Fire Extinguishers
First Line of Defense Against Fires
Fire extinguishers are often the first form of defense against fires, and their performance can be crucial to your safety.
Having the proper fire extinguisher can prevent loss of lives, injury, and property damage. Multiple types and sizes are available to provide coverage for many types of hazards.
Examples of extinguisher types:
- A-class – Required in all buildings and provides coverage hazards including wood, paper, or cloth.
- B-class – Protects against flammable liquids such as paint and oils.
- C-class – Used where energized electrical equipment is located.
Fire Extinguisher Services
Xtreme Fire Protection provides fire extinguisher services to help keep you safe including:
NFPA 10 Fire Extinguisher Inspection & Testing Frequency
Periodic testing must be conducted in accordance with local codes and standards and repairs made when needed to provide proper protection and coverage.
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) establishes minimum safety standards such as type and placement of fire extinguishers. IBC (International Building Code) provides requirements for building design and construction and includes requirements for proper placement.
Annual maintenance needs to be performed by a certified person and ensures:
- Extinguisher is located in its designated place, accessible, and is visible.
- Signage is installed where required.
- Operating instructions are present.
- Pressure gauge is in operable range.
- Extinguisher is full.
- Pull pin operates properly.
- Hose or means of expelling is not obstructed.
- Tamper seals/indicators are present.
- Extinguisher is not damaged.
