What types of fire extinguishers are provided by NEFPS?

NEFPS supplies and installs quality fire extinguishers including 1kg, 1.5kg, 2kg, 2.5kg, 4.5kg and 9kg units. We provide compliant installation, testing and Australian Standards signage for your premises.

 How often do fire extinguishers need to be serviced in Victoria?

In Victoria, fire extinguishers must be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with Australian Standard AS 1851 and Victorian building regulations.

Routine servicing requirements include:

  • Every 6 months: Visual inspection and maintenance by a competent fire protection technician.
  • Every 5 years: Pressure testing, internal inspection and overhaul of most portable fire extinguishers.
  • Every 10 years: Some extinguisher types may require replacement or major pressure vessel testing depending on the manufacturer and extinguisher type.

Regular servicing ensures your fire extinguishers remain compliant, fully operational and ready for use in an emergency. It also helps property owners meet insurance requirements and workplace safety obligations.

What Does AS 1851 Require for Fire Equipment Inspections?

AS 1851 is the Australian Standard for the routine servicing of fire protection systems and equipment. It sets out the inspection, testing, maintenance and record-keeping requirements needed to ensure fire safety equipment remains operational and compliant.

Typical AS 1851 inspection requirements include:

  • 6-Monthly Inspections
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Fire hose reels
    • Fire blankets
    • Emergency and exit lighting
    • Fire doors and passive fire systems (where applicable)
  • Annual Testing
    • Emergency lighting discharge tests
    • Fire detection and alarm systems
    • Hydrant flow testing
    • Comprehensive system performance checks
  • 5-Yearly and Major Testing
    • Pressure testing of fire extinguishers
    • Hose reel pressure testing
    • Major overhauls of certain fire protection systems
Who is responsible for fire safety compliance in a body corporate property?

In a body corporate (owners corporation) property, responsibility for fire safety compliance is generally shared between the Owners Corporation and individual lot owners or tenants, depending on the location and ownership of the fire protection equipment.

The Owners Corporation is typically responsible for:

  • Fire extinguishers, hose reels and hydrants in common areas
  • Emergency and exit lighting
  • Fire detection and alarm systems serving common property
  • Fire doors located on common property
  • Maintaining compliance with Australian Standards and building regulations
  • Arranging routine inspections, testing and maintenance

Lot owners or tenants may be responsible for:

  • Fire safety equipment located solely within their lot (depending on the Owners Corporation rules)
  • Keeping exits and access paths clear
  • Reporting damaged or missing fire safety equipment

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Environmentally Responsible Fire Extinguisher Disposal

At North East Fire Protection Services (NEFPS), we are committed to protecting not only your property but also our environment. When fire extinguishers reach the end of their service life, they cannot simply be placed in general waste. Many contain chemicals, metals and pressurised components that require specialised handling and disposal.

As part of our service, NEFPS will remove your expired or condemned fire extinguishers and transport them to approved recycling and disposal facilities in Melbourne for environmentally responsible processing. We manage the logistics and ensure disposal is carried out in accordance with relevant environmental and industry requirements.

Best of all, there is no additional disposal charge to our customers.

Our environmental disposal service helps:

  • Prevent harmful chemicals from entering landfill
  • Ensure extinguishers are disposed of responsibly
  • Reduce environmental impact through recycling where possible
  • Keep your business compliant and clutter-free
  • Provide peace of mind that your fire equipment has been handled correctly

Whether you have a single expired extinguisher or require disposal of multiple units across a commercial property, accommodation venue or body corporate site, NEFPS can take care of the entire process for you.

Protecting Alpine communities and the environment through responsible fire safety solutions.

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