Fire extinguishers
Dry powder, foam, water, lithium-ion battery, water mist, CO₂ and wet chemical.
- Portable 1–12 kg
- Wheeled 25–100 kg
- Ceiling units
Fire safety across Zakynthos
Fire extinguishers, refills and fire safety inspections in Zakynthos
Fire Safety Centre Zakynthos supplies and services fire extinguishers of every type, annual inspections and refills, fire detection systems and hose reels — for homes, shops, hotels, villas, restaurants and boats.
- Certified equipment
- Collection & delivery
- In-house service dept.
Ampelokipoi, opposite the new fire station · Landline +30 26950 48895
Services
Everything your property needs to be safe and compliant
From a single extinguisher at home to a complete fire detection design for a hotel.
Maintenance / refilling & inspection
A fully equipped workshop with modern machinery, staffed by certified competent persons.
- Annual maintenance
- 5-year refill
- 10-year hydraulic test
Fire detection systems
Design, installation and maintenance of panels, smoke/heat detectors and sounders.
- Conventional & addressable
- Manual call points
- Emergency lighting & signage
Hose reels & equipment
Sale of fire equipment: hose reels, hoses, nozzles, couplings and certified accessories.
- Recessed & wall mounted
- Fire ladders, hydrants
- Network pressure checks
Kitchen suppression
Automatic & manual suppression for hotel and restaurant kitchens.
- Design
- Installation
- Annual re-inspection
Certificates & paperwork
Legal maintenance certificates and support for your fire protection file.
- Maintenance tags
- Expiry reminders
- Support during inspections
Products
What we sell
Certified fire fighting equipment for homes, shops, hotels, restaurants, warehouses, vehicles and boats.
Dry powder extinguishers
The most widely used type, for fire classes A, B and C. Meets the general 21A-113B-C requirement.
- Portable 1, 2, 3, 6 and 12 kg
- For homes, shops, offices, storage
- With wall bracket or vehicle mount
CO₂ extinguishers
For electrical panels, machinery and sensitive equipment — leaves no residue.
- Portable 2, 5 and 6 kg
- Required in E/M rooms & boiler rooms
- Rating from 55B-C
Foam / water mist extinguishers
Water based, for solid and liquid fuels. Ideal for public areas and offices.
- 6 and 9 litres
- Water mist for safer use
- An alternative to powder in clean areas
Wheeled extinguishers
For workshops, warehouses, filling stations and large areas needing a big charge.
- Powder or water based, 25 kg
- 50 kg units where applicable
- To ELOT EN 1866
Self-activating ceiling extinguishers
Trigger by themselves when the temperature rises. Required above burners and boilers up to 50 kW.
- 6 and 12 kg charges
- Boiler rooms, plant rooms
- No person needs to be present
Local application suppression
Automatic suppression for hobs, fryers and extraction hoods in professional kitchens.
- Site-specific design & installation
- Class F extinguishers for cooking fats
- Annual re-inspection
Fire detection systems
Panels, detectors and sounders for early warning of fire.
- Conventional & addressable
- Smoke, heat and flame detectors
- Manual call points, sounders, beacons
Hose reels & fire equipment
Cabinets, hoses, nozzles and fittings for simple and permanent wet riser networks.
- Recessed & wall mounted cabinets
- Hoses, quick couplings, nozzles
- Hydrants, fire ladders, pump sets
Emergency lighting & signage
Passive protection measures that inspectors always ask for.
- Emergency and exit luminaires
- Safety signs & escape plans
- Standalone smoke alarms (EN 14604)
Extinguishers for passenger vehicles
Vehicle extinguishers
Portable dry powder extinguishers for passenger cars, supplied with a mounting bracket.
- Suitable for the Greek ΚΤΕΟ roadworthiness test
- Mounting bracket & pressure gauge
- Annual inspection and refilling
Vehicle safety kit
A complete kit with the emergency items your vehicle should carry.
- Dry powder extinguisher
- Warning triangle
- First-aid kit
- Reflective vest
- Emergency thermal blanket
Please note: small aerosol spray extinguishers (500 ml or 750 ml foam) do not meet the Greek legal requirements for the ΚΤΕΟ roadworthiness test. If you are unsure what your vehicle needs, call us before buying.
