Protection from fire starts with making sure your fire extinguishers are ready to go. Fire extinguishers are the first line of defence and a valuable means of egress during an emergency. It is important that you are correctly testing and inspecting each unit in your building and that's where Nelson Fire Protection can help.

When used properly, a portable fire extinguisher can save lives, and property, by extinguishing or controlling small fires in your building while you wait for the fire brigade to arrive. If you need help choosing a fire extinguisher, or if you need fire extinguishers serviced, pressure tested, or recharged, 

Buying a Fire Extinguisher

Unsure of what size and type of fire extinguisher is right for your business or home? Need help on where your fire extinguishers should be located? Nelson Fire Protection has qualified staff with the expertise and knowledge to help you choose the correct size, number, and type of extinguishers to cover your building.

Fire Classification Codes or Classes of Fire:

Fires are classified based on their primary fuel type; these classification codes are used in the application of fire extinguishers. 

Class A  – Ordinary Combustible Solids

Wood, paper, cloth, plastics, rubber, coal, carbon-based compounds etc.

Class B – Flammable & Combustible Liquids

Petrol, oil, paint, thinners, kerosene, alcohol, etc.

Class C – Flammable Gases

L.P.G., Butane, Acetylene, Hydrogen, natural gas, and Methane etc.

Class D  – Combustible Metals

Magnesium, aluminium, sodium, or potassium etc.

Class E – Electrically Energised Equipment

Computers, switchboards, power-boards, etc.

Class F – Cooking Oils and Fats

Cooking oils and fats usually found in industrial kitchens etc.

Fire Extinguisher and Hose Reel Servicing, Pressure Testing and Recharging

Nelson Fire Protection can ensure your fire extinguishers are serviced, pressure tested and recharged, so they are ready when you need them.

Nelson Fire Protection offer:

Annual Extinguisher or Hose Reel Servicing and Replacement

Certification for Insurance Companies for buildings and businesses

5 Yearly Pressure Testing and Recharge

Unlike other fire extinguisher companies who will tell you to replace your extinguisher when it is due for its 5-year pressure test. Nelson Fire Protection can test and recharge your extinguisher for between 30% – 75% cheaper than the cost of a new extinguisher.