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Is Your Vape Shop Protected Against Lithium Battery Fires?
After the March 2026 Glasgow fire, experts confirmed: standard extinguishers WON'T work on a lithium battery fire. Most vape shops across Scotland have the wrong equipment, and don't know it.
"Vape shops don't have a clue about fire safety."
— Jonathan Bartle, Fire Safety Expert, LBC March 2026
Why Every Vape Shop in Scotland
Is at Risk Right Now
On 8 March 2026, a fire that started in a vape shop on Union Street destroyed a B-listed Victorian building and shut Glasgow Central Station for days. Over 200 firefighters were deployed.
Fire safety experts told LBC that standard foam and water extinguishers are "near-impossible" to use on a lithium battery fire, because the battery creates its own heat and oxygen, making conventional suppression methods ineffective.
Your shop contains hundreds, possibly thousands, of lithium batteries in devices, chargers, and stock. One failure can cause thermal runaway. And if you have the wrong extinguisher, you can't stop it.
Most vape shops have never had a fire safety assessment. Vape shops are not subject to routine inspections, which means most owners don't know what they're missing until it's too late.
The Right Protection for Lithium Battery Fires
Standard CO2, foam, and water extinguishers are not designed for lithium-ion fires. The correct solution is an AVD (Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion) extinguisher specifically engineered to cool a burning lithium battery and create a barrier that stops the fire from spreading
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Fire Suppression Scotland supplies, installs, and certifies AVD Lith-Ex extinguishers for vape shops and retail businesses across Scotland. We handle everything: survey, installation, and full compliance documentation.
Free Assessment
Start with a complimentary assessment to evaluate your fire suppression needs. Our experts will guide you through the process to ensure safety and compliance.
Your Shop's Safety, Finalised In 3 Easy Steps
Start with a complimentary assessment to evaluate your fire suppression needs. Our experts will guide you through the process to ensure your shop's safety and compliance.
Book Your Free Assessment
Fill in the form below or call 01236 910 810. No obligation, takes under 2 minutes. A fire safety specialist will assist you with your needs and guide you along the way.
Free Site Survey
A certified FSS engineer will visit your vape shop, assess your lithium battery risk, and recommend the right extinguisher type and placement in order to protect you.
Supply, Install & Certify
We handle the full installation and provide compliance documentation for inspections, insurance, and the new 2026 Tobacco and Vapes Act licensing requirements.
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Our Extinguisher Services
Fire Extinguisher Servicing & Maintenance
Professional annual servicing to ensure your fire extinguishers meet regulations and perform when needed. Staying fully certified
Fire Extinguisher Supply & Installation
We supply and install compliant fire extinguishers tailored to your premises, risks, and legal requirements.
Inspections & Compliance Certification
We inspect your existing extinguishers and issue the certification required to demonstrate compliance during audits and inspections.
Extinguisher Replacement & Remedial Work
Expired, damaged, or incorrectly placed extinguishers are identified and replaced only where necessary.
Ongoing Servicing Contracts
Scheduled servicing plans that remove the risk of missed inspections, expired certificates, or last-minute scrambles.
Who Else We Help With
Fire Extinguisher Compliance
We work with businesses that are legally responsible for fire safety and need their extinguishers handled properly. Without chasing contractors or guessing what’s compliant.
This includes:
• Restaurants, cafés, and commercial kitchens
• Offices and professional premises
• Warehouses, factories, and industrial sites
• Retail units and shopping centres
• Care homes, schools, and public buildings
• Property managers and multi-site operators
If you’re responsible for staff safety, inspections, or insurance compliance,
This service is built for you.
Why Choose
For Your Fire Safety Needs?
We aim to always make the standard of fire system engineering better and also to be more cost-effective for our customers.
We work with small installations to large multinational projects on all fire prevention measures. We design, install, supply, and hand over from start to finish on all projects, regardless of value or size.
From supplying the correct fire extinguishers to servicing, maintenance, and certification, everything is handled in one place. There’s no need to coordinate multiple contractors or worry about gaps in compliance; it’s all covered properly and consistently.
We ensure that your extinguishers and fire safety equipment are kept up to date by utilising the newest technology there is. You can rely on us to ensure you are always in compliance with the ever-changing fire code laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call Us On:
01236 910 810
Book Your Free Vape Shop Assessment
Submit your details, and we'll assess your current fire safety position. Or you can call our professional fire safety team to assist with your needs.
Address:
Suppression House Unit 2, Unthank Road Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Ml4 1DD
