CSLB #976500 · State Fire Marshal #E2390 · Title 19 Certified
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Sale of new fire extinguishers. ABC, CO2, Halotron, and Class K. Bulk pricing for property managers and businesses.
We Sell & Service All Brands, Including
SOS Fire Services sells and installs new commercial fire extinguishers of every type and brand, from ABC dry chemical, CO2 and Class K wet chemical to Halotron clean agent, water mist, Purple K, Class D and wheeled units, for businesses, property managers and contractors across Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and San Bernardino counties. We work out the type, size and number of units each area needs, mount them to California code and tag every unit under our State Fire Marshal licence, #E2390. The same team then handles annual inspection, recharge and testing.
Sizes: 2.5 lb, 5 lb, 10 lb, 20 lb
General purpose - offices, retail, warehouses
Sizes: 5 lb, 10 lb, 15 lb, 20 lb
Electrical equipment, server rooms, labs
Sizes: 6 Liter, 2.5 Gallon
Commercial kitchens, restaurants
Sizes: 5 lb, 11 lb, 15.5 lb
Electronics, data centers, aircraft
Sizes: 2.5 Gallon
Class A fires - paper, wood, cloth
Sizes: 10 lb, 20 lb, 30 lb
Flammable liquids, industrial
Combustible metals - machining, aerospace
Large warehouses, fuel and industrial areas
MRI suites (non-magnetic models), healthcare and sensitive equipment
Start with the hazard, not the extinguisher. The California Fire Code requires portable extinguishers in almost every commercial building, apartment building and school, and adds units for kitchens, flammable liquids and special-hazard rooms.
| Area | What California requires | What we usually supply |
|---|---|---|
| AreaOffices, retail, classrooms, lobbies | What California requiresA Class A extinguisher rated at least 2-A within 75 feet of travel from any point | What we usually supplyABC dry chemical, usually 5 lb or 10 lb |
| AreaCommercial kitchens | What California requiresA Class K extinguisher within 30 feet of the cooking equipment. One 1.5-gallon (6 L) Class K covers up to four fryers that hold up to 80 lb of oil each | What we usually supplyClass K wet chemical, plus ABC units for the rest of the kitchen |
| AreaGarages, workshops, fuel and paint storage | What California requiresA Class B rating sized to the hazard, for example 10-B within 30 feet or 20-B within 50 feet in an ordinary-hazard area | What we usually supplyABC or Purple K dry chemical |
| AreaServer rooms, electrical rooms, labs | What California requiresAdditional units where your fire department requires them | What we usually supplyCO2 or Halotron clean agent, which leave no powder on equipment |
| AreaWarehouses and storage | What California requiresThe same 75-foot rule, with higher ratings as the hazard rises: at least 4-A in extra-hazard areas | What we usually supply10 lb and 20 lb ABC; wheeled units for large open areas |
| AreaApartment buildings | What California requiresIf every apartment has its own extinguisher rated at least 1-A:10-B:C, building units are needed only in the other locations the code lists, such as near commercial cooking and flammable liquids | What we usually supply5 lb ABC in hallways, stairwells, lobbies and garage entries |
| AreaForklifts and vehicles | What California requiresIn forklift storage areas, the fire department may accept a 10-pound 40-A:80-B:C extinguisher on each vehicle in place of wall units | What we usually supplyVehicle-Rated Brackets |
Your fire department, the authority having jurisdiction, can require more than this table shows. We confirm the list on site before you buy.
Property managers, building owners, and businesses ordering 10+ units receive significant volume discounts. We also offer annual service contracts that include replacement units.
Complete fire extinguisher program for apartment complexes and commercial buildings:
Initial unit placement assessment
New extinguisher installation
Annual inspection scheduling
Tenant coordination
Priority emergency service
We help you choose the right type and size for your specific application and code requirements.
Proper mounting at correct height with appropriate signage included with purchase.
