Long Beach Fire Extinguisher
Service and Maintenance
All installed fire extinguisher systems will require scheduled service and maintenance. Which is outlined in NFPA 10 standards and codes for portable fire extinguishers.
Additional details Fire Extinguisher Tests and Inspections
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NFPA 10 standards and codes.
This includes scheduled service and maintenance on installed fire sprinklers, fire suppression systems, fire alarms and even portable fire extinguishers. Local fire codes may require commercial and industrial buildings to have scheduled tests and inspections completed by fire department personnel, fire extinguisher companies, certified fire extinguisher technicians and/or fire safety engineers.
Maintenance Schedule on Installed Fire Extinguishers in Long Beach
Maintenance, service, tests and inspections shall be completed and performed by state licensed fire extinguisher companies, certified fire extinguisher technicians or trained personnel who have the appropriate servicing manual(s), the proper types of tools, recharge materials and equipment, lubricants and manufacturers recommended replacement parts or parts specifically listed for use in the fire extinguisher.
Each city municipality will have a fire marshall available to inform you of the required frequency of tests and inspections that are required for your installed fire extinguisher. Many states, cities and municipalities will require commercial and industrial building owners to schedule tests and inspections to be completed by local fire departments, state licensed fire extinguisher companies, certified fire extinguisher technicians or fire safety engineers on installed commercial and industrial fire extinguisher systems.
Test & Inspection Frequency for Fixed, Wheeled and Portable Fire Extinguishers in Long Beach
According to the NFPA standards and codes for portable fire extinguishers owners should perform routine maintenance, tests and inspections
- Basic elements looked at during fire extinguisher maintenance, tests and inspections
- Mechanical parts
- Extinguishing agent
- Expellent means
- Monthly fire extinguisher tests and inspections
- Location of where the fire extinguisher is installed
- Fire extinguisher placement (Class A Fire Hazards next to Class A Extinguishers)
- Make sure there are no obstructions for extinguisher access or visibility
- The fire extinguisher operating instructions shall remain legible and facing outward
- Ensure safety seals and tamper indicators are not broken or missing from fire extinguishers
- To accurately determine fire extinguisher contents the fullness will be weighed or “Hefting”
- Examine the fire extinguisher for obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage or clogged nozzle
- Check fire extinguisher gauge or indicator to ensure located in operable position
- Wheeled units must also check condition of tires, wheels, carriage, hose, and nozzle
- All fire extinguishers must have HMIS in place on label
- Location of where the fire extinguisher is installed
- Annual fire extinguisher tests and inspections
- Hydrostatic testing of all fire extinguisher cylinders
- Loaded stream agent extinguishers subject to complete tear-down and recharge
- Conductivity tests on all Carbon Dioxide extinguisher systems
- Wheeled extinguishers
- Outlet static pressure
- Flow rate
Long Beach Commercial and Industrial Fire Extinguisher Service and Maintenance
As a commercial or industrial business owner it’s your responsibility to keep all fire extinguisher systems serviced, maintained and properly tested and inspected. Contact your local fire marshall for commercial and industrial fire code requirements and the scheduled frequency of all tests and inspections.
Long Beach Required Fire Extinguisher Tests and Inspections
Your fire extinguisher system may require monthly, semi-annual, annual and 6 year tests and inspections depending on the types of fire extinguisher systems you have installed. Have a licensed fire extinguisher company, certified fire extinguisher technician or fire safety engineer establish a set schedule and frequency for your fire extinguisher tests and inspections
Long Beach Residential, Commercial and Industrial Fire Extinguisher Systems
Residential fire extinguisher systems are designed and engineered to keep your family, belongings and home safe in the event of a fire. The commercial and industrial fire extinguisher systems are designed and engineered to save lives, inventory and property from the dangers of fire, many states and cities require that all commercial and industrial business have installed fire extinguisher systems to meet state, city and insurance agency fire, health and building codes.
