Fire extinguisher servicing

Fire extinguisher servicing involves regular inspection, maintenance, and testing to ensure that extinguishers are in safe, working condition and compliant with fire safety regulations.

Key points on fire extinguisher servicing

• Annual Inspection: Fire extinguishers require a thorough external maintenance check every year by a qualified professional to look for signs of wear, damage, corrosion, or leakage and to verify operational status
• Monthly Checks: Visual inspections should be performed monthly to ensure accessibility, proper placement, readable labels, and absence of physical damage or tampering
• Six-Year and Twelve-Year Maintenance: Stored pressure fire extinguishers must undergo a more extensive internal examination and recharging every six years, and hydrostatic testing is required every twelve years as per NFPA 10
• Recharging After Use: Any fire extinguisher that has been used, even partially, must be serviced and refilled immediately

Fire extinguisher servicing is a mandated safety procedure and helps ensure that extinguishers function properly during emergencies, maintaining compliance with safety regulations and standards.