We service what we sell. Annual inspections, recharge, and maintenance all handled.
Buying from a licensed extinguisher company is different from ordering a box online. Every order includes:
Enough that nobody is more than 75 feet of travel from a Class A extinguisher, with enough total rating for the floor area, plus extra units for kitchens, flammable liquids and special-hazard rooms. The California Fire Code sets the numbers:
| Hazard level | Smallest extinguisher allowed | Floor area per "A" of rating | Most area one extinguisher can cover | Longest walk to an extinguisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard levelLight (low) | Smallest extinguisher allowed2-A | Floor area per "A" of rating3,000 sq ft | Most area one extinguisher can cover11,250 sq ft | Longest walk to an extinguisher75 feet |
| Hazard levelOrdinary (moderate) | Smallest extinguisher allowed2-A | Floor area per "A" of rating1,500 sq ft | Most area one extinguisher can cover11,250 sq ft | Longest walk to an extinguisher75 feet |
| Hazard levelExtra (high) | Smallest extinguisher allowed4-A | Floor area per "A" of rating1,000 sq ft | Most area one extinguisher can cover11,250 sq ft | Longest walk to an extinguisher75 feet |
Source: California Fire Code 2025, Table 906.3(1). California's Title 19 sets how the floor-area limits are applied.
How we count:
A 9,000 sq ft single-floor office is light hazard. A 2-A:10-B:C extinguisher covers 2 × 3,000 = 6,000 sq ft, so the office needs at least two. If any desk is more than 75 feet of travel from the nearest one, it needs a third.
Use this as a starting point. We do the count on site and give you the list before you buy.
Every portable extinguisher sold in California must meet State Fire Marshal standards and carry the label of UL or another laboratory the State Fire Marshal approves (Health and Safety Code §13162).
Only a business licensed by the State Fire Marshal may service, recharge or test extinguishers for a fee (Health and Safety Code §13163). SOS holds licence #E2390.
Rechargeable extinguishers with metal valves can be inspected, recharged and tested for many years. Disposable units cannot be recharged and are replaced after any use.
Already bought extinguishers? We can inspect, mount and tag them if they are listed, rechargeable and in serviceable condition.
SOS sells, inspects, maintains, repairs and services all types and brands of fire extinguishers, including Amerex, Buckeye, Ansul, Pyro-Chem, Badger, Kidde, First Alert and more. Some of the commercial lines we supply:
Multi-purpose dry chemical, Class K wet chemical, Halotron I, and water mist extinguishers.
High-flow ABC dry chemical, purple-K, and carbon dioxide cylinders.
Commercial stored-pressure and clean agent units.
Industrial dry chemical and specialized hazard extinguishers.
California requires fire extinguishers on each floor of a building under construction (California Fire Code §906.1). We deliver and mount units for job sites and new tenant spaces, and tag the permanent units before final inspection.
SOS is a certified Small Business (#2022246), an SBE/DBE certified by LA Metro, and a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB and EDWOSB). We are registered in SAM.gov, listed under NIGP codes 34028 (Fire Extinguishers) and 34008 (Fire Protection Equipment Accessories and Supplies), and can provide certified payroll.
Every quote is per location, after the site walk. The price depends on:
Only one that meets State Fire Marshal standards and carries the label of UL or another laboratory the State Fire Marshal approves (Health and Safety Code §13162). For a business, choose a rechargeable unit rated for the hazard and mount it at code height.
Yes, if they are listed, rechargeable and in serviceable condition. We inspect each unit, mount it at code height and tag it. Units that fail are listed for replacement.
Rechargeable. A metal-valve unit can be maintained, recharged after use and tested for years; a disposable unit must be replaced after any use.
Every new unit we install gets an SOS State Fire Marshal tag, dated and marked as a new extinguisher, and goes on your building's record. Its first annual maintenance is due a year later.
