When you need your fire extinguisher inspected and serviced in Apple Valley, CA CalCounties Fire Protection Inc. is the company you can rely on.
We are proud to have been meeting the fire protection needs of our neighbors in Apple Valley since 1984. We service all types of portable fire extinguishers including but not limited to ABC, BC, Water, Class K, Water Mist, Clean Agent, C02, Halon, Halotron, Clean Guard, AFFF, and Class D.
Give us a call today at (909) 608-2097 to schedule your fire extinguisher service today.
The Importance Of Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
As a business owner, it can be very easy to forget about your fire extinguishers until it's time to use them. Nevertheless, if not adequately maintained, you might be putting your employees, guests, and business grounds at major risk. Considering that fire extinguisher are your first line of defense when it comes to stopping the spread of a fire, it's vital that you keep them in working order.
Check the tags
On the day your fire extinguishers are delivered to your facilities, they need to first be commissioned. This simply means that they must be assembled in the proper manner, and a variety of checks must be performed on them to guarantee they are effective from the day they are purchased.
As soon as these checks have actually been completed, a maintenance tag will be connected to the extinguisher, outlining crucial information concerning the checks that were performed and the extinguisher itself. These will include:
- The date
- The weight of the extinguisher information of the individual carrying out the checks
- The next service date
- The extended service date (the date the extinguisher needs to be actively tested to ensure it operates properly).
Monthly maintenance
Although the law states that fire extinguishers should be checked annually, we recommend that checks should be completed monthly. These checks should ensure that your extinguishers are all in working order when it comes round to that annual check-up. When performing these checks, look for the following:
- No superficial wear and tear
- The pressure gauge is at the correct level
- Anti-tamper seals haven’t been broken
- No locking pins missing
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance procedures should feature the procedures specified in the manufacturer's service guide and a comprehensive examination of the basic components of the fire extinguisher, featuring the following:
- Mechanical parts of all fire extinguishers
- Extinguishing agent
- Expelling means
- Physical condition
This is completed by doing an external examination. An internal examination can additionally be needed as part of your maintenance. Details on how to do an internal examination are located in your fire extinguisher service manual.
Qualifications
Maintenance needs to be carried out by a certified person. Certification requires that a person take an exam acceptable to the AHJ. A certified person requires to, at the minimum, be familiar with the requirements in NFPA 10.
We provide fire extinguisher maintenance services to all Apple Valley, CA. Give us a call today at (909) 608-2097 to schedule service today.
Why Choose CalCounties Fire Protection Inc.
- Family Owned & Operated
- Emergency Services Available
- Serving So-Cal Since 1984
- Highly Trained Personnel
- Upfront Low Pricing
- 5-Star Google and Yelp Customer Reviews
- Low Rates, No Surprises
- We Are Always On-Time
- California Licensed & Fully Insured
CalCounties Fire Protection Inc. is a family-owned business serving the Apple Valley, California, 92307 area. We are the leading fire protection service provider in all 5 counties of the Southern California region. With over 40 years of experience, we are a full-service fire protection company specializing in all business's fire protection needs. Based in the Inland Empire, you can expect live answering service with fast response times. Our vehicles are properly labeled, and our technicians are all professionally trained and uniformed. We offer 24/7 emergency service.