Fire extinguishers in Skipton
Need fire extinguisher supply and servicing in Skipton? Our own engineers survey, install and maintain fire extinguisher systems throughout Skipton, including Gargrave, Embsay, Carleton. We travel to Skipton for installations and planned maintenance contracts.
Our fire extinguisher services in Skipton
- Supply and installation of the right extinguishers for each risk
- Annual servicing and extended servicing
- Fire blankets, signage and stands
- Replacement after use or damage
Every system is designed and installed to BS 5306-3 and BS EN 3.
Fire extinguishers for Skipton buildings
Skipton’s busy high street, holiday accommodation and older stone buildings mean much of our work here is protecting guests, staff and stock in traditional properties.
For pubs, restaurants and hotels we fit wet chemical extinguishers in kitchens and suitable types in bars and bedrooms. For shops we fit extinguishers suited to stock and electrical displays. In historic buildings we choose extinguisher types that put out a fire with as little damage as possible.
Why choose Salts in Skipton
- All work carried out by our own engineers, from our office in Baildon
- Over 30 years of experience in the fire and security industry
- BAFE and SSAIB registered, and a CHAS accredited contractor
- Paxton Gold Partner, Kentec Installation Partner and Hanwha STEP Silver partner
- Free site survey and a written quote before any work starts
Fire extinguisher servicing in Skipton
Portable fire extinguishers should be serviced every year to BS 5306-3, with extended services and refills at the intervals the standard sets. We service extinguishers across Skipton and record every unit.
- Water, foam, CO2, dry powder and wet chemical extinguishers matched to each risk
- Fire blankets for kitchens and staff rooms
- Commissioning on delivery and annual servicing
- Signs and stands so extinguishers are easy to find
- Replacement of damaged or condemned units
Choosing the right extinguishers
Offices usually need water or foam with CO2 near electrical equipment. Kitchens need wet chemical extinguishers and fire blankets. Workshops and industrial units in Skipton may need powder or specialist extinguishers. Your fire risk assessment sets the number and type, and we can advise on site.
One visit for everything
Visits to Skipton are planned in advance and grouped with nearby sites, so you are not paying for wasted travel. We can service extinguishers on the same visit as your fire alarm and emergency lighting, with one set of paperwork.
Who we work with in Skipton
Skipton’s busy high street, holiday accommodation and older stone buildings mean much of our work here is protecting guests, staff and stock in traditional properties.
- Hotels, pubs and restaurants
- Shops and town-centre businesses
- Listed and heritage buildings
- Landlords, HMOs and blocks of flats
Areas around Skipton we cover
We cover Skipton across BD23, including Gargrave, Embsay, Carleton, Cononley and Settle. Nearby, we also provide fire extinguisher services in Keighley, Ilkley, Harrogate, Bingley and Otley.
Which fire extinguishers do you need?
Every UK extinguisher has a red body with a coloured band showing its type. Your fire risk assessment sets which types you need and where.
| Type | Band colour | Use on | Typical location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | Red | Paper, wood, textiles (Class A) | Offices, corridors, shops |
| Foam | Cream | Class A and flammable liquids (Class B) | Offices, workshops, garages |
| CO2 | Black | Electrical equipment and Class B | Server rooms, offices, plant rooms |
| Dry powder | Blue | Classes A, B and C (gases) | Outdoors, forecourts, plant. Not for small enclosed rooms |
| Wet chemical | Yellow | Cooking oils and fats (Class F) | Commercial kitchens, takeaways, staff kitchens |
Wet chemical fire extinguishers in Skipton
Skipton’s pubs, restaurants and cafés need a wet chemical extinguisher and a fire blanket wherever there is a deep fat fryer, because water on burning oil causes a violent flare-up. We supply, commission and service them, with annual servicing to BS 5306-3.
CO2 fire extinguishers in Skipton
CO2 extinguishers are the standard choice wherever there is electrical equipment, because they leave no residue. We supply and service CO2 extinguishers for Skipton offices, shops and plant rooms, and refill or replace them after use. Skipton is around 35 minutes from our Baildon office along the A629 and A65.
Frequently asked questions
How often do fire extinguishers need servicing?
BS 5306-3 recommends a basic service every year by a competent person, plus monthly visual checks by the responsible person.
Which extinguisher do I need?
It depends on what could burn. Most premises need water or foam plus CO2 near electrical equipment, and kitchens need wet chemical. We advise on site.
Do you provide fire extinguisher services in Gargrave and Embsay?
Yes. Alongside Skipton, we cover Gargrave, Embsay, Carleton, Cononley, Settle and the wider BD23 area.