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Fire extinguishers are an important addition to installed fire protection and life safety devices in your home, building or structure in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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Fire extinguishers require service, maintenance, tests, inspections, annual service, (6) six year teardowns, refills and recharging that should be completed by qualified, factory authorized, certified fire extinguisher companies that are actively licensed in Fort Collins, Colorado.

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NFPA 10 Standard for Installing and Maintaining Portable Fire Extinguishers
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Fort Collins, Colorado Fire Extinguishers

Important Fire Extinguisher Safety FactsPortable, wheeled or fixed unit fire extinguishers are an invaluable tool that every occupied building should install and properly service aiding in the containment, suppression or extinguishing of small fires in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Fire Extinguisher Service
Fire Extinguisher Service in Fort Collins, Colorado

Fire extinguishers require service, maintenance, tests, inspections, annual service, (6) six year teardowns, refills and recharging that should be completed by qualified, factory authorized, certified fire extinguisher companies that are actively licensed in the State of Colorado and City of Fort Collins. Certified fire extinguisher companies have proven a level of knowledge, skill and experience for additional assurances.

The fire extinguisher company should use only manufacturer recommended replacement parts when performing recharge, service & repairs on portable, wheeled or fixed unit fire extinguishers in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Periodic Inspections | Monthly Inspections
Fire Extinguisher Service in Fort Collins, Colorado

[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.

Annual Service, Tests, Inspections & Certification Tag
Fire Extinguisher Service in Fort Collins, Colorado

The fire extinguisher company in Fort Collins, Colorado should service the fire extinguishers according to manufacturer specifications, federal, state, OSHA, safety, fire codes or any other applicable government agency or insurance company requirement in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Six (6) year service & teardowns, annual inspections & service, tests, inspections, refills, recharges and fire extinguisher certification tags should be performed by a fire extinguisher company that is factory authorized, certified, actively licensed in the State of Colorado and City of Fort Collins for fire extinguisher service. Certified fire extinguisher companies have proven a level of knowledge, skill and experience for additional assurances.

Physical, Visual & Mechanical Inspections
Fire Extinguisher Service in Fort Collins, Colorado

Annual maintenance for a fire extinguisher is more than just reading a pressure gauge. Annual inspections may include the possible replacement of horns, valves, collars, o-rings, defective gauges, damaged hoses, frozen gauges or missing pins.

If the extinguisher was discharged or the indicator displays recharge, refilling the extinguisher contents may be necessary during the course of the annual tests and inspections conducted by authorized, qualified actively licensed fire extinguisher company in Fort Collins, Colorado before annual certification tags are issued.

Why Recharge a Fire Extinguisher in Fort Collins, Colorado

Below is a typical service procedure that should be completed by a factory trained and qualified fire extinguisher company in Fort Collins, Colorado

 

 

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Fire Extinguisher Service in Fort Collins, Colorado

Fire extinguishers should be serviced according to manufacturer specifications, Federal, OSHA, State, NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers or municipal fire code in Fort Collins, Colorado.

By shopping qualified, licensed, factory authorized, certified fire extinguisher companies in Fort Collins, Colorado you may obtain estimates that will detail the costs to install, service, repair, test, inspect, maintain, annual tags & certifications, (6) six year inspections, refill, recharge or replacement of portable, wheeled or fixed unit fire extinguishers.

NFPA 10 - Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
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When maintenance is indicated, it should be performed by trained persons having proper equipment. Fire extinguishers are pressure vessels and must be treated with respect and handled with care. They are mechanical devices and require periodic maintenance to be sure that they are ready to operate properly and safely.

OSHA Fire Extinguisher Service, Maintenance & Inspection in Fort Collins, Colorado.

To ensure your fire extinguishing system will perform as expected in the event of a fire, you are required to:
Inspect each system annually, and operate and maintain them in a working condition, making sure they are always turned on, except during repairs or maintenance [29 CFR 1910.160(b)(6)].
Notify employees and establish measures to guarantee their safety if a fixed extinguishing system becomes inoperable. Fix any defects or impairments by trained personnel. [29 CFR 1910.160(b)(2)].
Check the weight and pressure of refillable containers at least semiannually. If the container shows a loss in net content, weight, or pressure, it must be subjected to maintenance [29 CFR 1910.160(b)(7)].
Assure that factory charged non-refillable containers that have no means of pressure indication are weighed at least semiannually. Replace the container if it shows a loss in net weight [29 CFR 1910.160(b)(8)].
Assure that inspection and maintenance dates are recorded and kept until the container is checked again or for the life of the container, whichever is less [29 CFR 1910.160(b)(9)].
Train employees designated to inspect, maintain, operate, or repair fixed extinguishing systems. Review their training annually to keep them up-to-date [29 CFR 1910.160(b)(10)].
Train all employees with respect to the type of systems installed in the workplace, the hazards involved, proper activation in case of emergency, and the correct response to audible and visual pre-discharge alarms. Provide training for non-English speaking employees in languages understood by the affected employees and other individuals that may be exposed to the hazard.
Provide and assure the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for rescuing employees trapped in areas that have become hazardous due to an agent discharge [29 CFR 1910.160(b)(17)].

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