West Hollywood, 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 West Hollywood, California.
Periodic Inspections | Monthly Inspections
Fire Extinguisher Service in West Hollywood, California
 A fire extinguisher requires periodic and monthly inspection to ensure its readiness for operation at all times in the event of a fire in West Hollywood, California.
 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 West Hollywood, California.
- Check for damage to the fire extinguisher
- Check for missing parts or substituted parts
- 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
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Video Training to Aid in Understanding Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Annual Fire Extinguisher Inspections
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Video Training to Aid in Understanding Daily, Weekly, Monthly & Annual Fire Extinguisher Inspections
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NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
[NFPA-10] Periodic inspection of fire extinguishers shall include a check of at least the following items:
1. Location in designated place.
2. No obstruction to access or visibility.
3. Pressure gauge reading or indicator in the operable range or position.
4. Fullness determined by weighing or hefting for self-expelling-type extinguishers,
Cartridge-operated extinguishers, and pump tanks.
5. Operating instructions on nameplate and facing outward.
6. Safety seals and tamper indicators not broken or missing.
7. Examination for obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage, or clogged nozzle. |
OSHA Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers | 1910.157
[OSHA] "In §1910.157, OSHA's standard for portable fire extinguishers. Paragraph (e)(2) of §1910.157 requires that "[p]ortable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section shall be visually inspected monthly." In addition, the burden posed by the inspection contemplated by the standard (as defined in §1910.155(c)(27)) is modest: "a visual check of fire protection systems and equipment to ensure that they are in place, charged, and ready for use in the event of a fire." which is also consistent with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard No. 10, "Portable Fire Extinguishers," which states in paragraph 6.2.1 of the 2002 edition that: "Fire extinguishers shall be inspected when initially placed in service and thereafter at approximately 30-day intervals." (OSHA Reference 2006) |
 Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Fire Extinguisher Service in West Hollywood, 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.
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