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SFTY Ltd. provides comprehensive fire protection services to help businesses across Canada stay compliant and prepared. Our certified team supplies, inspects, and maintains fire extinguishers, ensuring every workplace is equipped with the right fire protection tools — ready when you need them most.
We offer a full range of high-quality fire extinguishers to meet your specific hazard requirements:
All units are CSA and NFPA-compliant, available for purchase or short/long-term rental.
Our trained technicians perform monthly, annual, and post-incident inspections to verify all fire extinguishers are:
Certified technicians deliver monthly and annual inspections, with all reporting, tagging, and certifications logged through UPTICK, the industry-leading fire-protection software. Clients receive full access to their inspection records through the UPTICK customer portal.
SFTY Ltd. conducts fire safety audits and site surveys to confirm that your workplace has the correct type, quantity, and placement of extinguishers and other fire protection devices.
Our audit covers:
A detailed Fire Protection Survey Report outlines any deficiencies and practical recommendations for improvement.
UPTICK is a transparent client portal for real-time access to service schedules, inspection results, asset reports, and compliance documentation. The benefits of UPTICK’s client services include:
Ensure your business meets all fire protection requirements. Contact SFTY Ltd. today to schedule a fire extinguisher inspection or fire safety audit.
How often do my fire extinguishers need to be inspected?
Fire extinguishers require monthly visual inspections and a full annual inspection performed by a certified technician. Depending on the extinguisher type, hydrostatic testing is also required every 5, 6, or 12 years according to Canadian Fire Code standards.
Do I need to replace fire extinguishers, or can they just be recharged?
Extinguishers can often be recharged after use if they are in good condition. However, damaged, expired, or non-compliant units must be replaced. A certified technician will determine the best option during inspection.
What type of fire extinguisher do I need for my workplace or home?
It depends on the fire hazards present.
Why is professional fire-protection service important?
Certified technicians ensure your equipment is compliant, functional, and ready during an emergency. Professional servicing prevents failures, reduces liability, and ensures your workplace meets Fire Code and OHS requirements.
Do you offer rental or exchange programs for fire extinguishers?
Yes. We offer fire extinguisher rental and exchange programs, ensuring your workplace always has certified, up-to-date extinguishers without downtime or disruption.
Can I access inspection reports and certifications online?
Yes. We use UPTICK, the premier fire-protection management software. All inspections, tagging, and certifications are logged digitally, and customers receive full access to their records through the UPTICK customer portal.
How often should emergency lighting and exit signs be checked?
Emergency lighting systems require monthly function checks and a full annual inspection. Battery-powered units may also require load testing. These checks ensure safe evacuation during power loss.
What happens during a fire-extinguisher inspection?
A certified technician will:
Are you certified to service fire equipment in Canada?
Yes. Our technicians are fully certified to inspect, service, and maintain fire-protection equipment across Canada. All work meets applicable Canadian Fire Code, NFPA 10 and OHS Legislation.
Do you offer full safety inspections and audits?
Yes. We provide comprehensive safety inspections and audits that assess equipment, compliance, emergency procedures, and facility readiness. This is ideal for COR, SECOR, insurance, and regulatory compliance.
Can you help determine how many fire extinguishers my building needs?
Absolutely. The required number is based on:
What should I do if a fire extinguisher has been used, even slightly?
Any discharged extinguisher—even a small spray test—must be removed from service immediately for recharge or replacement. We can provide same-day exchange units.
Do you provide training on how to use fire extinguishers?
Yes. We offer hands-on and classroom fire-extinguisher training, including PASS technique instruction, hazard awareness, and practical discharge training where permitted.
Can you service all brands and types of fire extinguishers?
Yes. Our certified technicians are qualified to service all major brands and types of extinguishers used in Canada.
How do I know if my fire protection equipment is compliant?
Non-compliance often results from:
What types of Fire extinguishers are there and what are their capabilities?
Below is a clear, customer-friendly description of the main fire extinguisher types used in Canada, along with what each one is designed to handle.
ABC Dry Chemical Extinguisher (Multi-Purpose)
Best for: Most workplaces, commercial buildings, vehicles, industrial sites
Use on:
How it works:
Releases a fine, non-conductive powder that smothers the fire and interrupts the chemical reaction.
Why it’s popular:
Highly versatile and effective on the most common fire types.
CO₂ (Carbon Dioxide) Fire Extinguisher
Best for: Electrical rooms, server rooms, kitchens without grease hoods, offices
Use on:
Class B – flammable liquids
Class C – electrical fires
How it works:
Displaces oxygen around the fire and cools the area.
Key features:
Water (Air-Pressurized Water) Extinguisher
Best for: Offices, schools, warehouses with combustible materials
Use on:
How it works:
Cools burning materials with a high-volume water stream.
Important:
Never use on electrical, grease, or flammable liquid fires—it can spread the fire or cause shock.
Water Mist Extinguisher
Best for: Healthcare facilities, museums, electrical areas where water damage is a concern
Use on:
How it works:
Creates a fine mist that cools the fire without conducting electricity.
Benefits:
Safe for people, sensitive equipment, and valuable items.
Foam (AFFF) Fire Extinguisher
Best for: Industrial sites, fuel storage, mechanical shops
Use on:
How it works:
Blankets the fuel surface, smothering the fire and preventing re-ignition.
Strength:
Stops vapour release from flammable liquids, not just the flames.
Class K Fire Extinguisher (Wet Chemical)
Best for: Commercial kitchens
Use on:
Class K – cooking oils, deep fryers, grease fires
How it works:
Creates a soapy foam that cools and smothers high-temperature grease fires.
Important:
Required by code in restaurants, food trucks, and facilities using deep fryers.
Class D Fire Extinguisher (Metal Fires)
Best for: Industrial facilities working with combustible metals
Use on:
Class D – magnesium, sodium, potassium, titanium, lithium
How it works:
Specialized powders absorb heat, smother the fire, and prevent violent reactions.
Important:
General-use extinguishers will not work on metal fires—and may make them worse.
| EXTINGUISHER | CLASSES | COMMON USE | LEAVES RESIDUE? | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Dry Chemical | A, B, C | General use | Yes | Most common multi-purpose extinguisher |
| CO₂ | B, C | Electrical/electronics | No | Short range; clean agent |
| Water (APW) | A | Offices, schools | Yes (water) | Never use on electrical or grease fires |
| Water Mist | A (sometimes C) | Healthcare, sensitive areas | Minimal | Safe for electronics |
| Foam (AFFF) | A, B | Fuel, industrial | Yes (foam) | Excellent on flammable liquids |
| Class K | K | Kitchens | Yes (soapy foam) | Required for deep fryers |
| Class D | D | Metalworking | Yes (powder) | Only option for metal fires |