Fire extinguishers

[Clive]

Interesting thread

Can anyone tell me what the law is re extinguishers on farm ?

Is it a legal requirement to have them and if so how many ? And do they legally have to be serviced every year or is it just a matter of common sense and not law etc ?

 

[ACEngineering]

Interesting thread

Can anyone tell me what the law is re extinguishers on farm ?

Is it a legal requirement to have them and if so how many ? And do they legally have to be serviced every year or is it just a matter of common sense and not law etc ?

I think its more to do with insurance companies IMO demanding it?

 

[opininionated]

I think its more to do with insurance companies IMO demanding it?

Probably different rules for office buildings

 

[Chris F]

 

[Clive]

That’s tomorrow’s entertainment sorted !

 

[Phil P]

Is there a market for second hand extinguishers?
I’ve got a few here.

I’ll have to take a look when they where last tested.

 

[Sussex Martin]

Interesting thread

Can anyone tell me what the law is re extinguishers on farm ?

Is it a legal requirement to have them and if so how many ? And do they legally have to be serviced every year or is it just a matter of common sense and not law etc ?

There is no law concerning farms and extinguishers, to be on the safe side do a risk assessment and then do what you can to mitigate that risk. remember the owner/manager is the responsible person and it is up to you to decide what is necessary as it is you who is culpable when things go wrong. If you believe you require extinguishers then get in touch with a local firm to assess what type and what quantity would be sufficient. Don't use the big nationals as their costs are higher which will reflect on the price. Extinguishers should be inspected every year, most have a five year life span, Co2 is ten years. As stated there is a new breed of extinguisher on the market that doesn't require an annual service and has a 10 year lifespan, pay your money and make your choice.
Don't just throw extinguishers away, I always recommend having a practice with them just to make yourself familiar with their use, you will be surprised how quickly they empty. It's not a lot of use having to read the instructions whilst a fire is consuming your favorite piece of kit.
I am really surprised that so many machines do not have extinguishers on them, I'm also surprised that Class don't put automatics on their combines. There is a lot of good inexpensive equipment out there that can assist in reducing the amount fire damage if you look for it.

 

[JP1]

There is no law concerning farms and extinguishers, to be on the safe side do a risk assessment and then do what you can to mitigate that risk. remember the owner/manager is the responsible person and it is up to you to decide what is necessary as it is you who is culpable when things go wrong. If you believe you require extinguishers then get in touch with a local firm to assess what type and what quantity would be sufficient. Don't use the big nationals as their costs are higher which will reflect on the price. Extinguishers should be inspected every year, most have a five year life span, Co2 is ten years. As stated there is a new breed of extinguisher on the market that doesn't require an annual service and has a 10 year lifespan, pay your money and make your choice.
Don't just throw extinguishers away, I always recommend having a practice with them just to make yourself familiar with their use, you will be surprised how quickly they empty. It's not a lot of use having to read the instructions whilst a fire is consuming your favorite piece of kit.
I am really surprised that so many machines do not have extinguishers on them, I'm also surprised that Class don't put automatics on their combines. There is a lot of good inexpensive equipment out there that can assist in reducing the amount fire damage if you look for it.

Sometimes there could be a good market for fire suppression systems on computer keyboards

 

[Clive]

There is no law concerning farms and extinguishers, to be on the safe side do a risk assessment and then do what you can to mitigate that risk. remember the owner/manager is the responsible person and it is up to you to decide what is necessary as it is you who is culpable when things go wrong. If you believe you require extinguishers then get in touch with a local firm to assess what type and what quantity would be sufficient. Don't use the big nationals as their costs are higher which will reflect on the price. Extinguishers should be inspected every year, most have a five year life span, Co2 is ten years. As stated there is a new breed of extinguisher on the market that doesn't require an annual service and has a 10 year lifespan, pay your money and make your choice.
Don't just throw extinguishers away, I always recommend having a practice with them just to make yourself familiar with their use, you will be surprised how quickly they empty. It's not a lot of use having to read the instructions whilst a fire is consuming your favorite piece of kit.
I am really surprised that so many machines do not have extinguishers on them, I'm also surprised that Class don't put automatics on their combines. There is a lot of good inexpensive equipment out there that can assist in reducing the amount fire damage if you look for it.

