Are You Looking for a Fire Extinguisher Service Company?

Maintaining your fire extinguishers is a critical component of an effective fire prevention plan and is mandated by code regulations. Fire extinguishers provide the first response to extinguishing a fire before it erupts into an uncontrollable blaze.  It is vitally important to have the proper fire extinguisher in good working order in the right location to control a fire, thus saving property, equipment and lives.

Fire Extinguisher Service for All Types

Make sure that your portable fire extinguisher company has experience and knowledge with various types of fire extinguishers rated for all types of fires including Class A, B, C, D or K fires. The most common type of portable fire extinguishers located in businesses and public places are rated for Class A, B and C fires. These are dry chemical, multi purpose extinguishers that work by interrupting the chemical reaction occurring in the fire.

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are ineffective for class A fires and are only rated for Class B and C fires. The guidelines for maintenance and use of carbon dioxide extinguishers are detailed in NFPA 12, issued by the National Fire Protection Association.

Class D fire extinguishers are effective only on class D fires and would be ineffective on any other type of fire. Class D extinguishers operate with a dry powder rather than a dry chemical, and work by separating the oxygen from the fuel source which removes the heat.

Wet chemical fire extinguishers are effective in treating class K fires which occur when a hot oil or grease is ignited such as in the kitchen of a restaurant. Class K extinguishers are often located in an overhead kitchen hood as part of an automatic extinguisher system. NFPA 17A details the recommended guidelines when using my chemical extinguishers.

NFPA 10 contains the guidelines for all portable fire extinguishers and recommendations to maintain maximum working performance.

High Rise Security Systems, HRSS, is a leading fire and safety system specialist offering licensed fire extinguisher services in the state of Illinois. Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable technician for help with your fire extinguisher maintenance program.