Fire is the third leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States, yet most people ignore it. More than 150 workplace fires occur every day.

 

ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers are rated to extinguish fires caused by paper, wood, burning liquids and energized electrical equipment. They are suitable for most environments in fire fighting and are the most common and cost-effective fire extinguisher. ABC Dry Chemical powder is non-toxic, but does leave a dusty residue if used or discharged. ABC Dry Chemical fire extinguishers are not recommended to be used on computers or other sensitive equipment or machinery which may be damaged by the powder.

 

Areas to use ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers:

•  Home

•  Office

•  Sleeping Areas

•  Home Kitchen (not commercial kitchens)

•  Outdoor Shed

•  Garage

 

 

 K Class Fire Extinguishers.

 

This is the fire extinguisher REQUIRED to be located in all commercial kitchens..

 These extinguishers are designed to put out cooking oil and grease fires.

 

Areas to use K Class Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers:

•  Commercial Kitchen

 

 

CO2 Fire Extinguishers

 

CO2 Extinguishers contain carbon dioxide, a non-flammable gas, and are highly pressurized.

These extinguishers are a good choice for an area or office where an electrical fire might occur

 because they don’t leave a harmful residue.

 

•  Computer Rooms

 

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                       Fire Extinguisher Maintenance                                                    

  

•  Recharging - needs to be performed after each use or if the gauge is not in the green area.

 

•  Internal Maintenance: [ 6 year Inspection ]

                                     

               Wet chemical & CO2 - every 5 years

               Dry chemical -every 6 years

 

•  The extinguisher is emptied of its chemical and pressure to check for proper operation. All components are disassembled, inspected, cleaned, lubricated, or replaced if defective. Liquid agents are replaced at this time, dry agents may be re-used if in good condition, but CO2 is discharged into the atmosphere. The extinguisher is then re-filled and recharged, after a "verification of service" collar is placed around the cylinder neck. It is impossible to properly install or remove a collar without depressurizing the extinguisher.

 

 Note: Cartridge-operated extinguishers are visually examined, but do not require a verification of service collar.

 

•  Hydrostatic testing: [ 12 year Inspection]

 

               Wet chemical, and CO2, every 5 years

               Dry chemical, dry powder, every 12 years

 

•  The agent is emptied and depressurized and the valve is removed. After a thorough internal and external visual inspection, the cylinder is filled with water, placed inside a safety cage, and pressurized to the specified test pressure (varies with the type, age, and cylinder material) for the specified time period. If no failure, bulges, or leaks are detected, the cylinder passes. The cylinder is then emptied of water and thoroughly dried. A new sticker is put on the back of the extinguisher showing the date the test was performed.

 

Note: these are the required intervals for normal service conditions, if the extinguisher has been exposed to excessive heat, vibration, or mechanical damage it may need to be tested sooner.