Portable fire extinguishers are a vital part of your fire, life and safety protection system, providing the means to extinguish a fire before it develops into a raging deadly catastrophe. Using fire extinguishers can prevent extensive damage to property and save lives.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established NFPA10, which are the guidelines to be applied to portable fire extinguishers. A reputable fire safety company will have in-depth knowledge of NFPA10, and all required inspection services.
Fire Extinguisher Inspection Checklist
Professional fire extinguisher companies will have a detailed checklist on which to inspect and test portable fire extinguishers, ensuring they are in good working condition. Annual inspections are required, and should include the following:
- Visual Inspection checking entire unit for rust, dust, and corrosion.
- Placement of all portable fire extinguishers must be easily accessible and mounted properly.
- Nozzle and discharge hose should be free from cracks and in good working condition.
- Safety Pin must be in place and undamaged.
- Pressure Gauge should be fully pressurized and showing in the green, not pointed to “recharge”.
- Handle and lever should be clean and operate smoothly.
- Testing history should be reviewed and maintenance or hydrostatic testing performed as required
- Date of manufacture must be checked as all portable fire extinguishers require additional service at six years from manufacture date, and then again at twelve years.
- Certification tags will be provided upon completion identifying your fire extinguishers as in good working condition.
Fire Extinguisher Inspection Services
High Rise Security System are leading experts in designing a safe and effective fire detection and prevention system regardless of your building structure. Our skilled designers use AutoCAD to create a 2D design unique to your building, whether a simple low-rise building, high-rise commercial properties and complex systems spread out over campuses or hospital grounds.
We provide equipment sales of state-of-the-art fire safety systems such as Notifier® by Honeywell, and dependable monitoring 24/7/365. We employ skillful design engineers, and licensed field trained service technicians. HRSS is often called upon for our expertise by building owners and electrical contractors for our expertise and professional fire safety consultation, which includes all fire extinguisher inspection requirements.
High Rise Security Systems, LLC is a leading fire and safety systems company, providing comprehensive system design and preparation of all required data sheets for permit approval. Our services include all fire extinguisher inspection requirements by licensed technicians. Contact us today for professional fire safety service for your commercial property.
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