Reserve fire extinguishers

Recommendation status

Implemented

Investigation Branch

Other accidents Y

Type of Accident

Accident

Issue date

26.8.2002

Recommendation ID

C1-C2/1998Y/S05

Recommendation

Entrepreneurs should ensure that buildings have reserve fire extinguishers to immediately replace a used extinguisher. Used extinguishers should be serviced as soon as possible.

Investigation report

C1-C2/1998Y Fire at a Spa Hotel in Oulu on 26 April 1998 and at a Rehabilitation Centre at Siilinjärvi on 27 September 1998