Fire extinguishers are a critical piece of an overall fire
alarm and safety system as they provide the first line of defense to extinguish
a fire before it becomes uncontrollable, dangerous and deadly. It is important
for all commercial properties to maintain recommended
extinguisher inspection requirements so that your extinguisher will be
ready when needed.
All fire extinguishers are required to be inspected
internally on a monthly basis and annually by a professional and licensed fire
extinguisher service company. Monthly inspections should be recorded on
the back of the tag with the initials of the person doing the internal
inspection. Fire extinguisher professionals should record their inspection on
the tag with their annual inspections.
Monthly internal extinguisher inspections must include:
- checking
the pressure gauge to be sure it is pointed to green and ready to go
- a
visual inspection to be sure there is no rust or corrosion on the extinguisher
- verification
of overall readiness and easy access
Annual extinguisher inspection requirements from a licensed
professional must include:
- Overall
visual inspection of the unit and components for readiness
- Verifying
the pressure is adequate with the pressure gauge
- Locking
pins and valves are in place and undamaged
- Verification
of the chemical compound and weight of the extinguisher
- Any
required six-year inspections on extinguishers six years old from the manufacture
date
- 12
year required inspections that include in-depth service and recharging
High-Rise Security Systems Offers Licensed Extinguisher
Inspections
HRSS provides licensed
fire extinguisher inspections for all types of commercial properties in
and around the Chicago area. We offer professional extinguisher services for
all types of extinguishers including those rated for class A, B, C, D, and class
K fires. We make sure that your fire protection system is ready to use
and provides a reliable protection intended to contain any fires before they
become an uncontrollable.
HRSS is recognized as a leading fire and safety systems
provider, offering professional and licensed inspection and testing services of
your fire alarm system including portable extinguishers. Contact us today to
learn more and to speak with a fire protection specialist for all your
extinguisher inspection requirements.
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