When Does a Fire Extinguisher Expire?

Fire alarms not only help to detect the fire incident in a particular area or building, but also they act as an important device to extinguish the fire.

It is necessary to know that the fire extinguishers are important for every commercial as well as residential building.

Proper maintenance and repair of fire extinguishers are extremely important for the safety of the employees as well as property.

What are the different types of fire extinguishers?
The working and the purpose of the usage of the extinguisher is different. In every instant of the fire incident, you need a different kind of fire extinguisher.

If an individual uses the wrong kind of extinguisher then the situation becomes worse and may end up with more causalities and damage. 

Below we have mentioned some of the important types of fire extinguishers that are used widely in different places.

Class A extinguishers- ordinary combustibles, used to extinguish the fire from the places where wood, paper, etc things are kept.

Class B extinguishers- used with the highly flammable gases or liquids such as- propane gas or gasoline, etc.

Class C extinguishers- energized electrical or electronic devices such as electrical machines and instruments.

Class D extinguishers- used for volatile and flammable metals.

Class K extinguishers- used generally in the industries or restaurant kitchens where cooking oils and greases are used.

When Does a Fire Extinguisher Expire?
This is the common question asked by many people. Mostly, it is said by the experts that if the extinguishers are installed, repaired, and maintained properly on time, then they can last up to 20 years and more.

There are many problems explained by the experts. Foremost is- people generally forget when they bought the extinguishers, so they miss the repair and maintenance part and so is with the expiry date of the extinguisher system also.

It is challenging to know the exact condition of the extinguisher, but in case you notice any of the following points, they must replace or service a fire extinguisher-

• In case the hose or nozzle is cracked, ripped, or blocked by dust particles.
• If you notice missing or unsealed locking pin on the handle.
• If the handle is unsteady or broken.
• The missing inspection sticker or hang tag on which all records of checkups and maintenance is there.

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