Fire Extinguisher Inspection Companies in Chicago

If you need a fire extinguisher inspection company near Chicago, High Rise Security Systems is a leading fire and safety system specialists serving the Chicagoland and surrounding areas for over 15 years. HRSS understands the importance of prompt and knowledgeable attention, excelling in customer service and value-added services.

Portable fire extinguishers are a critical component of fire detection and protection systems, providing the means to extinguish flames before they become an uncontrollable, costly or deadly blaze.  

High-Rise Security Systems Provides Fire Extinguisher Inspections

HRSS employees only licensed field and factory trained technicians to provide thorough inspections as mandated by local municipalities.  We are experienced in NFPA 10 which is recognized as the portable fire extinguishers standards required by most authorities having jurisdiction and local municipalities as the guidelines required to provide optimum performance.

Our fire extinguisher inspection checklist includes:

• Visual inspection of entire unit, checking for rust or corrosion
• Location and placement of the extinguisher must be easily accessible and properly mounted
• Safety pin must be in place and not damaged
• Pressure gauge must show an agreement and not pointed to recharge and should be fully pressurized
• The discharge hose and nozzle must be free of cracks and in good working order
• The lever and handle should operate smoothly and be clean and free from dust or debris
• The manufacture date must be tracked is all extinguishers need additional service at six years and again at 12 years from date of manufacture
• Additional maintenance such as hydrostatic testing is performed when required
• Proper identification and certification tags are provided on all extinguishers

High Rise Security Systems is certified to the national Institute for engineering technologies, NICET, and knowledgeable of all code requirements for any type of commercial structure including the city ordinances of Chicago, local and state regulations and federal code requirements.

We ensure that your building is up to code for all NFPA regulations, International Building Code, IBC, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA, and all local and state requirements. We are familiar with low-rise and high-rise structures, multi-unit structures and sprawling campuses.

High Rise Security Systems is recognized as a leading fire and safety systems expert, often called upon for our input and guidance in the design and integration of intelligent fire detection and prevention systems. Contact us today to learn more about our fire system services including fire extinguisher inspections.