Sydney Extinguishers doesn't only test fire extinguishers in Sydney we also test smoke alarms & Smoke detectors. We are always asked what is the difference between smoke alarm and smoke detectors? To put in simply smoke alarms (ALARM) and make a local alarm (NOISE-BEEP) and...
Sydney Extinguishers knows that a fire on board any vessel has the potential to be very dangerous due to the isolation from land and the volatility of on board fuels, ie: petrol, gas etc. Operators of all boats should have the necessary safety equipment installed...
The problem that Sydney Extinguishers sees weekly is that fire extinguishers are sometimes the target of vandalism in schools, apartments, hotels and other open spaces. Extinguishers are occasionally partially, or fully discharged by a vandal, impairing the extinguisher's actual fire-fighting abilities. Once a fire extinguisher...
Ok so besides the virtual lighter and home fire safety place to keep you warm at night what Apps are actually out there? You would be surprised as there is quite a few good one’s out there! Below I have hand chosen just a few...
Sydney extinguishers know that the selection of signs on the market today is endless and sometimes confusing. What is the correct sign for the equipment you have installed at your workplace in Sydney? AS2444 refers to signage and the correct signage and heights in which...
Sydney Extinguishers get asked the age old question everyday, should I repair it OR shall I throw it away and buy another? We all know that products come from China and they are cheap! The labour that goes into picking up an extinguisher from site, leaving...
OK this has to be the most common place for Fires to occur in the workplace! As there is already open flames, hot oils and electricity. Restaurants, cafes and other eating establishments are workplaces that are at a high risk from fire. This is due...
Whether your a small business owner or an employee of a large company, you need to trust that your workplace’s portable fire extinguishers will function properly for any fire situation or emergency. Once fire extinguishers are installed, there should be an ongoing maintenance schedule that...
At Sydney Extinguishers we are always getting asked by a lot of building owners and their tenants if they need Exit and Emergency Lighting. The Building Code of Australia (BCA) 2010 states the requirement for this in Section E, Part E4. There are different obligations...
With the proper use of a portable fire extinguishers you will be able to reduce or eliminate the degree of injury, damage and cost to business in the event of a small fire. If your fire extinguishers are installed correctly you are on your way...