Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers play an integral role in protecting your people and property by preventing or controlling small fires from becoming more serious. Firebrand will perform all required fire extinguisher inspections to ensure they are properly maintained and operational per NFPA 10, local and state fire codes, manufacturer’s requirements and industry standards.
Annual inspection services include:
Annual inspection services include:
- Visual inspection of pressure gauge for proper pressure
- Visual and physical inspection of cylinder for dents, corrosion, missing parts and manufacturer's date
- Determine from manufacturer's date if 6 year maintenance or 12 year hydrostatic test is required
- Remove and inspect hose or nozzle for wear and tear and verify it is clear of obstructions
- Check extinguisher for proper weight according to manufacturer's specifications on name plate
- Remove existing safety seal, check pull pin operation and install new safety seal
- Invert cylinder and fluff chemical by patting cylinder
- Verify proper type and size of extinguisher for location mounted and type of hazard
- Inspect bracket, installation and proper signage
- Install new certification tag with month, year, type of service performed, type of extinguisher and who performed service
- Replace when required: pull pins, tamper seals, service collars, o-rings and any miscellaneous service stickers