The First Line of Defense

Fire Extinguishers are an essential part of any fire emergency preparation.  According to Fire Equipment Manufacturers’ Association, 94 percent of the time a portable fire extinguisher is used, it puts the fire out – typically within the first two minutes.  They are also required by OSHA, and in most jurisdictions, the workplace.

Maintenance Schedule

Every Month:

• Complete a visual inspection of each extinguisher

Every Year:

• External Maintenance is required for portable fire extinguishers by a certified technician

Every 5 Years:

• Run a hydrostatic test on both carbon dioxide and water-based extinguishers

Every 6 Years:

• Maintenance, internal and external, is required on your buildings’ stored-pressure (ABC and BC) extinguishers

Every 12 Years:

• Hydrostatic testing is required on both stored pressure and cartridge-operated extinguishers

The Annual Fire Extinguisher Inspection Process:

• Inspect: Visual inspection, pressure gauge inspection, cylinder, valve, and discharge hose inspection, carry handle and push-lever inspection.
• Verify: Verifying current hydrostatic and 6-year maintenance dates.
• Install: Installing new tamper seal, installing certification tag.
• Clean: Cleaning cylinder