According to Australian law, fire extinguishers must be checked by a qualified professional at least once in six months, as per AS 1851. It also states that your firefighting equipment must be regularly maintained and must be in an effective state. This means you must schedule a regular fire extinguisher replacement to ensure that you meet the current regulations established by the Government and improve the safety of your premises.

Victoria has a specific system called Essential Safety Measures (ESMs). Building owners are responsible for ensuring fire safety systems are maintained and inspected. This includes:

• Fire doors
• Emergency lighting
• Exit signs
• Fire extinguishers
• Fire hydrants
• Fire hose reels
• Smoke control systems