If preparing for your Melbourne fire extinguisher inspection has you losing sleep at night, it doesn’t have to be that way. DynaFire is here to help.

Fire extinguishers are required to be present in buildings classified as business occupancies, and they are extremely effective tools for saving property and allowing safe exit during an emergency situation. DynaFire provides a full range of fire extinguisher services, from annual inspections and maintenance to 5 and 12 year hydrostatic testing. In this blog, we’ll tell you what to expect from your Melbourne fire extinguisher inspection. 

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Fire Extinguishers In Your Building: What You Need To Know

When our NICET-certified technicians arrive to begin your Melbourne fire extinguisher inspection, they follow the NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. This standard defines everything you need to keep your building in compliance, from how many extinguishers need to be present to the type of extinguisher you need for your building occupancy type.

Here are a few of the things that our technicians look for when they conduct your Melbourne fire extinguisher inspection:

Fire Extinguisher Placement

Fire extinguishers are only useful when they are readily available in an emergency situation. All of the extinguishers in your building should be highly visible and easy to reach, with the label of the extinguisher visible to occupants. They should also be in common locations, like meeting rooms, near exits, in hallways, and similar areas. If they are not easily seen, there should be signage or other visual aids to indicate where they are located.

Fire Extinguisher Type

Our technicians will ensure that the extinguishers in your building are appropriate for your occupancy hazard type. For example, all buildings will require Class A fire extinguishers that can extinguish fires caused by ordinary combustibles like paper or wood. However, if your building also houses a commercial kitchen or is an industrial facility, there are other types of fire extinguishers that would also need to be present.

Fire Extinguisher Condition

As you can see, your Melbourne fire extinguisher inspection will be a comprehensive look at the fire extinguishers on your premises. 

While simply having the extinguishers present is one thing, we need to make sure that they are fully functioning as well. Our technicians will examine your extinguishers for the following:

• Signs of damage, wear, and corrosion
• Blockages in hoses
• Signs that the extinguisher has been used
• Conditions that will prevent operation
• And more

Hydrostatic Testing

Hydrostatic testing may be needed as part of your Melbourne fire extinguisher inspection. Every 5 and 12 years from the date of manufacture, most extinguishers need to be pressure tested to verify strength against leaks or ruptures. The extinguisher is also emptied and examined internally and externally according to the manufacturer service manual and NFPA standard. 

If you’re ready for the best Melbourne fire extinguisher inspection of your life, contact DynaFire by filling out our online contact form. Not only do we provide fire extinguisher services, but all of the other Fire & Life Safety solutions you need. We look forward to working with you!