Broadmoor, California Fire Extinguishers
Portable, wheeled and fixed unit fire extinguishers are an invaluable tool if they are readily available and properly functioning in the event of fire emergencies. Fire extinguishers are designed for specific use and should be matched to the Class of Fire it was designed to fight, such as Class A, B, C, D or Class K (Types of Fire Extinguishers) installing them near their specific designated fire hazards in vehicles, buildings, facilities or structures as described by Insurance Company, OSHA, Federal or Government Agency and Fire & Safety Codes in Broadmoor, California.
Fire Extinguisher Inspections
Fire Extinguisher Service in Broadmoor, California
Fire Extinguisher Inspections |
- Daily, Weekly & Monthly
- Annual Inspections and Service
- Six (6) Year Inspections & Service
- 12 Year Hydrostatic Tests
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Fire Extinguisher Inspections in Broadmoor, California
Fire extinguishers when operating & fully functioning are an invaluable tool aiding in fighting, extinguishing, suppressing or containing small fires in Broadmoor, California. Inspections are completed to ensure the readiness and operation of all installed fire extinguishers in Broadmoor, California and should be completed according to fire extinguisher manufacturer recommendations, OSHA regulations, Insurance company requirements, Federal, State and Broadmoor, California fire codes.
Periodic Fire Extinguisher Inspections
Fire extinguishers require scheduled and routine maintenance, which may include physical, visual and mechanical tests or inspections to ensure its ready for operation in the event of a fire in Broadmoor, California. These periodic checks should be done daily, weekly and monthly by all building personnel to see if any irregularities exist, damaged parts, missing parts, requires fire extinguisher annual tags or recharge service is indicated on the fire extinguisher gauge.
Monthly Fire Extinguisher Inspection Log
Monthly fire extinguisher inspection logs are available and work terrific if they are used by employees, personnel or building occupants to record all fire extinguishers present condition.
Any issues should be reported immediately or a qualified, certified, actively licensed fire extinguisher company authorized to service or repair installed fire extinguishers should be contacted to remedy outstanding issues. |
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Where is Fire Extinguisher Pin?
This zip tie is an improper mechanism to secure the handle, in the event of fire this zip tie would make it difficult for the user to remove.
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Do you see what's wrong with this fire extinguisher pictured left?
Improper Service?
This picture shows an example of the importance of fire extinguisher inspections. Fire extinguisher inspections aid us in maintaining, servicing or repairing installed fire extinguisher or fire protection systems. |
Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Fire Extinguisher Service in Broadmoor, California
Maintenance begins by owners & building occupants taking responsibility of their installed fire protection & extinguisher systems. Inspections should be performed monthly or more frequently if circumstances dictate as suggested by fire extinguisher manufacturer's, Federal, OSHA, or State fire code or insurance requirements.
- The extinguisher should be checked to see that it is not damaged
- The discharge outlet is not blocked
- That it is fully charged
- The seal is not broken and that the operating instructions are clearly visible.
- Possibly shake every month as recommended by manufacturer
- Report expired annual tags, missing , damaged or used fire extinguishers
Daily, weekly and monthly fire extinguisher maintenance inspections can be completed by reading the fire extinguisher gauges to see if a recharge is required or if pressure has been lost in the fire extinguisher cylinder, if the fire extinguisher was discharged it must be serviced and maintained, are the fire extinguisher pins in place or missing, ensuring there is an annual inspection tag certifying the fire extinguisher was inspected and tested by an authorized, qualified, certified fire extinguisher company in Broadmoor, California.
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