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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Fire Safety => Topic started by: Psuedonym on May 25, 2008, 11:17:44 AM

Title: Fire Equipment Stands;
Post by: Psuedonym on May 25, 2008, 11:17:44 AM

I first came accross the tubular reversed S type stands whilst servicing kit a couple of years ago. I found they had been installed with a 2Kg Co2 and a 9Lt Water on each one. The problem was/is the stands are not strong enough to safely support the weight. A second problem was the ext brackets are held on with one loose nut and bolt, not two, so the ext's swung when brushed up against. Overwieghted this was a dangerous prospect. A further issue was the water ext was fitted on the non supported part of the reversed S causing obvious problems on all the stands.
These were situated along a large open corridor and within all the offices in the complex. A potentially huge issue and one I obviously brought to the attention of the Facilities Management Co we worked for and their employer - another FM.

My report was issued for two years to the FM to no avail. The firm I then worked for lost the contract, deservedly so from what I hear (but thats another story), as I had left the company before then so it wasn't an issue for me. So I don't know if the stands are still in situ but I assume they are.
As for the extinguishers, a couple of problems regarding Extended Service were highlighted and finally ironed out all this on a site where a RA for exts was sorely needed where expectations for fire safety where paramount.
The site was probably the most facinating and interesting place regarding H&S that I have had the pleasure of working at.

Anyone else had problems with these stands?

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Title: Fire Equipment Stands;
Post by: Galeon on May 25, 2008, 12:22:54 PM

Animadvertistine, ubicumque stes, fumum recta in faciem ferri?

Title: Fire Equipment Stands;
Post by: Chris Houston on May 25, 2008, 12:50:40 PM

I have edited the first post.  FireNet is not the place to name and shame your customers or ex customers.

Title: Fire Equipment Stands;
Post by: Psuedonym on May 25, 2008, 05:43:11 PM

Quote from: Chris Houston

I have edited the first post.  FireNet is not the place to name and shame your customers or ex customers.

No worries Chris, apologies for the mishap.

Title: Fire Equipment Stands;
Post by: Psuedonym on May 25, 2008, 06:29:36 PM

Quote from: Galeon

Animadvertistine, ubicumque stes, fumum recta in faciem ferri?

Etymology please.

Title: Fire Equipment Stands;
Post by: Galeon on May 25, 2008, 07:18:15 PM

Quote from: psuedonym

Quote from: Galeon

Animadvertistine, ubicumque stes, fumum recta in faciem ferri?

Etymology please.

Ever noticed how wherever you stand, the smoke goes right into your face?

Title: Fire Equipment Stands;
Post by: Psuedonym on May 25, 2008, 07:58:01 PM

Frustratio!

Title: Fire Equipment Stands;
Post by: Tom Sutton on May 25, 2008, 11:24:06 PM

http://www.yuni.com/library/latin.html enjoy yourself

Title: Fire Equipment Stands;
Post by: AnthonyB on May 26, 2008, 12:37:41 AM

I think I know the stands you mean - not had any failures, but would agree that they certainly have the potential for balance/stability problems depending on location or load.

Only really used them once for a customer who wanted the whole site stainless steel - extinguishers and stands. I prefer the GRP & ABS plastic stands for non wall mount situations.

Title: Fire Equipment Stands;
Post by: Psuedonym on May 27, 2008, 04:40:06 PM

Quote from: twsutton

http://www.yuni.com/library/latin.html enjoy yourself

:) Oh happy days! Summat to read tonight!
Cheers!