Here at the Fire Protection Shop, we aim to supply you with both the information and the products you need to keep your premises safe and in line with UK fire safety legislation. Fire extinguisher stands and plinths are important fire safety accessories. This article aims to give you a short overview of the types of fire extinguisher stand and plinth available.

Why Are Fire Extinguisher Stands And Plinths Necessary?

All business premises are legally required to have at least one fire extinguisher installed. Fire extinguishers should be installed in such a way that they cannot be easily moved. They are important safety equipment and their location needs to be consistent in case of emergency. Therefore fire extinguishers should all be wall-mounted, or installed on a free-standing plinth or stand. Here at the Fire Protection Shop, we aim to provide a wide variety of fire extinguisher stands and plinths to suit each individual layout and design.

What Kinds Of Fire Extinguisher Stands And Plinths Are Available?

Fire extinguisher stands and plinths come in a wide range of styles and a selection of colours, to make it as easy as possible for you to find something which works well with your layout and design scheme whilst providing the maximum safety benefits. Here we provide stands and plinths in red, grey, white and prestige colours: stainless silver, polished gold and burnished copper.

We have a large range of red plinths and stands to match your fire extinguisher canister, such as the Commander red double fire extinguisher stand, pictured below.

Our red plinths and stands are available in single, double and triple fire extinguisher capacities, and as a complete kit such as a single red fire extinguisher stand complete with 9kg ABC dry powder fire extinguisher.

We also have a selection of stands and plinths in grey to complement most interior decoration schemes, such as a grey double fire extinguisher plinth:

Available in both red and white we have the WAVE wall-mounted fire extinguisher stands, suitable for extinguishers up to 6l/6kg in size.

Finally, we have a number of tubular fire extinguisher stands in single and double varieties. These stands come in red, black and chrome, and also prestige colours- polished gold and burnished copper. These are particularly suitable for premises with a need for a cohesive ambience such as restaurants, hotel lobbies, or style-oriented retail stores.

Where Should Fire Extinguisher Stands and Plinths Be Sited?

Fire extinguisher stands and plinths should be sited according to the results of a fire risk assessment survey. As a general rule, there should be at least two Class A fire extinguishers sited per floor of a business premises, and others at designated fire points in a large-scale building. Premises with significant amounts of electrical equipment may also wish to install carbon dioxide fire extinguishers. Each of these will need some form of fixture, such as the stands or plinths. If you have any doubts as to where your stands or plinths should be sited, feel free to contact our advisors on 0800 316 1469 and they will be happy to assist you, including arranging fire risk assessments and commissioning and installing your fire extinguishers for maximum safety.

Conclusion

Fire extinguishers should always be sited correctly, using the appropriate fixtures such as fire extinguisher stands and plinths. These come in several colours and styles to suit any premises and have options for single and multiple fire extinguisher storage. The position of the fire extinguisher stands and plinths should be determined by the results of a dedicated fire risk assessment.