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As of their last update in September 2021, the Irish standard for servicing fire extinguishers is known as Irish Standard I.S. 291:2015 – ‘Code of Practice for the Selection, Commissioning, Installation, and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers’.

Irish Standard I.S. 291:2015

This standard provides guidelines for the proper selection, commissioning, installation, and maintenance of fire extinguishers in Ireland. 

It covers various aspects, including the types of fire extinguishers suitable for different types of fires, their correct placement and installation, regular inspection and testing, and the maintenance procedures to ensure their reliability in case of an emergency.

latest guidelines on servicing fire extinguishers

For those who are seeking the most up-to-date information or if there have been any revisions or new standards introduced since the last update, it is recommend to check with the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) or relevant fire safety authorities in Ireland for the latest guidelines on servicing fire extinguishers to comply with Irish standards.

They will be able to provide with the most current and accurate information on this topic.

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