Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

What Are Fire Extinguisher Cabinets Used For?

Fire extinguisher cabinets are used to safely and securely store your fire extinguishers either indoors or outdoors. They also allow users to locate the fire extinguishers quickly to improve response time.

Fire extinguishers are tools that allow you to manually fight back against fire. However, investing in fire safety equipment is simply the first step. Investing in fire extinguisher cabinets allows you to store your fire extinguishers safely so your equipment can stay protected until you need to use them.

Fire extinguisher cabinets are ideal for protecting your fire extinguishers from being knocked, damaged, vandalised or tampered with. Their presence acts as a visual deterrent against thieves, while the cabinet can also be locked to improve the security of your equipment. Some waterproof fire extinguisher cabinets can be used to keep your extinguishers secure if they are located outside or in high-traffic areas like schools.

Where Should Fire Extinguisher Cabinets Be Located?

Fire extinguisher cabinets should be in easily accessible, visible areas. For example, in hallways or corridors, near building exits. Conducting a Fire Risk Assessment will help determine the ideal location of your fire extinguisher cabinet.

Fire extinguisher cabinets are designed to store and protect fire extinguishers indoors. Some can even safely store an extinguisher outdoors. However, this will depend on the fire extinguisher cabinet, as not all are waterproof or robust enough to be located outside. To keep your equipment safe, it is important to check the specific requirements for each fire extinguisher cabinet. 

Can Fire Extinguisher Cabinets be Stored Outside?

Some fire extinguisher cabinets are weatherproof or designed for outdoor use, but others may only be suitable for indoor use.

Are Fire Extinguisher Cabinets a Legal Requirement?

Yes, fire extinguisher cabinets can be a legal requirement depending on the building, the location and the fire extinguishers. 

Generally, fire extinguisher cabinets will be a legal requirement in areas where the quality of the fire extinguisher may be at risk. For example, in public areas where vandalism and tampering with fire extinguishers has a higher risk of occurring. Industrial buildings using corrosive liquids and gases may also require a fire extinguisher cabinet to protect the extinguishers. Performing a Fire Risk Assessment of the area will help quickly assess the need for a fire extinguisher cabinet.

The correct storage and usage of fire extinguishers is crucial to maintaining the safety of people and property. That’s why our team of safety experts highly recommend investing in fire extinguisher cabinets to provide this security and protection. 

What Fire Extinguisher Cabinets are Available?

At Fire Protection Shop, we offer a range of fire extinguisher cabinets:

• Single-box fire extinguisher cabinets are designed to fit a single extinguisher.

• Double-box fire extinguisher cabinets are designed to fit two extinguishers.

When selecting your fire extinguisher cabinet, you must check the extinguishing agent. CO2 extinguishers are taller than all other standard-sized extinguishers and cannot fit in a single or double box. Instead, a tall CO2 extinguisher will need an extra-large box.

Benefits of Using Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

• Protects fire extinguishers from vandalism, theft or misuse

• Creates a designated fire point to access fire extinguishers

• Allows users to locate fire extinguishers quickly in an emergency