The Methodist Church’s website carries information about the state of the Fire Extinguisher Service contract for churches operated by Chubb Fire Limited – National Accounts Division Manchester (Click here for details.). The contract has been extended until at least May 2021.
Any new church premises wishing to participate in this agreement must apply through the address below, via post, telephone, or e-mail:
Mrs Joanne White
National Accounts Division
PO Box 16
Manchester
M24 4JY
Tel – 0161 654 2256
E-mail – joanne.white@chubb.co.uk.
Full details are available at the link above. Current service charges are as follows:
• Inspection of all portable fire extinguishers in accordance with BS5306 Part 3 including the provision of all parts, refilling at the time of service, discharge testing and recharging: £6.25 each.
• Inspection of fire blankets (if carried out while on site servicing the extinguishers): £0.50p.
• Service Attendance Fee: £1.50.
• Minimum invoice value per location for servicing: £12.00.
The £6.25 inspection charge should be considered over a five year period to include the discharge tests and re-charges as per the British Standard recommendations. The above service price excludes Nu-Swift spare parts, refilling and extinguisher bodies.
The Government’s guidance on fire safety risk assessment for small and medium places of assembly is available here