This course is aimed at fire extinguisher technicians who would like to be refreshed on the practical side of recharging water and foam fire extinguishers, or for the technician who has not had the chance to carry out this function since attending the initial full course.
What is included?
The course will cover the requirements of BS5306-3 re extended servicing and the requirements of BS5306-9: refills and recharges.
At this stage we are not able to include the practical recharging of powder extinguishers but the theoretical process and issues will be covered.
The course can be run at your premises for a minimum cost of 5 candidates.
Suitable for:
- Fire maintenance technicians
- Owners and/or managers of fire protection companies.
Pre-course requirements:
- Candidates will be expected to be a fire extinguisher technician or someone who can work safely with a pressurised vessel.
2025 Course Dates:
Grantham
- TBA
Andover
- TBA
Course duration:
1 day
Cost:
From £235.00 + VAT
Course content:
- Relevant legislation/Regulations, Industry Standards, Acts and Laws
- BS 5306-9 and Extinguishing recharges and refill media
- Portable Fire Extinguisher and Media Disposal
- Extinguisher Servicing: Code of Conduct
- Extinguisher Pressurising Equipment
- Pressurising Procedure: Stored Pressure
- BS5306-9 Refills and Recharges
- Classes of Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Example of ‘Non-Manufacturers’ Recharge Label
- Typical Extended Service and Recharge
- Procedure that Applies to Foam Extinguishers
- Filling Tolerances
- Operated by Stored Pressure
- Gas Cartridges
Learning Outcome: Level 3 Award
This course is aimed at fire extinguisher technicians who would like to be refreshed on the practical side of recharging water and foam fire extinguishers, or for the technician who has not had the chance to carry out this function since attending the initial full course.
Refilling & Recharging Stored Pressure Extinguishers
Price per technician for a minimum cost of 5 candidates (all prices are subject to vat). PLEASE ENSURE the date and venue fields are completed.
Please note your companies PO reference MUST be given at the time of booking (if required), as once invoices have been raised, a £15 admin charge will be made to make these changes.
If you submit a form and have not received an invoice within 3 working days please call 01280 817583 or email on info@ifeda.org.