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Kent Fire is Now Part of the OHEAP Family
Both OHEAP and Kent Fire are committed to the highest quality standards in fire protection. We have developed a full range of services designed to keep you and your business safe.
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A range of high quality water, foam, CO2 and powder extinguishers, kitemarked and supplied with a 10 year guarantee.
- On-Site Commisson
- Service to British Standard
- Refilling & Discharge Testing
- Spare Parts
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Fire alarm systems are design to give advance warning of a fire and ensure anyone in the building escapes as quickly and safely as possible.
- Design & Installation
- Service to British Standard
- Commissioning
- System Monitoring
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Emergency luminaires are required to provide light for 3 hours, as detailed in BS5266 pt1, 2011.
- Design & Installation
- Service to British Standard
- Maintained or Non-Maintained
What We Offer
Top-quality products supplied with a 10 year warranty
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Fire Extinguishers & Accessories
Over the last 50 years, we’ve worked with the best manufacturers of fire extinguishers across the world, creating a range of top-quality products that will work when you need them most. We’re so confident in our range that we offer a 10-year guarantee.
Up to 10 year guarantee
Comes with a fixing bracket as standard
All extinguishers kitemarked
All extinguishers BS EN3 compliant
Emergency Lighting System Design
If you’re looking to install a fire alarm or emergency lighting system in your premises then our specialist fire alarm engineers can help. Our system design will be completely bespoke to your premise. All our designs are completed in line with British standard BS5839-1:2013 and the Regulatory Reform Order (2005).
Designed by qualified system designers
Designed to British Standards
Bespoke to your business
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Fire Alarm System Design
If your looking to have a fire alarm or emergency lighting system installed in your premises then our specialist fire alarm engineers can help. Our system design will be completely bespoke to your premise. All our designs are completed in line with British standard BS5839-1:2013 and the Regulatory Reform Order (2005).
Designed specifically for your business
Designed in line with British Standards
Carried out by BAFE accredited engineers
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are The Main Types Of Fire Extinguisher?
There are five main fire extinguisher types:
Foam: Suitable for Class A and B fires. Limited electrical clearance
Carbon Dioxide: Suitable for Class B and fires involving electrical items.
Dry Powder: Suitable for Class A, B, C and electrical equipment
Wet Chemical: Suitable for Class A and F fires
Water: Suitable for Class A fires
How Often Should A Fire Extinguisher Be Checked?
Ensure your fire extinguisher is always ready when you need it by checking it regularly. In addition, monthly in-house checks should be conducted. We ensure that it is sited correctly, still has an anti-tamper device fitted and any gauge is reading correctly, is carried out and recorded.
All extinguishers require servicing by a professional company, e.g. OHEAP, once per year. Each extinguishing unit is tested in line with the current British Standards (5306) and certificated. Due to rigorous testing, extinguishers will be proven as compliant. With attention to BSI certification and third-party accreditation.
Finally, BAFE engineers are aware of all of the requirements necessary to meet compliance.
What Are The Main Classifications Of Fire?
As per the above, different types of extinguishers cover varying fires. In addition, extinguishers are assigned letters that denote what the classification is. Such as:
A Class: Carbonous materials e.g. wood, paper or cloth.
B Class: Flammable liquids e.g. petrol, liquefiable solids, wax or melting plastics.
C Class: Flammable gasses, propane, butane, methane etc.
D Class: Specialist powders for flammable metals e.g. potassium.
F Class: Flammable fats, cooking oils and chip fryers.
Electrical risk: Faulty outlets, outdated appliances, poor wiring etc.
Accreditations
We work with several third-party bodies to ensure we work to the highest industry standards.
Types of Extinguisher
Each Fire Extinguisher type has a unique agent inside which is specifically designed to combat a different type of fire risk. Click on each extinguihser image below and discover how each tyope should be used.
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