What’s included
The full scope, one contractor.
Selection & placement
The right extinguisher type for each hazard, placed to code.
Annual maintenance
Annual maintenance by a certified technician, with a dated tag on every unit.
Recharge
Units recharged after use or when inspection finds them low.
Hydrostatic testing
Shells tested on the interval their type requires.
Standards & intervals
What NFPA 10 asks of every extinguisher.
Monthly checks can be done by your own staff.
| Activity | Interval | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Visual inspection | Monthly | NFPA 10 |
| Maintenance | Annual, by a certified technician | NFPA 10 |
| Internal maintenance (stored-pressure dry chemical) | Every 6 years | NFPA 10 |
| Hydrostatic test | Every 5 years (water, CO2, wet chemical) · 12 years (dry chemical) | NFPA 10 |
Questions
Straight answers.
How often do extinguishers need service?
A monthly visual check, annual maintenance, and internal maintenance or hydrostatic testing on the interval the unit type requires.
Free facility assessment
Find out where you actually stand.
A specialist reviews your systems against current fire code and tells you what passes, what does not, and what it takes to fix it. No obligation.
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