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Fire Extinguishers are often the first line of defense in many fire emergencies. Fully understanding a portable fire extinguisher’s capabilities and limitations are often overlooked.

KEY NFPA 10 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

As per NFPA 10;

Fire Extinguishers shall be inspected at intervals not greater than 30 days as outlined within NFPA 10. This includes confirming location, operating nameplates are intact, safety seals are in place, and examination for obvious physical damage, corrosion, leakage and clogged nozzles.
Internal Examinations of portable fire extinguishers vary from 1-6 years depending on extinguisher type.
Hydrostatic Testing of fire extinguisher cylinders varies from 5 to 12 years dependent upon extinguisher type .

FIRE EXTINGUISHER TESTING

Stay compliant. As outlined in Section 6.2 of the BC Fire Code, portable and wheeled fire extinguishers are required to be maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. This standard calls for the inspection of portable fire extinguishers at a minimum of 30 days and a maintenance interval of not more than 1 year. Let the trained and knowledgeable Community Fire Prevention staff help you meet all requirements of both your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) as well as outside insurance agencies.
Know the Code. Community Fire Technicians are trained and certified by ASTTBC and stay up to date with ongoing in-house training of codes, standards and manufacturers requirements. Fire Extinguishers also require on-going multiyear inspections where the cylinders are hydrostatically tested to ensure safety.
Keep your fire extinguishers in peak operation. By completing monthly inspections of site fire extinguishers you are increasing the assurance that the fire extinguisher remains fully functional over the course of a year.
Reduce the worry of insurance coverage eligibility. Community Fire electronically documents all services performed at every site including routine maintenance, annual fire inspections and on-going service calls to test and inspect fire equipment.
Promote Safety. We demonstrate commitment to a higher standard of protection for your employees or residents by maintaining all your fire and life safety equipment professionally and on-time.

PROFESSIONAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTIONS

Our Fire Extinguisher Inspectors provide professional Fire extinguisher testing and inspections for commercial buildings, government buildings, high rise apartments, and across many critical industries and sectors throughout the Greater Vancouver Area including:

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CONTACT OUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE

If you require Fire Extinguisher Service or training anywhere throughout the Greater Vancouver area, we encourage you to get in touch with our professional technicians today.

Visit our fire protection office in Port Coquitlam, BC, or give us a call at 604-944-9242, to learn more about our fire extinguisher services and how we can help your organization!

Did you know?

COMMON FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION QUESTIONS

Q: Who’s responsible for maintaining Annual Fire Inspections?
A: The BC Fire Code and Vancouver Fire bylaw clearly identify that the owner or owners authorized agent are responsible for carrying out the provisions of the code and ensuring that fire protection installations shall be maintained in operating condition at all times.

Q: Why do we have to complete an Annual Fire Inspections?
A: Division B – Part 6 of the BC Fire Code outlines all the requirements and further referenced documents to complete and maintain all fire protection equipment.

BCFC Part 6;

Section 6.1 – General
Section 6.2 – Portable Extinguishers
Section 6.3 – Fire Alarm and Voice Communication Systems
Section 6.4 – Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Section 6.5 – Emergency Power Systems and Emergency Lighting
Section 6.6 – Special Fire Suppression
Section 6.7 – Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Section 6.8 – Objectives and Functional Statements

Q: Is there a singly style fire extinguisher that will work on all fires?
A: No! Each situation and fire is a unique hazard. Fires are broken down into five main classifications’

Class A Fire – Ordinary combustible material such as wood, cloth, paper, rubber and many plastics
Class B Fire – Flammable and combustible liquids such as petroleum greases, tars, oils, solvents, etc.
Class C Fire – Energized electrical equipment
Class D Fire – Combustible metal fires such as magnesium, titanium, zirconium, sodium, lithium and potassium
Class K Fire – Fires in commercial cooking applications involving cooking media such as vegetable or animal oils and fats

Q: Is it cheaper to just purchase a new fire extinguisher?
A: Barring any extensive repairs or damaged parts, Community Fire always recommends that a Fire Extinguisher be serviced as long as it’s cylinder life . Pricing generally works out to half the cost of a new extinguisher with most common portable fire extinguisher with Community Fire’s pricing structure.

Q: At what point can I no longer service my dry chemical fire extinguisher?
A: NFPA 10 indicates that Dry Chemical stored pressure fire extinguishers manufactured prior to October 1984 shall be removed from service at the next 6 year maintenance or hydrostatic test, which ever comes first.

Q: What type of Fire Extinguisher should I have?
A: NFPA 10 states that when selecting a fire extinguisher the following info should always be considered;