BAFE FAQs

Can BAFE comment on a particular portable fire extinguisher model/product available on the market?

BAFE are unable to comment on particular fire extinguisher models/products available on the market. For the BAFE SP101 Scheme however, products shall be required to meet all requirements of the relevant/current British Standards as outlined within the BAFE SP101 Scheme Document (i.e. BS 5306-3, BS 5306-8, BS 5306-9, and BS 5306-10).

BAFE have published a position statement to help clarify this matter which is available here: BAFE position regarding any products falling outside of BAFE SP101 Scope

For Information the British Standards referenced above are:

  • BS 5306-3 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Commissioning and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers. Code of practice
  • BS 5306-8 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers. Code of practice
  • BS 5306-9 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Recharging of portable fire extinguishers. Code of practice
  • BS 5306-10 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Colour coding to indicate the extinguishing medium contained in portable fire extinguishers. Code of practice