Fire Extinguisher Maintenance...

Fire Extinguisher Maintenance

Fire extinguisher maintenance is vital to make sure that they work effectively when needed. Here we guide you on how to maintain fire extinguishers and its maintenance is important for everyone’s safety.

Fire extinguishers should be maintained at regular intervals and especially displayed by an inspection. Maintenance is to completely check the Extinguisher. Universal Fire Protection gives the complete assurance that an extinguisher will refill safely and effectively. It includes deeply testing and if needed then repair, recharging, and removing. The hydrostatic testing of extinguishers will reveal if needed.

Maintenance  

• Professional Inspection 

It is highly suggested that a licensed fire extinguisher service conducts a full annual inspection. It includes checking the internal components and making sure that the extinguisher is pressurized and recharging if needed.

• Internal pressure Test 

Sometimes, the extinguishers are older and are used continuously for a long time, and may be necessary for the hydrostatic pressure test of 5 to 12 years. Because this test checks the stability of the cylinder and it can maintain the pressure.

• Service Tag

After the annual inspection, the service tags are pasted on the cylinder with the date and the technician’s initials. But this is the record of the last service.

Recharging and Replacing 

• After use 

The fire extinguishers should be recharged, if it is partially used. This makes certain that it will be fully running with emergencies.

• Expiry date

The fire extinguishers have an expiry date for the chemicals inside. Furthermore, If the fire extinguisher is approaching its termination date. But It is necessary to be removed or refilled.

Types of Fire extinguisher Maintenance 

• CO2 Extinguishers 

Check for any barrier in the nozzle and make sure the CO2 is properly protected.

• Wet Chemical Extinguishers

Check for streams and make sure the agent inside is still working as it can sometimes isolate.

• Dry Chemical Extinguishers

Look for any irregularities that could affect their release and make sure that the power inside is still free-flowing.

• Foam Extinguishers 

The foam is in fine condition, with no chances of damage and leaks.

• Firex Water-type Fire Extinguishers

That should inspect the leaks, rust, and corrosion on the outside. 

Documentation 

Keep Recordings :

Contains a record of all inspections, servicing, and maintenance. However, This record is important for safety compliance, and insurance purposes and to make certain that the extinguishers are always in peak conditions.