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Fire extinguishers

Advice, supply, mounting and biennial testing — ABC dry powder, CO₂, foam and fat-fire extinguishers. For commercial, industrial, office and residential use across North Rhine-Westphalia.

ASR A2.2 · DGUV 205-023ABC · CO₂ · foam · fatTesting every 2 years
Three red fire extinguishers with signage on a white wall
↳ First response
Fire extinguisher provision · Office and industrial site NRW
↳ Fundamentals

What does a fire extinguisher achieve?

The fire extinguisher is the first line of defence against the incipient fire. A functional extinguisher, correctly selected and in the right place, can prevent a small fire from becoming a large one — many commercial fires are decided in the first three minutes. Which extinguisher type goes where, how many are needed and at what distance — this is regulated by the Workplace Rule ASR A2.2 via so-called extinguishing rating units (LE). Depending on floor area and fire risk, the total count is calculated. In homes there is no legal duty, but a strong recommendation. Businesses are obliged (§ 10 ArbSchG, DGUV 205-023) to additionally appoint and train fire wardens regularly. Testing is per DIN 14406-4 at least every two years — stored-pressure extinguishers often require servicing or replacement after 10 years. We advise on selection (fire class, quantity, position), supply manufacturer-independent, test and document — and on request train your fire wardens.

↳ Fire classes

A, B, C, D, F — which fire needs which extinguisher.

Fire classes describe the combustible substance, not the extinguisher. Every extinguisher is approved for one or more fire classes — a wrong choice can be life-threatening (example: water on a fat fire).

A
Solids

Wood, paper, textiles, plastics — typical home, office, warehouse. Covered by powder, foam and water extinguishers.

B
Liquids

Oils, petrol, paints, alcohol — workshops, petrol stations, labs. Covered by powder, foam and CO₂ extinguishers.

C
Gases

Propane, butane, acetylene — petrol stations, industry. Only ABC-powder extinguishers are suitable.

D
Metals

Aluminium, magnesium, lithium — metal businesses, battery storage. Special metal-fire extinguisher required.

F
Edible fats

Deep fryers, pans — catering and large kitchens. Only approved fat-fire extinguishers may be used (no water!).

↳ Extinguisher types

Powder, foam, CO₂, water — the right choice by use.

01

ABC powder extinguisher

Universal for fire classes A, B, C. Highest extinguishing success, but strong collateral damage from fine powder.

02

BC powder extinguisher

Only for liquids and gases. Less common, specific industrial applications.

03

CO₂ extinguisher

For B, electronic systems, switch cabinets, server rooms — residue-free, but asphyxiation risk in small rooms.

04

Foam extinguisher

For A and B. Low-residue, good choice for office, admin, catering and hotel.

05

Water extinguisher

Only for A — solids. Suitable for archives and textiles, unsuitable for electrics and fat.

06

Fat-fire extinguisher

Special for class F — fryers, kitchens. Mandatory in catering per ASR A2.2.

07

Metal-fire extinguisher

Only for class D — special powder, in metal processing and battery production.

↳ Our services

From calculation to refilling.

One contact for the full lifecycle — no subscription trap, no forced switch to another provider.

  1. ↳ 01

    Needs analysis per ASR A2.2

    Calculate extinguishing rating units, select types, plan positions and signage.

  2. ↳ 02

    Supply & mounting

    Manufacturer-independent (Gloria, Neuruppin, Total Walther, Minimax) — with wall bracket and safety signage.

  3. ↳ 03

    Testing every 2 years (DIN 14406-4)

    Qualified inspector, test sticker, log book, immediate repair or replacement on defects.

  4. ↳ 04

    Servicing after 10 years

    Stored-pressure extinguishers are opened, cleaned, refilled or replaced after 10 years.

  5. ↳ 05

    Signage

    Safety sign F001 (fire extinguisher), fire safety order parts A/B/C, fire brigade route card.

  6. ↳ 06

    Fire warden training

    Theory and practice (live fire drill) per DGUV 205-023 — at your site or on our premises.

↳ Applications

Typical areas and matching equipment.

01

Office & administration

Foam and CO₂ extinguishers — gentle on electronics and interiors.

02

Industry & production

ABC powder for universal use, plus metal-fire extinguishers where needed.

03

Catering & kitchens

Fat-fire extinguishers mandatory at fryers and cookers, plus foam extinguishers in guest areas.

04

Warehouse & logistics

Powder extinguishers area-wide by racking height and fire load — coupled with wall hydrants.

05

Workshop & petrol station

ABC powder and foam for liquids, plus CO₂ at electrical systems.

06

Residential

Recommendation: one foam extinguisher on each floor plus a fat-fire extinguisher in the kitchen.

↳ Investment

What do extinguishers and testing cost?

Acquisition is low — the lifecycle gets costlier: testing every 2 years, servicing after 10 years. Over time, many rental models end up more expensive than ownership with own maintenance.

  1. from €65
    ABC powder extinguisher 6 kg
    Standard model, suitable for office and warehouse.
  2. from €85
    Foam extinguisher 6 l
    For office, catering, residential — low-residue.
  3. from €150
    CO₂ extinguisher 5 kg
    For server rooms, switch panels, labs.
  4. from €190
    Fat-fire extinguisher 6 l
    Mandatory in kitchens with fryers.
  5. from €25 / unit
    Testing every 2 years
    Per unit, incl. test sticker and log book entry.
  6. from €85 / unit
    Servicing after 10 years
    Open, clean, refill, re-seal.

Prices are indicative incl. VAT. Larger orders individually quoted. Fire safety order and signage are listed separately.

↳ Why Abels

Specialist firm, not a subscription model.

01 / 4

Ownership instead of rental

You buy once and have it tested — usually cheaper than rental over 10+ years.

02 / 4

Qualified inspectors

Qualification per DIN 14406-4, manufacturer-certified for all common brands.

03 / 4

Training as an option

Fire wardens per DGUV 205-023 — theory and live fire drill.

04 / 4

Maintenance bundle

Extinguishers, wall hydrants, fire doors maintained together — one visit, one invoice.

↳ Frequently asked

Fire extinguishers — in brief.

↳ Related

Related services.

↳ Next step

Request an extinguisher assessment.

Send us a floor plan sketch, occupancy and headcount — we calculate the extinguishing rating units per ASR A2.2 and send you a quote.