Fire classes — which extinguisher you need
- ASolid fuelsWood, paper, textiles, plastics
- BLiquid fuelsPetrol, diesel, solvents, paints
- CGaseous fuelsLPG, natural gas, propane
- DMetalsMagnesium, powdered aluminium
- FCooking fatsOils and fats in fryers and on hobs
The classes are defined in standard EN 2. For fires involving live electrical equipment, CO₂ or suitable powder extinguishers are used. Not sure what you need? Call us and we will advise on the right type free of charge.
Service intervals
When your extinguisher must be checked
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Every year — annual inspection
Visual check, weighing, pressure test and new seal. You get an updated maintenance tag.
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Every 5 years — full refill
Complete strip-down, replacement of the extinguishing agent and resealing in our workshop.
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Every 10 years — hydraulic test
Pressure test of the cylinder. If it fails, it is replaced with a new certified unit.
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After every use
Even a partial discharge means an immediate refill — otherwise the extinguisher does not count.
In line with Greek regulation KYA 618/43/2005 and Hellenic Fire Service guidance.
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year to the next inspection
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Fire Service — emergencies
For businesses & holiday properties
We handle scheduled checks of all your equipment before the season opens, with collection and delivery at your property, so you are ready for any fire safety inspection. We keep a record of expiry dates and remind you.
Legislation & compliance
What Greek law requires — and how we cover it
Fire safety in Greece is not optional. Below are the main provisions that affect your property, in plain language, and what we take care of for each one.
Extinguishers: sale, servicing, refilling
Sets out how extinguishers are placed on the market and how periodic re-inspection, servicing and refilling are carried out. As amended by KYA 17230/671/2005 (Gazette 1218/B, 1.9.2005).
- What it requires
- The work may only be done by a Recognised Company with approved procedures, proper workshop equipment and a designated "competent person" as technical manager. Every extinguisher gets an inspection label and a certificate.
- How we cover it
- We run an equipped service department with filling machine, air compressor, endoscopic inspection and calibrated scales, issue the required documents and label each unit with its next due date.
Building Fire Protection Regulation
The main regulation for new buildings and for changes of use. It defines the active fire protection measures per building use (residence, temporary accommodation, assembly, retail, offices, storage and more).
- What it requires (article 7.2.1)
- Portable dry powder or water based extinguishers rated at least 21A-113B-C, with a minimum of two (2) units regardless of calculations. CO₂ extinguishers of at least 55B-C in electrical/mechanical rooms and boiler rooms, with every point no more than 15 m away. Wheeled 25 kg units where required. A self-activating ceiling extinguisher above burners and boilers up to 50 kW.
- How we cover it
- We supply extinguishers with certified ratings, calculate the correct number and type for your use and floor area, and mount them in the required positions.
Specifications for active fire protection
Defines the design and installation specifications for fire detection, suppression, wet riser networks and local application systems, which PD 41/2018 refers to.
- What it requires
- Detection and suppression systems must be designed and installed to specific technical specifications and standards — not improvised.
- How we cover it
- Design, installation and periodic maintenance of panels, detectors, call points and sounders, plus local suppression systems in commercial kitchens.
Staff organisation & training
PD 41/2018 (article 7.3) refers to this regulation for organising, training and informing staff on fire protection matters.
- What it requires
- Your staff must know the fire fighting equipment, the escape routes and how to react to an incident.
- How we cover it
- On delivery we show your staff how to use the extinguishers correctly and where each item is located, so the training is not just paperwork.
Construction & marking standards
Extinguishers are built to ELOT EN 3 (portable) and EN 1866 (wheeled), while the fire classes are defined in EN 2.
- What it requires
- Every cylinder carries embossed marking with the manufacturer's name or mark, serial number, year of manufacture and test pressure. An extinguisher without these details is considered unfit for use.
- How we cover it
- We stock only certified products with full marking and we check the embossed details at every service.
Penalties for non-compliance
The law provides administrative fines for anyone who manufactures, markets, services or refills extinguishers that do not meet the requirements.
- What is provided for
- A fine of up to €30,000 and, for a repeat offence, up to €60,000, with the option to withdraw the product from the market.
- What this means for you
- Always use a Recognised Company. A cheap "re-seal" with no paperwork protects you neither during an inspection nor in an insurance claim.
