Professional Fire Extinguisher Service in Chicago

Fire extinguishers provide the first line of defense against raging fires erupting and causing catastrophic losses.  Big cities with many commercial properties require companies to adhere to national and local regulations, including maintaining their portable fire extinguishers to the guidelines established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).  Commercial property and business owners must rely upon the expertise of fire and safety companies to provide code compliant, fire extinguisher service.

Service for All Types of Fire Extinguishers

An experienced fire extinguisher service company will have the knowledge to perform the required maintenance and services to all types of fire extinguishers.  Fire extinguishers are required to be rated to extinguish either Class A, B, C, D or K types of fires.  Most public places and commercial properties have an extinguisher that is rated for either A, B or C fires.  This multipurpose, dry chemical extinguisher works by interrupting the chemical reaction happening in the fire.

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are rated to be effective only on class B or C fires and will not be effective for class A fires.  NFPA 12 details the guidelines for the use and maintenance of carbon dioxide fire extinguishers. Class D fire extinguishers are effective by removing the oxygen from the fuel source in class D fires and are ineffective on any other type of fire.

Class K fires require a wet chemical fire extinguisher, which is effective on hot grease or oil fires commonly required in restaurants and kitchens.  NFPA 17A outlines the requirements of using wet chemical extinguishers. NFPA 10 provides the overall guidelines for all portable fire extinguishers which commercial properties must adhere to.

When looking for professional fire extinguisher service in Chicago, contact the experienced fire and safety specialists at High Rise Security Systems.

High Rise Security Systems, HRSS, is a leading fire and safety system specialist offering licensed fire extinguisher services in the state of Illinois. We offer comprehensive fire and safety services including maintenance, service, repair, system design and monitoring 24/7/365. Contact us today to speak with a knowledgeable technician for help with your fire extinguisher maintenance plan.