Water
Used for ordinary combustible materials such as wood, paper and textiles. Not suitable for live electrical equipment or cooking-oil fires.
Fire Protection
Fire Equipment Inspection & Maintenance
Keep your fire equipment ready when it matters most.
Edison Systems Limited provides professional fire equipment inspection, servicing, maintenance, testing and repair across Nairobi and Kenya.
We maintain fire extinguishers and hose reels in line with guidance from bodies such as the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), to help ensure fire-fighting equipment remains accessible, functional and ready for use when required.
Equipment coverage
Fire Equipment We Inspect & Maintain
Extinguisher selection depends on the specific fire hazard and applicable fire class. No single extinguisher is suitable for every fire.
Foam
Used for ordinary combustibles and selected flammable-liquid hazards, depending on the foam type and specific fire risk.
CO₂
A residue-free option commonly selected for electrical equipment and certain flammable-liquid hazards.
Dry Powder
Available in general-purpose and specialist variants for selected fire classes. The hazard and environment determine suitability.
Wet Chemical
Designed for cooking-oil and fat fires and commonly installed in commercial kitchens and catering areas.
Fire Hose Reels
Fire hose reels provide a readily accessible supply of water for initial fire-fighting. Our service includes inspection of the hose reel assembly, hose condition, nozzle, valve, drum and associated components to help ensure reliable operation.
Six-step service
Our Fire Equipment Maintenance Process
01
Inspect
Assess physical condition, accessibility and operating components.
02
Assess
Identify damage, corrosion, leakage, pressure or charge issues and other faults.
03
Service
Carry out the appropriate maintenance for the equipment type.
04
Refill or Recharge
Refill or recharge discharged or undercharged extinguishers where suitable.
05
Test
Carry out applicable functional, pressure or other required testing.
06
Tag & Report
Record the work completed and relevant service information.
Equipment restoration
Refilling, Recharging & Testing
Refilling & Recharging
Discharged or undercharged extinguishers are inspected and, where suitable for continued service, refilled or recharged and repressurised according to the equipment type and applicable requirements.
Pressure & Functional Testing
Where applicable, pressure, hydrostatic or functional testing is carried out according to the equipment type, manufacturer requirements and relevant standards such as NFPA 10 for portable fire extinguishers.
Facilities
Fire Equipment Maintenance for Different Facilities
Offices
Routine support for equipment throughout workplaces and shared areas.
Hotels & Hospitality
Servicing for guest areas, kitchens and back-of-house spaces.
Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens
Maintenance suited to cooking and catering hazards.
Schools & Educational Institutions
Inspection across classrooms, laboratories, halls and kitchens.
Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
Carefully scheduled servicing for sensitive environments.
Warehouses
Equipment checks for storage, loading and operational areas.
Industrial Facilities
Maintenance for mixed equipment across plant and workshop areas.
Retail & Commercial Premises
Practical support for shops, malls and mixed-use buildings.
Nairobi and beyond
Maintenance Support Across Kenya
Edison Systems Limited provides scheduled fire equipment inspection and maintenance support for businesses and institutions across Nairobi and other areas of Kenya.
- Scheduled maintenance visits
- Fire extinguisher servicing
- Fire hose reel inspection and servicing
- Refilling and recharging
- Applicable pressure testing
- Fault identification
- Component replacement
- Repairs
- Service tagging
- Maintenance reporting
Service comparison
Fire Equipment Inspection vs Fire Suppression Systems
Fire Equipment Inspection & Maintenance
- Maintains portable fire-fighting equipment
- Includes extinguisher servicing
- Includes hose reel inspection and servicing
- Includes refilling and recharging
- Includes applicable testing
- Focuses on equipment readiness
Fire Suppression Systems
- Protects defined hazards using engineered systems
- Includes sprinkler, gas, foam, powder and wet chemical systems
- Includes system design and installation
- Includes system testing and commissioning
- Focuses on fire control or extinguishment
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Equipment Maintenance
How often should fire extinguishers be inspected?
The appropriate inspection and servicing schedule depends on extinguisher type, manufacturer requirements, environmental conditions, risk level and applicable standards.
Can Edison refill discharged fire extinguishers?
Yes. Where equipment is suitable for continued service, Edison can inspect, refill or recharge and repressurise the extinguisher as appropriate.
Do you service different types of fire extinguishers and hose reels?
Yes. Edison provides maintenance for water, foam, CO₂, dry powder and wet chemical extinguishers, as well as fire hose reels, subject to equipment condition and applicable service requirements.
Can you maintain equipment installed by another company?
Yes. Where technically appropriate, Edison can inspect and maintain fire-fighting equipment regardless of the original installation provider.
Is Your Fire Equipment Ready for an Emergency?
Don't wait until an emergency exposes neglected or defective fire-fighting equipment.
Edison Systems Limited provides professional fire equipment inspection, extinguisher servicing, hose reel maintenance, testing and repair across Kenya.