It depends on its rating and the hazard. In a light-hazard area each "A" of rating covers 3,000 sq ft, so a 2-A extinguisher covers 6,000 sq ft. No single extinguisher counts for more than 11,250 sq ft, and nobody may be more than 75 feet of travel from one (California Fire Code Table 906.3(1)).
Yes. If every apartment has its own extinguisher rated at least 1-A:10-B:C, building units are required only in the other locations the code lists, such as near commercial cooking and flammable liquids. Otherwise they are placed throughout the building so nobody is more than 75 feet from one (California Fire Code §906.1).
Yes. California requires them on each floor of a structure under construction, except Group R-3 occupancies such as one- and two-family homes (California Fire Code §906.1). We deliver and mount them for job sites.
At least one within 30 feet of the cooking equipment. For deep fat fryers, one 1.5-gallon (6 L) Class K covers up to four fryers holding up to 80 lb of oil each; add one for each further group of four. Larger fryers follow the extinguisher manufacturer's guidance. A solid-fuel cooking appliance with a firebox of 5 cubic feet or less needs one 2.5-gallon or two 1.5-gallon Class K extinguishers (California Fire Code §906.4).
Yes. We deliver, mount and tag extinguishers across Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and San Bernardino counties.
Yes. Orders of 10 or more units get volume pricing, and several sites can be handled under one account.
Verified reviews
Overall customer rating: 5.0/5 from 151 Google and Yelp reviews.
I called SOS Fire Service to update the fire extinguishers at my business, and they were fast, reliable, and professional from start to finish. They made sure everything was up to code and took the time to make sure everything was properly handled. Great customer service and a very smooth experience. I would definitely recommend SOS Fire Service and will absolutely be using them again
SOS Fire Services did an amazing job servicing all of the fire extinguishers at liquor store in West Hollywood. They were extremely fast, professional, and courteous from start to finish. They took the time to explain everything needed to know to stay in compliance with fire safety requirements. Really appreciated how knowledgeable and thorough they were throughout the entire service. Their pricing was also very fair and reasonable, especially considering the quality of service. It is clear that they take their work and their customers seriously. Will definitely be using SOS Fire Services as my ongoing fire service company. Highly recommended!
SOS Fire services came quickly and serviced what had to be serviced. 5 out of 5! Thank you!
Thank you SOS Fire Services!!!!! Fast response, knowledgeable and super fast service! I needed a fire extinguisher ASAP and wasn't able to pick it up. They delivered it within 30 minutes!!! I've already told a few of my friends about you and I will continue to tell more :) Special thanks to Maureen for being extra awesome!
Mirror Mirror Beauty Center located in Woodland Hills - needed a fire extinguisher service and SOS Fire was responsive and fast! Amazing service , knowledgeable and attentive to all needs, questions and concerns. We definitely recommend for all your fire services and questions.
Thank you SOS Fire Services!!!!! Fast response, knowledgeable and super fast service! I needed a fire extinguisher ASAP and wasn't able to pick it up. They delivered it within 30 minutes!!! I've already told a few of my friends about you and I will continue to tell more :) Special thanks to Maureen for being extra awesome!
Our work
Jobs we completed for this service. Every card names the city where the work was done.
A facility-wide walkthrough, a mix of 5 lb and 10 lb ABC extinguishers sized to each hazard, location signage, and the itemized report the client's insurer asked for.
Cabinets with 5 lb ABC extinguishers in every hallway, stairwell, lobby and garage entry, placed within NFPA 10 travel distances, with a floor-by-floor register for the owners.
Annual service for 23 extinguishers across a commercial property: 15 inspected and re-tagged, 4 given their 6-year internal maintenance, and 4 new units added where coverage was missing.
We provide on-site service in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and San Bernardino counties. Share your service address and equipment details so we can confirm the work and coordinate a visit. Emergency dispatch is arranged by phone.
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We sell and service all brands, including Amerex, Buckeye, Ansul, Badger and Kidde. Volume pricing from 10 units.
