prompt recharge or repair to get it back into working order, minimising any gap in your cover.
Fire Extinguisher Types and Fire Classes
Different fire classes require different extinguishing media, and using the wrong type is both ineffective and dangerous. Our Oxford surveys specify the correct mix for your premises.
Fire Extinguishers for Oxford HMOs
Oxford has one of the highest concentrations of Houses in Multiple Occupation in the country, driven by the city’s two universities and large student population. Oxford City Council’s Additional Licensing Scheme requires licensed HMOs to provide appropriate firefighting equipment, typically a fire blanket and a suitable extinguisher in shared kitchens, alongside the property’s fire detection provision.
Chilman supplies, installs and certifies extinguishers for HMOs across Oxford to support licence applications and renewals.
Get a Fire Extinguisher Quote from Our Oxford Team
To arrange a free, no-obligation site survey for fire extinguisher installation or servicing in Oxford, contact our local Kidlington team directly. We respond to enquiries within 4 business hours during the working week and provide written quotations within 5 working days of survey.
Chilman Fire & Security — Oxford Office
Unit 7, Glenmore Business Park
Langford Locks
Kidlington, OX5 1GL
Tel: 01869 252 600
Commercial Fire Alarms in Oxford: Frequently Asked Questions
How often must fire extinguishers be serviced in Oxford?
BS 5306-3 requires a basic annual service of every fire extinguisher by a competent technician, in addition to the monthly visual check carried out by a nominated person on site. Chilman’s Oxford engineers are BAFE SP101 registered and provide scheduled annual servicing with certification for every visit.
How often do fire extinguishers need to be replaced or refilled?
Water, foam and powder extinguishers must be discharged and refilled (extended service) every 5 years. CO2 extinguishers require an extended service every 5 years and a full overhaul/hydraulic test every 10 years. A basic service is still required annually in the interim.
What type of fire extinguisher does my Oxford business need?
The correct mix depends on the fire risks present: water for Class A combustibles, foam for A and B, CO2 for electrical and B, dry powder as a multi-purpose option, wet chemical for commercial kitchens (Class F), and lithium-ion specific units where battery-powered equipment is stored or charged. Chilman surveys every Oxford premises and specifies the correct type and quantity per BS 5306.
Is fire extinguisher servicing a legal requirement in the UK?
Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person for any non-domestic premises in England, including Oxford, must ensure firefighting equipment is suitably located, maintained and in working order. BS 5306-3 is the code of practice insurers, fire risk assessors and Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service expect to be followed.
Do you install fire extinguishers in Oxford HMOs?
Yes. Oxford City Council’s Additional Licensing Scheme requires licensed HMOs to have appropriate firefighting equipment, typically a fire blanket and extinguisher in shared kitchens. Chilman supplies, installs and certifies extinguishers for HMOs across Oxford to support licence applications and renewals.
How quickly can Chilman service or install fire extinguishers in Oxford?
From our Kidlington office we typically attend Oxford sites within 3-5 working days of enquiry for a survey, and can turn around urgent recharge, repair or replacement callouts the same or next working day where equipment has failed a check or been discharged.
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