Business Frequently Asked Questions 5
What firefighting equipment do I need?
Information on the number of fire extinguishers that you require can be found in the Fire Risk Assessment guides page here, or by contacting an approved fire extinguisher supplier.
To enable the responsible person to make decisions as to what firefighting equipment is necessary access has been granted to the joint protocol between the Fire Extinguishing Trades Association, the Chief Fire Officers Association and the Local Government Association.
This protocol gives all the information necessary to make a reasoned assessment of the type and quantity of firefighting equipment needed.
Joint Protocol - Portable Fire Extinguishers
Fire Extinguishing Trades Association, the Chief Fire Officers Association and the Local Government Association (PDF 1.69 Mb 1,689.77 Kb)