Oviedo fire extinguisher replacement is essential to your fire extinguisher maintenance strategy. Discover more about this service as we provide recommendations to enhance the safety of your business and protect your employees.

One fun tip to boost office morale is Hawaiian Shirt Friday (but no guarantees there). Do you know what else boosts office morale? Knowing that the business takes Fire & Life Safety seriously. When your employees come to work each day, they should expect the coffee pot to be full and the fire extinguishers to function correctly. To that end, we offer our favorite safety tips for office fire extinguishers.

Tip #1: Choose The Right Type For Your Business

When buying coffee for the breakroom, you may consider the caffeine needs of your employees before deciding between the many blends available. The same concept can be applied to fire extinguishers. The type you choose should match the needs of your office. Here’s what we mean.

Water Extinguishers are designed for Class A fires, like paper, wood, and other materials you’d find in a typical office.

CO2 Extinguishers work on Class B and C fires, like flammable liquids and gasses.

ABC Powder Extinguishers are designed to work on Class A, B, and C fires. ABC fire extinguishers are the most common because they are so versatile.

Class D Extinguishers are solely for combustible metal fires and cannot be used on Class A, B, or C fires.

Wet Chemical Extinguishers (Class K) are designed for flammable oils and greases, so they’re perfect for commercial kitchens.

Knowing the fire hazards on your commercial property is step one in determining which type of fire extinguisher you need. If you’re unsure, our expert fire extinguisher technicians can help you choose the appropriate model for your business.

Tip #2: Know Where To Put Them

Fortunately, the NFPA has guidelines for proper fire extinguisher placement. These recommendations are based on the type of fire extinguishers you have because some buildings have more strict travel distance requirements than others. Travel distance recommendations for Class A and D fire extinguishers is 75 feet. For Class B and K, the distance shortens to 30-50 feet, depending on the fire hazard present.

Once you’ve strategically placed your fire extinguishers, you must post proper signage to notify employees of their location. Signs must be clearly visible and unobstructed by plants, art, or any other office decor or furniture.

Tip #3: Know How To Use Them

If you don’t know how to use your fire extinguishers, you could end up on a viral fire fail video and put your office at risk. Simple guidelines make using a fire extinguisher quick and easy so you can PASS the test.

P – Pull the pin.

A – Aim the nozzle.

S – Squeeze the handle.

S – Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it appears to be out. 

Monitor the area, and repeat the last three steps as needed if the fire reignites. Implement safety training so your entire staff knows how to use your fire extinguishers properly.

Tip #4: Proper Maintenance Is Key

Your fire extinguishers should be visually inspected by office personnel every month. Look for things like a cracked hose or missing inspection tag. Then, yearly, have a professional fire extinguisher company like DynaFire inspect your fire extinguishers and perform any necessary maintenance. 

We will also check the age of your fire extinguisher. If it is 10-12 years old, it is likely time for an Oviedo fire extinguisher replacement. If your fire extinguisher has been stored in an area where temperatures are extremely hot or cold, it may not make it for the entire ten years. Our fire extinguisher technicians can evaluate your fire extinguishers and let you know when it’s time to give them their gold watch and let them retire.

Tip #5: Partner With DynaFire For Your Fire Extinguisher Needs

Our top tip is to let our fire extinguisher experts care for your fire extinguishers throughout their lives. We will keep you on a regular inspection and maintenance schedule to ensure they work when needed. And when it’s time for your Oviedo fire extinguisher replacement, we can provide you with shiny new fire extinguishers for your office. Contact us today to see how we can supply your business’s Fire & Life Safety needs.