Fire Extinguisher Inspections
Find out how often fire extinguishers are checked, what the periodic test includes, and what obligations and penalties companies face.
Karlovy Vary Region
Fire extinguishers in Sokolov: supply, inspection and service
We design and supply fire extinguishers, including brackets, for businesses in Sokolov and the surrounding area, and then look after them – from regular inspections to pressure tests and refilling in our workshop in Hrádek near Rokycany.
Fire extinguishers for businesses in Sokolov
The Sokolov area has long been associated with lignite mining, power generation and chemical production. Alongside these, there are engineering companies and smaller manufacturing operations.
Sokolov is about 70 km as the crow flies from Hromnice, and we travel to clients in the Karlovy Vary Region. Travel costs depend on the vehicle – a van carrying fire extinguishers has a different rate than a car with a technician. You will always see the travel cost in the quote in advance.
What we provide in Sokolov
- Choosing the type and number of extinguishers – how to choose and where to place them
- Supply of fire extinguishers including brackets
- Regular operability checks
- Pressure tests, refilling and repairs in our workshop
- Fire extinguisher rental for events and construction sites
- Powder, CO₂, water and foam extinguishers
What to watch out for in operations typical of the Sokolov area
In dusty and demanding environments, extinguishers age faster. We carry out regular checks, and pressure tests and repairs take place in our workshop.
With flammable liquids and gases, the choice of extinguishing agent is crucial. We design the types and numbers of extinguishers according to fire classes B and C.
For manufacturing we usually choose a combination of powder extinguishers for ordinary fires and CO₂ extinguishers for switchboards and electronics.
Where we travel to
We provide our services on site – in production halls, warehouses, offices and on construction sites. Sokolov and the surrounding area: Chodov, Habartov, Loket, Kraslice, Horní Slavkov.
Industrial zones and sites in the area where we work for companies:
- Vřesová energy and chemical complex
Our base is in Hromnice (Hromnice 63) and we service fire extinguishers in our own workshop in Hrádek near Rokycany. You can find an overview of all towns on the Where we work page.
Frequently asked questions
How often must fire extinguishers be inspected?
An operability check is carried out at least once a year. A periodic test, which includes a pressure test of the cylinder, is carried out every three years for water and foam extinguishers and every five years for the others (Decree No. 246/2001 Coll.).
Do you have to take the fire extinguishers away for inspection?
Our technician carries out the regular inspection at your site. Pressure tests, refilling and repairs take place in our certified workshop in Hrádek near Rokycany.
Do you travel to clients in Sokolov?
Yes. We are based in Hromnice near Pilsen, about 70 km as the crow flies from Sokolov. We travel to clients in Sokolov and the surrounding area (Chodov, Habartov, Loket, Kraslice, Horní Slavkov). Travel costs depend on the vehicle – a van carrying fire extinguishers has a different rate than a car with a technician. You will always see the travel cost in the quote in advance.
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Fire extinguishers in Sokolov – get in touch
Tell us what you are dealing with at your company. We will prepare a quote including travel – with no obligation.