Tips for proper fire extinguisher maintenance

A fire extinguisher in the house is necessary to protect against fire. Indeed, this equipment proves to be very effective in fighting an incipient fire.

The service life of a fire extinguisher can be up to 10 years or more depending on the quality of the device. During this period, the fire extinguisher may suffer damage, malfunction, etc. For this reason, it should be maintained regularly. However, you must differentiate between simple inspection and maintenance.

Maintenance and Lifetime of Portable Fire Extinguishers

The effectiveness and life span of a kitchen fire extinguisher depends on its maintenance. In addition, the NF S 61-919 standard requires that extinguishers must be maintained at least once a year.

Whether your fire extinguisher is valid for 10 years or more, you must perform more extensive maintenance once the unit reaches the age of 5 years. Fire equipment that is 10 years old must also be serviced in the workshop or have the extinguishing agent renewed.

Making the difference between simple fire extinguisher inspection and fire extinguisher maintenance

It is important not to confuse the inspection and maintenance of the fire extinguisher.

The control of the fire extinguisher

The control of this fire equipment can be carried out by the private individual himself. This is a visual inspection of the equipment to determine if it is still functional. To do this, you must check whether :

• The fire extinguisher is correctly installed and easily accessible.
• The fire extinguisher is visible, otherwise you must put up a sign to easily locate it.
• The pressure indicator needle is always in the green zone.
• Thehome fire extinguisher is always equipped with a safety device.

Fire extinguisher maintenance

Every year, you must have your fire extinguisher serviced by a qualified and certified agent. Only he or she can determine whether the fire extinguisher complies with current standards and regulations. After maintenance, he must provide you with a certificate of conformity and affix the label " vérifié " to the unit. In addition, he is obliged to inform you about any corrective operations carried out on your fire extinguisher. In addition, the details of the maintenance of the device must be recorded in the safety register.

These details are essential in the event of a disaster. To obtain compensation, you must prove to your insurer that you have complied with current fire safety standards.

Why maintain feu  fire extinguishers?

Fire extinguishers need regular maintenance, even if they have never been used. Because they are used in emergency situations, they must be ready at all times. In addition to regular maintenance, you must ensure that they are protected from dust and wear and tear.

Note that the quality of fire extinguishing agents undeniably degrades over time. Only a professional can attest to this quality and the effectiveness of these assets.