It is noted in BS 5306 standards that extinguishers that are stored outdoors or in a corrosive atmosphere can become unsafe for use or inoperable. This is why action needs to be taken to protect the fire extinguisher against certain environments with the use of fire equipment cabinets and stands.

Accidental damage is common in industrial areas along with vandalism in schools and corrosion is also common for outdoor areas. Stated in British Standards if extinguishers are kept in a public access place, there will be a risk of vandalism. Vandalism can include minor tampering resulting in the equipment being unusable.

All measures should be taken as the business owner to reduce the possibility of extinguishers being stolen, vandalised or where there is a risk of wear and tear. By putting your fire extinguisher in a stand or cabinet it will be protected from leaks, dents, wear and abuse.

Fire extinguisher stands allow easy access to vital fire equipment when needed whilst also being resilient and robust. By using a stand it means you do not have to attach anything to a wall especially if you are unable to fix a bracket to a wall.

Tubular stands are also a popular choice for modern rooms with their minimalist overall look. Similar to the stands the tubular stand does not need to be attached to anything. The tubular stand provides a discreet solution to a fire extinguisher display whilst not interfering with the existing interior design.

Cabinets protect your fire equipment from dust, dirt and the elements which is ideal for fire extinguishers stored outside. Rain and salty air can corrode the metal connections whilst the sun can cause the extinguisher label instructions to fade and become unreadable.

Lockable cabinets can be purchased for peace of mind to protect your extinguisher from left. The cabinet has a viewing panel in order for the extinguisher to be easily identified and located. At Trade Fire we recommended to have a fire extinguisher I.D sign available to buy from our website above the cabinet.

If you are interested in any of our stands or cabinets, contact us on 01332 546750 or email sales@tradefire.co.uk