Fire Suppression Systems
AS5062 is our guiding standard for the design, installation and maintenance of fire suppression systems. Argos Fire Safety will work with you from the fire risk assessment to the design and installation, to the final testing and system commissioning. Once the system is operational, we will provide the six monthly scheduled service to ensure your asset remains operational. Up to 1 in 3 fire suppression systems that are NOT maintained, fail to operate effectively.
Portable Fire Equipment: Fire extinguishers : Fire blankets : Fire Hose reels
Why do we need to test your fire equipment?
The long answer is, to ensure the reliability of your fire equipment and fire systems such that they continue to meet the design criteria and are likely to do so until the next scheduled service.
In short, that your equipment is fit for duty and should remain so until the next service.
Why is safe handling of extinguishers important?
An extinguisher is a stored pressure container and as such should be handled with care during servicing. Mishandling of an extinguisher during servicing may result in this pressure being released instantly, potentially causing physical injury. This risk is increased where the extinguisher is in a compromised condition which may occur as the result of age, being stored in an adverse operating environment or being otherwise subject to damage, or even an unidentified issue caused during the manufacturing process.
Refilling versus new replacement.
With a focus on safety and a commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of the fire industry, Argos Fire Safety is the only fire equipment service provider in the region conducting a fire extinguisher refilling service. Our investment in equipment allows for the recycling of the dry chemical powder used in fire extinguishers. By pressure testing and refilling we can extend the cylinder life of your extinguishers by as much as three times.