Extinguisher compliance timetable
| Task | How often | What it involves |
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| Service | Every 1 year | Check of the cylinder, the quality and quantity of the extinguishing agent, the operating mechanism, gauge and hose. New inspection label. |
| Further maintenance (refill) | Every 5 years | Discharge and detailed internal inspection of the cylinder, full replacement of the extinguishing agent and resealing. |
| Laboratory check | At 10 years | Full check including a hydraulic pressure test of the cylinder. If it fails, the cylinder is withdrawn. |
| Withdrawal | At 20 years | Powder, foam and water extinguishers have a maximum service life of 20 years, after which they are replaced. |
| After every use | Immediately | Even a partial discharge requires a refill. Aerosol type extinguishers are single use and cannot be refilled. |
Please note: the above is an informative summary, not legal advice. The exact requirements depend on the use, size, theoretical occupancy and permit date of the building, and for existing buildings PD 71/1988 or specific Fire Service Regulations may apply instead. The framework in force is summarised in the Hellenic Fire Service circular 49039 F.701.1/5.9.2025. Call us and we will go through what applies to your property.
Areas we cover
Everywhere on the island of Zakynthos
Based in Ampelokipoi, opposite the new fire station, serving every village and beach resort on Zante.
- Zakynthos Town
- Ampelokipoi
- Tsilivi
- Alykes
- Alykanas
- Laganas
- Kalamaki
- Argassi
- Vasilikos
- Planos
- Bochali
- Macherado
- Katastari
- Volimes
- Keri
- Lithakia
- Agios Nikolaos
- Porto Zoro
Our work
From our workshop and installations
Extinguishers, refills and fire safety equipment at customer sites across Zakynthos.
FAQ
What customers usually ask
How often do fire extinguishers need to be checked in Greece?
A visual inspection and service is required every year, a full refill every 5 years and a hydraulic pressure test of the cylinder every 10 years, according to Greek regulation KYA 618/43/2005.
Do you collect and deliver the extinguishers?
Yes. We collect and deliver anywhere in Zakynthos and can leave loan extinguishers while yours are being serviced, so your property is never left uncovered.
Do you issue a fire safety maintenance certificate?
Yes. After the service you receive the legal documents and maintenance certificates required during fire safety inspections and for issuing or renewing a fire safety certificate.
Which extinguisher does my property need?
It depends on the use and floor area of the space. Call us on +30 698 597 7939 and we will advise on the right type and number of extinguishers free of charge.
Do you work with hotels and holiday rentals?
Yes. We serve hotels, villas, holiday apartments, restaurants, shops, boats and businesses across the island, with scheduled inspections before the tourist season.
Which Greek legislation applies to fire extinguishers?
KYA 618/43/2005 (Gazette 52/B), as amended by KYA 17230/671/2005, governs the placing on the market, servicing, re-inspection and refilling of fire extinguishers. The work may only be carried out by a Recognised Company. For fire protection measures in buildings, PD 41/2018 (Gazette 80/A) applies.
How many fire extinguishers does my building need?
PD 41/2018 (article 7.2.1) requires portable dry powder or water based extinguishers rated at least 21A-113B-C, with a minimum of two (2) units regardless of calculations. The final number depends on the use and floor area of the premises.
What are the fines for non-compliant extinguishers?
Article 6 of KYA 618/43/2005 provides for a fine of up to €30,000 and, for a repeat offence, up to €60,000, as well as the possible withdrawal of the product from the market.
How many years does a fire extinguisher last?
Dry powder, foam and water extinguishers have a maximum service life of 20 years from the year of manufacture. After 20 years the extinguisher is withdrawn and replaced.
Contact
Talk to Pavlos Bozikis
We reply quickly by phone, WhatsApp and Viber for anything related to the fire safety of your property.
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Mobile+30 698 597 7939
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Landline+30 26950 48895
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AddressAirport road (Zakynthos – Keri), opposite the new fire station,
Ampelokipoi, Zakynthos 291 00, Greece -
Opening hoursMon–Fri 09:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–14:00
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Coordinates: 37.765097, 20.882142 — on the airport road, opposite the new fire station.
Has your extinguisher service expired?
One call is all it takes. We collect them, service them and return them with the legal certificates.