Fire Prevention Compliance
Know your Statutory Obligations for fire prevention
Aqua Fire Prevention can guarantee that your fire extinguishers will comply with current fire safety Regulations and Standards upon completion of works.
The Health and Safety Authority requires you to comply with the following;
Fire Services Act 1981-2003
“Fire-fighting equipment must be in place for employees to use, without exposing themselves to danger, to extinguish a fire in its early stages. The equipment must be suitable to the risks and appropriate staff will need training and instruction in its proper use.”
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005
As an employer you are legally required to carry out a risk assessment and implement measures for fire prevention, fire detection and warning, emergency escape and fire-fighting equipment.
The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 also requires that training is provided by employers to ensure the safety of employees against the dangers that may affect them, including fire.
Maintaining a fire safety register for all business premises is also a legal requirement under this act.
Irish Standard IS 291: 2015 Fire Extinguishers
Fire Equipment must be serviced annually by a competent person qualified to do so.
All fire extinguishers have a finite useful life of 10 years.
Suitable fire safety signage must be fitted to accompany all fire-fighting equipment.
Neck rings must be fitted to all fire extinguishers which have been discharged and refilled.
All reports and certificates issued must meet a minimum standard per IS 291.
Service Labels must be attached to all fire equipment providing comprehensive information.
As not all fires are the same, it is important to understand the different classes of fire and what fire extinguishers are best on certain fires.
- Class A Fire
Fires involving solid combustibles and organic materials, such as paper, packaging, furniture, wood and textiles.
Suitable Fire Extinguishers
Foam extinguishers, Water Extinguishers & Powder Extinguishers (no cooling properties) - Class B Fire
Fires involving flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel, oils and paints etc.
Suitable Fire Extinguishers
Foam extinguishers, Co2 Gas Extinguishers & Powder Extinguishers (no cooling properties) - Class C Fire
Fires involving flammable gasses.
Suitable Fire Extinguishers
Powder Fire Extinguishers - Class D Fire
Fires involving combustible metal materials such as potassium, sodium, aluminium, and magnesium.
Suitable Fire Extinguishers
Special Type Powder Fire Extinguishers - Class F Fire
Fires involving cooking oils and greases such as animal fats and vegetable oils. Normally associated with deep-fat fryers.
Suitable Fire Extinguishers for Class F
Wet chemical fire extinguishers are the only fire extinguishers recommended for use with cooking oil fires and deep fat fryers. All kitchens with those risks present must have a Class F wet chemical fire extinguisher.
Water (Class A type fire ONLY)
Water fire extinguishers are used only on Class A type of fires and are suitable for fighting fires involving solid combustibles such as wood, paper and textiles.
Foam Extinguishers (aka “A Triple F”)
They can be used on both Class A and Class B fires containing materials such as wood, paper and other solid combustibles as well as flammable liquids including petrol and spirits.
Carbon Dioxide (Co2 Extinguishers) – Class B & Electrical Equipment
ABC Multi-Purpose Dry Powder Extinguishers Class A, B, C and Electrical Equipment
Dry powder is a multi-purpose extinguisher.
A dry powder fire extinguisher is also known as an ABC unit because it can tackle Class A, B and C fires.
Wet Chemical Extinguishers – Class A & F
Wet chemical fire extinguishers are recommended for use on fires involving cooking oils and deep-fat fryers. They should be fitted in all kitchens with those risks.
Automatic Fire Extinguisher
Our Automatic Extinguishers are available in both 6kg and 9kg sizes, with an operating temperature of 79° C.
High-grade powder gives a strong performance and rapid discharge and fire suppression, ideal for unmanned enclosures such as plant rooms, boiler houses, forklift chargers and stores.
Jim Carraher,
Engineering Maintenance Manager, RTÉ
Aqua Fire has been our service provider for many years. In that time we have found them reliable, honest and trustworthy with excellent technical knowledge and ability, and all works completed to the highest standard.
Steve Kelly
SHE Advisor, William Grant & Sons Irish brands
I was very happy with all my dealings with you. You did what you promised in a timely and efficient manner with regular communication and a keen interest in making sure we are legally compliant. I was impressed with your technician's knowledge and willingness to help at all times. One of the best companies I've dealt with in a long time!
James Keaveney,
Facilities Manager, Peter Mark
We have been extremely happy using Aquafire in our branches nationwide. Their quality and standard of equipment and service is excellent. We look forward to working with them in the future for many more years.
Irene Summers,
CDETB
Aqua Fire supply and maintain our fire equipment at all our Colleges/Schools/youth reach/adult Literacy & Training Centres throughout Dublin, 58 in total. They are very professional in their approach and always willing to assist our staff members. Their delivery schedules are always on time and CDETB are very satisfied with their service. We have no hesitation in recommending Aqua Fire Prevention Ltd.
Caroline O'Brien and Nuala Begley,
GM, Boyle Sports
You provide the company with a professional and efficient service and can always ensure a quick response when the need arises. All staff are pleasant and courteous at all times.
