Typ A
Water (W)
Foam and water fire extinguisher
- Kontrola
- 1× / rok
- Pressure test
- 5 let
- Lifespan
- 20 let
Periodic pressure test after 5 years. After 20 years, the appliance is decommissioned.
Issue 2026
Issue topic
Almanach fire-fighting devices
Annual inspection, pressure test and marking in accordance with Decree No. 246/2001 Coll. Without a current label, the appliance is not valid.
Foto · Jandira Sonnendeck
The sticker is just paper. A functional fire extinguisher is what separates insurance payout from a court case.
1×
Operational inspection / year
3-10
Time between pressure test and...
100 K
Kč fine for companies from HZS (max)
24 h
Response with technician quotes
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II.
Deadlines by type
Three main types of portable fire extinguishers, each with its own deadline for pressure testing. Operational inspection is carried out once a year for all of them.
Typ B
Powder (P/ABC)
Universal powder for Classes A, B and C
- Kontrola
- 1× / rok
- Pressure test
- 3 or 5 years
- Lifespan
- 20 let
After 3 years, a pressure check; after 5 years, a pressure test. The most common type in businesses.
Typ C
Snow (CO₂)
For electrical installations, IT, and kitchens
- Kontrola
- 1× / rok
- Pressure test
- 10 let
- Lifespan
- 40 let
Filled with carbon dioxide: powder-free, ideal for electronics and server rooms.
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What an inspection technician does opravdu does
The annual operational inspection is not just an "extra sticker". The professional procedure follows four steps according to Decree No. 246/2001 Coll. And ČSN EN 3.
- Krok 01Visual inspection of the unit
Condition of the casing, seal fuse intact, pressure gauge in the green zone, undamaged hoses. Label with the date of the last inspection. Manufacturer identification details.
- Krok 02Check of location and marking
Access to the unit within 25 m, height 1.1-1.5 m, visible label according to ČSN EN 671-1 and ISO 7010. Interruption of the customer's leak.
- Krok 03Pressure test (periodic)
Draining, dismantling, and shell strength test at the testing facility. Replacement of acid/refrigerant charge and new sealing ring. Stamping and certification.
- Krok 04Issuing of a certificate
Entry in the fire logbook plus a sticker with the date. Protocol of the periodic test with the seal of the inspection technician. Both the insurance company and the Fire Rescue Service require this.
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IV.
Indicative price list
Actual prices from Czech inspection technicians for 2026. Discounts of up to 30% on larger packages (companies, the building's owners' association with 10+ units).
Operational inspection
80 - 150
Kč/unit
for a package of 5+ units
Pressure test
350 - 800
Kč/unit
depending on the type and size of the charge
Hydrant and wall-mounted unit
400 - 900
Kč/unit
tlak, hadice, proudnice
Firma 50+ ks
od 70
Kč/unit
framework agreement, twice a year
Prices are exclusive of VAT · delivery is charged per region · the final offer is confirmed by the specific inspection technician
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V.
Who is required to have a fire safety officer
According to Act No. 133/1985 Coll. On fire protection Portable fire extinguishers are mandatory virtually everywhere a fire could occur. In practice, this concerns six main groups.
Skupina 01
Businesses and offices
All legal entities. The minimum number and type are determined by Decree 246/2001 Coll., based on risk and the number of employees.
Skupina 02
Sole traders and business owners
Individuals operating businesses, hairdressers, dental practices, shops, must have fire safety personnel available.
Skupina 03
Owners' associations and apartment buildings
Owners' associations are required to have fire extinguishers in every building, corridors, cellars and boiler rooms. Typically 5-15 units per building.
Skupina 04
Restaurace, bary, hotely
Higher fire risk means more appliances. Kitchens require special types (Class F for grease, CO₂ for electrical fires).
Skupina 05
Sklady a prodejny
The number of units depends on the area and type of goods. Electronics and chemicals require specific types of fire extinguishers.
Skupina 06
Services and workshops
High fire risk (fuels, oily rags, welding work). Mandatory foam, CO₂ and powder extinguishers.
Fine for insufficient fire extinguishers: until 10 000 Kč Pursuant to Section 158 of Act No. 133/1985 Coll., in the event of an accident, the insurance company reserves the right to refuse compensation for damages.
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Mandatory documentation and records
During a Fire Rescue Service inspection, the first question is "where is the fire safety logbook". Three types of documentation you must have ready.
On-site evidence
Fire extinguisher logbook
- § Number (inventory / RFID) and location of each device
- § Type and contents (P6 ABC, V9 water, S5 CO₂…)
- § Date of purchase and manufacture
- § Date and signature of operational inspection (1× per year)
- § Date and stamp of the inspection company
- § Notes on damage, replacement or disposal
Issued by an inspection company
Inspection reports
- § Stamp and signature of a certified technician
- § List of inspected devices and their condition
- § Identified defects and their classification
- § Recommended next inspection interval
- § Archiving for a minimum of 3 years
- § Copy held by both the operator and the inspection company
Visibly on site
Labels & lists
- § Labels on individual devices with dates
- § Overview plan with locations in reception or at the entrance
- § Annual maintenance plan (inspection calendar)
- § Signage for directions and escape routes (CSN ISO 7010)
- § Photo documentation of the condition before/after inspection
- § Electronic backup (cloud / NAS)
During a fire brigade inspection, these documents are checked. Missing logbook or incomplete records lead to a shutdown of operations with no possibility of on-site remediation.
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For the building's owners' association and companies
PThe chairman of the building's owners' association or the company operator is responsible for ensuring that every fire extinguisher has a current label. A standard residential building in Prague has 8-20 units (corridors, basement, boiler room), while a company with premises often has 50+. Dealing with them individually is foolish.
We will arrange one appointment for the entire property. The technician arrives with a trolley, inspects all units and issues a report. one summary protocol + entry in the fire safety logbook. Completed within a single morning.
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Frequently asked questions from readers
- 01
What fire extinguishers must the building's owners' association and residential buildings have?
Decree 246/2001 stipulates: at least one portable powder extinguisher (P6) per floor on every staircase or for every 200 m² of floor area. Common areas (cellars, garages, boiler rooms) according to fire load.
- 02
How often must fire extinguisher inspections be carried out?
Operational check once a year (visual, inspection of location and marking). Periodic pressure test after 3, 5 or 10 years depending on type (water/foam 5 years, powder 3 or 5 years, snow 10 years).
- 03
What if the label is missing or illegible?
The appliance is deemed non-compliant. In the event of a fire, the insurance company reduces the payout by 50-100 %, and the fire service imposes a fine. Every appliance must have a current label: not only in standard rooms but also in utility rooms and archives.
- 04
How much does an annual fire extinguisher inspection cost?
Operational check 80-150 Kč/unit for larger packages (from 5 units). Periodic pressure test 350-800 Kč depending on type and size. Delivery by region.
- 05
Do you carry out inspections at night or on weekends?
Some companies in our network do offer this, please specify it in the form; it is useful for business premises, hotels, restaurants and 24/7 dispatch centres which cannot be shut down.
Form F1 / 2026
Request a fire brigade inspection technician
Fill in the form and within 24 hours we will send offers from 2-3 verified technicians from your region. Free of charge, no obligation.
- § Free of charge. You do not pay for the intermediary service.
- § Only verified technicians with a valid certificate.
- § Response with quotes within 24 hours on working days.