Expert Brief: Requirements of Irish Standard 291:2015 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Irish Standard 291 which governs the selection, commissioning, installation, inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers was revised in 2015. We outline the key requirements here: Competent Person Inspection Frequency At least every 12 months More frequently where the environment, risks or other factors dictate so. User Inspection At least every month (recorded…