Fire Extinguisher Servicing for Restaurants in Manchester

Restaurants move fast. You don’t have time to be thinking about your fire extinguishers during service, which is exactly why they need to be checked outside of it. Hawkesworth carries out fire extinguisher servicing for restaurants across Manchester, covering the annual professional service plus any repair or replacement needed, all booked around your opening hours.

Kitchens, Front of House and the Right Extinguisher in Each Spot 

A typical restaurant carries a mix of extinguisher types because each area has a different fire risk: 

• Wet chemical in the kitchen for cooking oil fires, sited near fryers and hobs 

• CO2 near electrical equipment, EPOS tills, fuse boards and bar refrigeration 

• Water or foam in the front of house, corridors and back-of-house storage areas 

During a service, our engineer confirms each type is in the right spot for the risk, accessible to staff, and within date for the next test.

What an Annual Fire Extinguisher Service Covers 

A professional service is a thorough examination of each unit to confirm it will perform when needed. For Manchester restaurants, our annual visit covers: 

• Visual inspection for damage, corrosion and proper placement 

• Pressure check to confirm the extinguisher is correctly pressurised 

• Weight check to verify contents are at the correct level 

• Hose and nozzle inspection for blockages and damage 

• Safety pin and tamper seal inspection 

If a unit fails any part of the service, our technician will either repair it on-site or replace it with a compliant unit, so you are never left with a gap in cover before doors open.

How Often Restaurants Should Book a Service 

Fire extinguishers should be visually inspected monthly by a responsible person within the business, such as the head chef, restaurant manager or general manager. A professional service is required annually. 

Some types of extinguishers also need an extended service or overhaul every 5 or 10 years, which includes hydrostatic testing. Keeping accurate records is part of your fire safety file and supports your Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 duties.

Fire Extinguisher Servicing Across Manchester 

We cover restaurants across Manchester city centre, the Northern Quarter, Spinningfields, Deansgate, Ancoats, Chinatown and the Curry Mile in Rusholme, alongside neighbouring areas such as Salford, Didsbury, Chorlton, Altrincham and Stockport. For restaurant groups with multiple venues, Hawkesworth offers exclusive pricing for businesses booking services across multiple locations, so one point of contact handles every site.

Why Manchester Restaurant Operators Book Hawkesworth 

Hawkesworth has looked after commercial fire safety since 1993. Our network of 200+ engineers is City & Guilds certified and DBS checked, and we remind you when your next service is due. We are also one of the most cost-effective providers in the UK and act as a one-stop shop for all your fire safety requirements, which matters when a single visit can cover your extinguishers, fire alarm testing and servicing and emergency lighting testing.

Book Your Fire Extinguisher Service 

Restaurant servicing works best early mornings, late evenings or across a quieter Monday. Tell us your opening hours and we will slot the visit into a window that keeps service times clear. Request a quote or call 01845 524498 to book a Manchester engineer.

Frequently Asked Questions 

How often should restaurant fire extinguishers be serviced? 

Monthly visual inspections plus an annual professional service, with an extended service every 5 or 10 years for some types. 

Who can carry out the monthly inspection? 

A responsible person within the restaurant, such as the head chef, restaurant manager or general manager. 

Which extinguisher type goes next to the fryers? 

Wet chemical, which is designed to tackle Class F cooking oil fires. 

What happens if an extinguisher fails a service? 

It is repaired on-site where possible, or replaced with a compliant unit immediately. 

Do you cover restaurants outside central Manchester? 

Yes, we cover Greater Manchester including Salford, Didsbury, Chorlton, Altrincham and Stockport.