Inspecting and servicing fire and safety equipment

Most  fires are small and easily  put out with a fire extinguisher. Fire extinguishers are therefore the first line of defence and as such proper maintenance is essential to the safety of your home or business. However, a malfunctioning extinguisher can have deadly consequences so you need to ensure your  extinguisher works properly even when you need it most. Regular maintenance and inspections will ensure your extinguisher works when you need it most. Visual inspections of all types of fire extinguishers should be carried out monthly and the inspection date should be noted on the back of the annual maintenance tag attached to each extinguisher.

Things to look out for:

·        Make sure the  extinguisher is easily accessible and not blocked.

·        Check  the exterior of the extinguisher for damage such as cracks, dents or rust.

·        Check carefully to make sure the pins and seals are in the correct position and not damaged.

·        Make sure the hose and nozzle are not clogged or showing signs of damage.

Tilt the extinguisher to release the compressed extinguishing agent. Make sure you buy your extinguishers from a reliable fire extinguisher maintenance company that performs regular inspections and provides excellent fire extinguishing services. The personnel will thoroughly inspect the extinguisher for any of the above issues and will recharge, repair, or replace the extinguisher as necessary. Companies should also attach a service tag to each extinguisher indicating the inspection date and whether it was properly serviced.

If you don't have a label, contact a service technician to have one issued. If you notice that your extinguisher is not working, this is not an emergency situation that requires testing. Therefore, regular inspection and maintenance is essential to ensure that your fire extinguisher does not disappoint when you need it.

Western Fire & Safety Company offers the best fire extinguishing services by trained professionals. This service is carried out  using high-quality tools and advanced techniques. As part of this service, our experts will repair, refill, inspect and install your fire extinguisher in the best possible way. After carrying out the annual inspection, we will also check the internal and working condition to ensure that your fire extinguisher is regularly inspected and maintained so that it will work immediately when you need it. Whether you need fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, fire and safety equipment or want to install a sprinkler system for your building, Western Fire & Safety can protect you  from the damage caused by fire  for many years to come. For more information, visit the Fire Safety Equipment Dealer USA website. For more information, please visit http://www.westernfireandsafety.com .