Hi
I have been asked for information regarding the status of Stainless Steel Extinguishers.
Our servicer states; “A) Stainless steel / chrome extinguishers are not to British standard and not kite marked. B) Red extinguishers are to British standard will be easier to service.”

I understand they carry the CE Mark, however they cannot be Certified as Approved to BS/EN3 unless they are red.
Whilst these may be serviced in accordance with BS5306 Pt 3 they would still be identified as non conforming product.
Have I understand this correctly?
Many thanks

Of course, not all extinguishers were red, just most of them. The EN standard requires a small visible panel of appropriate colour to denote the extinguisher type, acknowledging the shiny variety.
I wonder if it would be possible to retrospectively mark what you have.
The wording as you present it from your Servicing Company does not inspire confidence:

"Red extinguishers are to British Standard will be easier to service" ??