I've have always been amazed that insurance companies don't offer BIG discounts for combine mounted automatic systems like you find in race cars - £500-£1000 invested could save them a 400k payout !

I have asked insurance companies before and they just looked at me like I was from Mars !

 

[Phil P]

I've have always been amazed that insurance companies don't offer BIG discounts for combine mounted automatic systems like you find in race cars - £500-£1000 invested could save them a 400k payout !

I have asked insurance companies before and they just looked at me like I was from Mars !

I was in the JD dealers on Saturday and then where advertising a company that fits combine fire suppression systems, I can’t remember the name of the company though! Should have picked a card up
You’d think for the money it would come as standard on a modern combine or is that like saying our product is likely to catch fire

 

[Feldspar]

There is no law concerning farms and extinguishers, to be on the safe side do a risk assessment and then do what you can to mitigate that risk. remember the owner/manager is the responsible person and it is up to you to decide what is necessary as it is you who is culpable when things go wrong. If you believe you require extinguishers then get in touch with a local firm to assess what type and what quantity would be sufficient. Don't use the big nationals as their costs are higher which will reflect on the price. Extinguishers should be inspected every year, most have a five year life span, Co2 is ten years. As stated there is a new breed of extinguisher on the market that doesn't require an annual service and has a 10 year lifespan, pay your money and make your choice.
Don't just throw extinguishers away, I always recommend having a practice with them just to make yourself familiar with their use, you will be surprised how quickly they empty. It's not a lot of use having to read the instructions whilst a fire is consuming your favorite piece of kit.
I am really surprised that so many machines do not have extinguishers on them, I'm also surprised that Class don't put automatics on their combines. There is a lot of good inexpensive equipment out there that can assist in reducing the amount fire damage if you look for it.

Thanks for this advice. Do you have the name of these ones that don't require an annual service?

 

[REStracTORATION]

No, you can use your TFF points. Have been able to for about 10 months now.

Fill in the form, I'll do the rest.

How many points do I have
How can I find out?

 

[Clive]

I was in the JD dealers on Saturday and then where advertising a company that fits combine fire suppression systems, I can’t remember the name of the company though! Should have picked a card up
You’d think for the money it would come as standard on a modern combine or is that like saying our product is likely to catch fire

It's a bit like the theft tagging and trackers etc - it needs an incentive to spend the money on it and that normally comes from the insurance companies

 

[Clive]

How many points do I have
How can I find out?

click on your name under your avatar - looks like you have 113 which is plenty for a free Directory page if you fill out the form

 

[REStracTORATION]

click on your name under your avatar - looks like you have 113 which is plenty for a free Directory page if you fill out the form

Ok I will have a look

 

[Phil P]

It's a bit like the theft tagging and trackers etc - it needs an incentive to spend the money on it and that normally comes from the insurance companies

Although if your combine caught fire would you want it repairing and have gremlins for every and a day or would you just let it burn and have a new one with warranty?
I know which I’d sooner have

 

[Sussex Martin]

Thanks for this advice. Do you have the name of these ones that don't require an annual service?

They are called P50 Google is your friend, loads of people selling them.

 

[Feldspar]

They are called P50 Google is your friend, loads of people selling them.

Thanks

 

[ACEngineering]

Thanks

These are made by eastern extinguishers. You can buy either brand its the same product.

 

[Sonoftheheir]

Had KW fire from up North around yesterday for our annual check.

S pins £4.97 each
Valve test £4.89 each
O rings £2.25 each
Service certificate £2.50
Service £35

Am I right to feel like we’re being ripped off? Do we even need them to be checked?