MAXSTATION PRO Fire Point Site Safety Station - Ready Filled

 Specifications

Compatibility

Typical Users and Projects

Site managers, principal contractors and health and safety advisers use this fire point on new builds, refurbishments and civil engineering projects. It suits open sites and the inside of buildings under construction, where the fire point has to move with the work. Users are competent professionals following a fire risk assessment, and the station supports that plan rather than replacing it.

Typical applications

• Marking the main fire point at a new-build site entrance, so crews and visitors know where to find the alarm and extinguishers.

• Placing a fire point beside hot works such as welding, cutting or bitumen heating, where sparks create an ignition risk.

• Positioning a fire point near fuel and flammable liquid storage in the site compound.

• Relocating the fire point through a building under construction as the active work area changes.

• Providing a temporary fire point in a refurbishment where the permanent fire alarm is isolated.

• Covering welfare cabins and drying rooms, where heaters, cooking and battery charging add fire risk.

• Giving the crew a known point to raise the alarm during site fire drills.

How to use

• Step 1: Choose a position shown on the site fire plan, such as near an exit or escape route, clear of stored materials and plant movement.
• Step 2: Wheel the station onto firm, level ground and leave it upright.
• Step 3: Check each extinguisher gauge reads in the operating range and each safety seal is intact.
• Step 4: Press the alarm button once to test it, and warn the crew first.
• Step 5: Place the current fire action notice or fire plan in the snap frame.
• Step 6: Brief everyone at site induction on the station location, the alarm sound and the assembly point.
• Step 7: Record the position on the fire plan, and update it each time the station is moved.

Common mistakes

• Standing the station behind stacked materials or plant, so the crew cannot reach it quickly.

• Leaving the station where it was first placed after the hazard has moved to another part of the site.

• Skipping weekly checks and finding a discharged or damaged extinguisher only at the annual service.

• Relying on the alarm alone, with no plan to call 999 and brief the crew.

• Leaving the station outside in freezing weather without checking each extinguisher's temperature range.

Safety

Raise the alarm and call 999 before tackling any fire. Fight a fire only if it is small, you are trained and you have a clear escape route behind you. Powder extinguishers reduce visibility and are not intended for enclosed spaces, so leave the area after use. Take care when moving the loaded station over slopes or uneven ground. Position the station in line with BS 5306-8 and your fire risk assessment.

Maintenance

Check the station by eye each week. Look at the extinguisher gauges and seals, the alarm, the signage and the trolley and base for damage. Wipe the powder coated surfaces with mild soapy water. Keep the notice in the snap frame current.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does ready filled mean for this fire point station?
A: The cabinet is supplied with its extinguishers already loaded, so you do not need to source and match them separately. The powder and foam extinguishers cover different types of fire from one position. Check the label on each extinguisher for the fire classes it is rated for.

Q: Which UK guidance covers fire points on construction sites?
A: The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies in England and Wales, with separate legislation in Scotland and Northern Ireland. HSE guidance HSG168, Fire Safety in Construction, sets out site fire precautions. BS 5306-8 covers the selection and positioning of portable extinguishers. The Joint Code of Practice on the Protection from Fire of Construction Sites and Buildings Undergoing Renovation adds site-specific advice. Your fire risk assessment decides the number and position of fire points.

Q: What is this fire point station not suitable for?
A: It does not replace a building's fire detection and alarm system. The push button alarm gives a local alert only, so call 999 in any fire. Powder and foam extinguishers are not designed for metal (Class D) or cooking oil and fat (Class F) fires.

Q: Why buy a ready filled fire point station instead of assembling one from parts?
A: Separate parts can arrive at different times, which leaves the fire point incomplete when work starts. One order gives matched components and one product to check. The powder coated finish and rot-proof base are made for the knocks and damp of site life.

Q: Can the fire point station be moved as the build progresses?
A: The wheeled trolley is made to be relocated as hazards change. Move it next to hot works, fuel storage or the active work area, then record the new position on the fire plan. Take care over slopes and uneven ground.

Q: Who is responsible for servicing the extinguishers, and how often?
A: The responsible person under the Fire Safety Order must keep firefighting equipment in working order. BS 5306-3 sets annual servicing of portable extinguishers by a competent person. Keep a record of every service, and have any discharged extinguisher recharged or replaced straight away.

Q: Can the fire point station be left outside in winter?
A: The powder coated finish and rot-proof base suit outdoor site use. Each extinguisher has its own temperature limits, and many foam extinguishers are not rated for freezing conditions. Check the temperature range on every label before cold weather arrives. Move the station to a sheltered, frost-free position if the label requires it.

Q: How many fire points does a construction site need?
A: Your fire risk assessment decides this, not a fixed number. As a guide, BS 5306-8 generally limits the walking distance to an extinguisher to 30 metres for Class A fire risks. Place fire points at exits, on escape routes and near hazards such as hot works and flammable storage. Add more as the site layout grows or changes.

Q: Can I order and track fire points for several sites in one place?
A: The free EDGE procurement portal handles this. You can set budgets, delivery addresses and users for each project, and track every delivery live. Searchable document storage keeps product information together, and Punchout, EDI and API integration are available. The EDGE App adds live pricing and stock from your phone. Set up access through CMT Group.

Q: How quickly can a fire point station be delivered to site?
A: Orders placed by 7pm qualify for next-day delivery on standard stocked lines, at no extra cost on the UK mainland. Confirm availability for this item when you order, as larger items can differ. CMT Group delivers with its own fleet across over 95% of the UK mainland, not a third-party courier. Live tracking gives real-time ETAs and proof of delivery, and What3Words directs drivers to an exact 3m square on site.